Why wait to build when you can move into this beautifully upgraded, better-than-new 2024 home in the highly sought-after LakeHouse Cove at Waterside? Thoughtfully enhanced well beyond builder grade, this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, modern technology, and the vibrant Sarasota lifestyle. Designed for effortless Florida living, the bright open-concept floor plan features soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and a chef-inspired kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, generous cabinetry, and a large center island overlooking the spacious living and dining areas. The extended 12-foot covered lanai with a panoramic screen enclosure creates an exceptional outdoor living space with peaceful water views and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. A natural gas connection is already in place, making it easy to add the outdoor kitchen or grill you’ve always wanted. Thoughtful upgrades continue throughout the home, including smart ceiling fans in every room and on the lanai, TV-height electrical outlets with Cat6 wiring at every television location for a clean, modern entertainment setup, remote-controlled roller blinds in every bedroom, a dedicated 240V/60-amp garage connection ready for electric vehicle charging, a driveway security camera, and a video doorbell camera for added convenience and peace of mind. The private owner’s suite offers a spacious walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a beautifully appointed walk-in shower, while two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobbies. Life at LakeHouse Cove at Waterside extends far beyond your front door. Residents enjoy a spectacular lakefront clubhouse, resort-style pool and spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, pickleball and bocce courts, kayak launch and storage, scenic walking and biking trails, dog parks, and an active social calendar. Even better, you're just a short walk or golf cart ride to Waterside Place, where waterfront dining, boutique shopping, live music, a weekly farmers market, and year-round events create one of Sarasota's most desirable lifestyle destinations. Downtown Sarasota, UTC, SRQ Airport, and the area's award-winning Gulf beaches are all just a short drive away. Luxury, location, lifestyle—and all the premium upgrades are already done. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly move-in-ready home in one of Waterside's most desirable communities.
Single-familyProperty Type
2024Year Built
7,393 sq ftLot Size
$318Price/Sq.Ft.
$422/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Kenna• EXP REALTY, LLC
Listed by Diana Bucurescu• EXP REALTY, LLC
Contact: 941-462-3321
Bought with Ryan Zachos• ZACHOS REALTY & DESIGN GROUP
Est. $3,414 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8144 Sternway Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4700077
Oct 15, 2026
Sold
$575,000
$318/sq ft
Sep 25, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 14, 2026
Price Changed
$599,999
$331/sq ft
Jul 28, 2026
Listed
$619,999
$343/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,340 (+216.4%)
$98,500 + $389,300
$487,800
2024
$2,320 (−11.6%)
$48,100
2023
$2,625
$103,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,393 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
1,810
Year built
2024
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0196160522
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
VPD
Village Planned Development District
The VPD District provides an area for coordinated mixed-use developments which include Neighborhoods, each comprised of a broad range of residential housing types, Neighborhood Centers, Recreational Space, schools, and Village Centers that includes residential, commercial, office, Public/Civic uses, and Public Space within a planned development. Each VPD District has appropriate perimeter buffering and Open Space that is achieved through the Transfer of Development Rights and density bonus programs, or through other development incentive policies provided herein. The variety of land uses available in this district will allow flexibility to respond to market demands and the needs of tenants and residents, which provides for a variety of physically and functionally integrated land uses. The VPD District allows residential uses, including multifamily residential communities or upper story and attached residential dwelling units, in order to promote live-work and mixed use opportunities. When rezoning to the VPD District, Master Land Use Plans are binding. The VPD District is used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas of Sarasota County shown as Village Land Use within the Village/Open Space RMA on the Future Land Use Map Series, Figure RMA-3.
Sep 23, 2024 • Final
Residential accessory structure
Install a new screen enclosure with a new concrete monolithic slab.
ADU
Feb 20, 2024 • Final
Residential new construction
Construct a new single-family home in a green community with a drainage system.
Grading
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), In Wall Pest System, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-in Closet(s)
Association Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Management
School Information
Elementary School: Tatum Ridge Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: McIntosh Middle
High School: Booker High
Location Information
Directions: From Blue Lk Rd, drive north on Seascape Pl, turn right onto Sternway Rd heading east, and the listing will be on your left.
Condo Information
Floor Number: 1
Community Information
Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,810
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,393 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0196160522
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 941-462-3321
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 58
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-10-15
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 331.49
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 1810
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 168.15
Building Area Total: 2566
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
Mcintosh Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
Booker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.4mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sarasota, FL • 34240
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Sarasota. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$546,000 – $660,000
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