SARASOTA, FL 34232 3223 W FOREST LAKE CIRCLE
$1,699,000
Sold: Apr 30, 2025
Presented By: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY with 941-364-4000. - 941-364-4000
Home Details
Laidback luxury in central Sarasota with enormous pool, wine cellar and, according to the owner, no flood damage! On nearly an acre of quiet lakefront property, this exceptional Sarasota residence offers privacy, luxury and peace of mind. Featuring four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, four-car garage and nearly 4,000 square feet, this home blends timeless elegance with modern functionality. Interior highlights: Grand entry and living spaces, enter through double doors into an open-concept layout with lake views, a soaring ceiling and windows galore beckoning the light. The expansive living and dining area provides a stunning backdrop for art and entertaining. Welcoming kitchen and family room: In the heart of the home rests the kitchen, boasting dual islands, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry with built-in shelving and a pot filler over the range. The buyer will love gazing out of the kitchen window at the sparkling lake and lush greenery. The adjoining family room is a retreat onto itself, offering a huge TV, with options for seating, viewing and conversation around what is now a hidden fireplace. Owner’s retreat: The spacious primary bedroom offers private access to the resort-style pool, elegant walk-in closet with built-in shelving and the spa like en-suite bath features a soaking tub, separate shower and dual sinks. Flexible living spaces: Two guest bedrooms, a study and a versatile bonus room offer options for a home gym, office or playroom. A separate guest room with its own en-suite bath, walk-in closet, and private access to the home and pool are located on opposite side of the house, further enhancing the home’s functionality and privacy. Outdoor and additional features: Resort-style pool and outdoor living, enjoy the oversized pool, and covered and screened lanai for that seamless indoor-outdoor Florida living. A 1,000-bottle wine cellar, featuring dedicated climate control and a custom stained-glass door. Garages/expansion potential: Two garages, totaling four parking spaces. Plenty of storage and one garage is a workshop, ideal for an additional living space. Prime location: Set in a private, sought-after neighborhood with easy access to top-rated schools, fine dining, shopping, and #1 named beach in the USA, Siesta Key. The seller has completed a pre-sale home inspection, ensuring full transparency for buyers and confidence in the home's condition. This is your opportunity to own a private lakefront home in the hidden gem of Old Forest Lakes in Sarasota. Schedule your private tour today! This is must-see.
Presented By: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY with 941-364-4000. - 941-364-4000
General for 3223 W FOREST LAKE CIRCLE
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Additional Roomsattic, bonus room, breakfast room separate, den/library/office, family room, formal dining room separate, inside utility, storage rooms
Appliancesbuilt-in oven, convection oven, cooktop, dishwasher, disposal, dryer, electric water heater, exhaust fan, freezer, ice maker, microwave, range hood, refrigerator, washer, water softener
Architectural Styleother
Assoc Fee Paid Perannually
Attached Garage Yes
Building Area Unitssquare feet
Carport Y/NNo
Citysarasota
Close Price1712000
Community Featuresfishing, golf carts ok
Construction Materialscement siding, stucco
Coolingcentral air
Countysarasota
Directionsturn onto forest lakes drive, turn left onto west forest lakes drive, continue straight onto west forest lakes circle to 3223 west forest lakes circle
DockY/NYes
Elementary Schoolwilkinson elementary
Facing Directionwest
Flood Zone Codex, ae
Flood Zone Code XY
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces4
Garage Y/NYes
HOAYes
HOA Fee$250
Heatingcentral, electric
High Schoolsarasota high
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal Descriptionlot 16 blk d forest lakes unit 2
Levelsone
Listing Termscash, conventional, fha, va loan
Living Area Unitssquare feet
Lot Size Square Feet38711
Lot Size Unitssquare feet
MLS Area34232 - sarasota/fruitville
Middle/Junior High Schoolbrookside middle
Minimum Leaseno minimum
ModificationTimestamp2025-04-30t23:07:19.800z
Monthly HOA Amount20.83
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy Typeowner
Other Structuresstorage, workshop
Ownershipfee simple
Patio/Porch Featurescovered, deck, enclosed, patio, porch, rear porch, screened
Pets Allowedyes
Pool Featuresgunite, in ground, lighting, screen enclosure
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property Conditioncompleted
Property Subtypesingle family residence
Property Typeresidential
Roofshingle
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNNo
Security Featuressmoke detector(s)
Senior Community Y/NNo
Sewerpublic sewer
Spa Featuresabove ground, heated
Standard Statusclosed
Statussold
Subdivision Nameold forest lakes
Tax Annual Amount17286
Tax Lot16
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms10
Utilitiescable available, electricity available, electricity connected, public, sewer available, sewer connected, sprinkler well, street lights, underground utilities, water available, water connected
Viewgarden, water
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Typepond
Water Access Y/NYes
Water Viewpond
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront Y/NNo
Year Built1964
Zoningre2
Interior for 3223 W FOREST LAKE CIRCLE
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
Flooringceramic tile, tile
Half Baths1
Heating Y/NYes
Interior Amenitiesbuilt-in features, ceiling fan(s), eating space in kitchen, kitchen/family room combo, living room/dining room combo, open floorplan, primary bedroom main floor, skylight(s), solid surface counters, split bed
Laundry Featureselectric dryer hookup, inside, washer hookup
LivingAreaSourceestimated
Total Baths4
Total Bedrooms4
Total Stories1
Window Featuresdisplay window(s), double pane windows, storm window(s), shades, window treatments
Exterior for 3223 W FOREST LAKE CIRCLE
Building Area Total5688
Covered Spaces4
Exterior Amenitiescourtyard, french doors, garden, irrigation system, lighting, outdoor shower, private mailbox, rain gutters, sprinkler metered, storage
Fencingelectric
Foundation Detailsslab
Lot Featuresin county, landscaped, level, oversized lot
Lot Size Acres0.89
Lot Size Area38711
Open Parking Y/NYes
Parking Featurescircular driveway, covered, driveway, garage door opener, ground level, off street, oversized, split garage, workshop in garage
Private PoolYes
Road Frontage Typestreet paved
Road Responsibilitypublic maintained road
Road Surface Typepaved, asphalt
SpaYes
Vegetationfruit trees, mature landscaping, oak trees
Water Sourcepublic, well
Additional Details
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