7996 SANDSTAR, SARASOTA, FL 34240

$800,000 Was $850,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 2 Full / 1 Half

Sq. Ft.: 2,130 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 2020

Lot Size: 0.18 Acres

Garage: 3

Pool: No

DOM: 104

Property Overview

Status: Closed

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: fc35ae9248ba80700f47cf7d9510ba45

Subdivision: LAKEHOUSE COVE AT WATERSIDE

County: Sarasota

HOA Fee: $1,113 (Quarterly)

Year Built: 2020

Construction: Block, Stucco

Foundation: Block, Slab, Stem Wall

Roof: Tile

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Electric, Natural Gas

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Zoning: VPD

Tax Amount: $7,348.05 (2023)

Date Sold: Apr 15, 2025

Sold Price: $784,000

Listed On: Nov 18, 2024

Description

Welcome to this immaculate Cay model residence, with over 2,100 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, which has been lovingly maintained by its original owner. On a premium preserve lot, this home offers a serene retreat where you can immerse yourself in nature, enjoying the sights and sounds of local wildlife from the comfort of your extended screened paver lanai. Picture yourself customizing this tranquil outdoor space, complete with covered areas ideal for entertaining while basking in complete privacy. As you step inside, you're greeted by upscale finishes and features that enhance your lifestyle. Impact glass and doors provide peace of mind, while tile flooring throughout the common areas ensures effortless maintenance. The elegant ambiance is heightened by tray and vaulted cathedral ceilings, complemented by designer light fixtures and plantation shutters. The heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen that boasts rich wood cabinetry with convenient pullout drawers, a striking glass tile backsplash and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, including a built-in Advantium microwave and a separate oven, and a natural gas cooktop. The luxurious quartz countertops flow seamlessly into a spacious breakfast bar, combining style with functionality. Adjacent to the kitchen, the main dining room offers an ideal setting for entertaining, leading into an expansive great room with vaulted ceilings and a wall of triple-sliding glass doors that open to the spacious lanai, making it ideal for alfresco dining. Retreat to the primary bedroom, a luxurious haven with tray ceilings and a spa-inspired ensuite bath featuring a large vanity with double sinks, an oversized walk-in shower, and a generous walk-in closet with custom organizers, shelving and drawers. The opposite wing of the home offers two guest bedrooms, each with walk-in closets and custom shelving, along with a second full bath for visitors. Additional highlights include a well-equipped laundry room, a convenient half bath, and a three-car garage with custom floating storage, epoxy flooring with access to the lighted attic with flooring for additional storage. Enjoy charming architectural niches and a coastal-style front porch with a paver driveway and walkway, all set against a backdrop of neutral décor. This home is ideally just moments from the lavish amenity center, where a wealth of offerings awaits to enhance your lifestyle. In a waterfront community featuring seven lakes, 20 acres of pristine shoreline, and nature preserves with winding trails, you can easily embark on shopping excursions or culinary adventures or take a leisurely water taxi ride from the Lakehouse Cove boat house to Waterside Place marina. Residents of Lakehouse Cove enjoy exclusive access to a richly appointed amenity center, complete with a resort-style pool, spa, cozy fire pits, pickleball courts and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Gather with friends and neighbors in the elegant clubhouse, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, versatile meeting spaces, a game room and scenic outdoor verandas. Embrace maintenance-free living in this coastal paradise in the esteemed community of Lakehouse Cove at Waterside, with low HOA fees, in the vibrant enclave of Lakewood Ranch. Don't miss your chance to claim this exceptional home!

Exterior Features

Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors

Directions

University Parkway to Lorraine Road, right onto Lorraine. Take second entrance to Lakehouse Cove on the right. Take a right onto Grande Shores Dr, left onto Seascape Dr, take a right on Sandstar, house on the right, 7996 Sandstar Way.

School Information

Elementary: Tatum Ridge Elementary

Middle: McIntosh Middle

High: Booker High

Location

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Mortgage Estimator

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Listing Information

Provided Courtesy of:

PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

Listing Agent: Joe Harris

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Data last updated: March 19, 2026, 9:32 am UTC

MLS Source: Stellar MLS Copyright © 2026

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