
$1,699,000
3194 Charles Macdonald Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
Listing updated: October 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Set against an expansive backdrop of manicured fairways, this beautifully updated Arthur Rutenberg residence captures the space, privacy and indoor-outdoor lifestyle that make Laurel Oak Estates so desirable. Positioned on nearly half an acre with sweeping golf course views, the custom four-bedroom, four-bath home offers more than 3,800 square feet of single-level living, a three-car garage and a resort-inspired screened pool and spa. A circular pavered drive leads to double entry doors and a light-filled interior with high 12’ ceilings, architectural detailing and generous proportions. The thoughtful split-bedroom floor plan balances defined living and dining spaces with an open kitchen and family room designed for everyday comfort and entertaining. Built-in cabinetry and a wet bar enhance the living room, while abundant windows and sliding doors draw attention to the pool and golf course beyond. The kitchen was refreshed in 2025 with new quartz countertops, backsplash and lighting, complementing rich wood cabinetry, a substantial center island, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. Premium appliances include Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooktop, two built-in Wolf ovens and a Miele dishwasher. The adjoining family room was renovated in 2024 with custom built-ins and luxury vinyl flooring, while a separate office with extensive built-in workspaces creates an ideal work-from-home setting. Privately positioned, the spacious primary bedroom features dual walk-in closets and a completely renovated 2025 en-suite bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanities, quartz surfaces, walk-in shower and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms provide excellent flexibility, including two connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath and a private guest suite with an en-suite bath renovated in 2022 with quartz counters, new cabinetry and a zero-entry shower. Outside, the expansive screened lanai creates a private resort-like setting overlooking the Jones Course. Covered lounging and dining areas surround the saltwater pool and raised spa with waterfall feature, while a summer kitchen with granite countertops and bar seating makes entertaining effortless. The pool heater and glass blocks at the pool and spa were replaced in 2025. Additional improvements include two new Lennox HVAC systems in 2024, a 2017 tile roof, epoxy flooring and built-in cabinetry in the three-car garage, a 50-amp EV charging outlet and interior painting throughout most rooms in 2025. Laurel Oak Estates offers a gated setting with private roads and 24-hour guard service, with membership at Laurel Oak Country Club available separately. Conveniently located east of Downtown Sarasota, the community provides easy access to UTC, Lakewood Ranch, Waterside Place, Sarasota’s renowned dining, arts and cultural attractions, and the Gulf beaches of Siesta Key. Beautifully updated, exceptionally spacious and designed to embrace its golf-course setting, 3194 Charles MacDonald Drive offers a compelling combination of privacy, single-level living and resort-style outdoor space in the heart of Laurel Oak Estates.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveOct 2, 2026
- Listed$1,699,000Oct 2, 2026
- Price increased$1,699,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 0
- Subdivision
- Laurel Oak Estates Sec 01
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1996
- Living area
- 3,833 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $443
- Building area
- 5,132 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 20,510 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X (12115C0166G)
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $7,413 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0244060013
- Zoning
- RE2
- MLS #
- A4708301
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- Southeast
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Zoned
- Cooling
- Zoned
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Oversized, Garage
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $1,107 / Quarterly
- Monthly HOA
- $369/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $369/mo
- Total annual fees
- $4,428
- HOA name
- LAURA FERNANDEZ
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 8-12 Months
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- SEE ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS
- Approval process
- SEE ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Sidewalk
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer | First | |
| Dining Room | First | 13x15 |
| Living Room | First | 18x20 |
| Kitchen | First | 17x23 |
| Family Room | First | 17x21 |
| Den | First | 12x14 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x27 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 12x13 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 12x13 |
| Bedroom 4 | First | 13x14 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-09-25
- On market date
- 2026-10-02
- Original list price
- $1,699,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34240 - Sarasota
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-10-02
- Tax legal description
- LOT 18 LAUREL OAK ESTATES SEC 1
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
US 41 South to Bee Ridge Rd, through roundabout onto Gary Player Blvd, right onto Donal Ross Rd E, right onto Charles Macdonald Dr, house is on the right
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