3194 Charles Macdonald Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
For Sale $1,699,000
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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.
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
Fence Restrictions
Gated
Optional Additional Fees
Security
Vehicle Restrictions
Taxes: $7,413.00
Tax Year: 2025
Association Fee: $1,107.00
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Lighting
Outdoor Kitchen
Private Entrance
Private Mailbox
Sidewalk
Built-In Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
Wine Refrigerator
Golf Course
Pool
Elementary School: Tatum Ridge Elementary
Middle School: Mcintosh Middle
Junior High: Mcintosh Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Building Description: Custom
MLS Area: 34240 - Sarasota
Total Square Footage: 5,132
Price per Square Feet: $443.26
Total Floors: 1
Water: Public
Construction: Block, Stucco
Date Listed: 2026-10-02 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: In Ground, Deck, Gunite, Heated, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Unfurnished
Windows: Shades, Shutters, Window Treatments
Parking: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(S), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Oversized, Garage
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Roof: Tile
Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling: Zoned
Fireplace: Y
Security: Gated Community, Secured Garage/Parking, Security System, Security System Owned
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Pets: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Lot Desc.: In County, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, On Golf Course, Private, Sidewalk
Parcel ID: 0244060013
Amenities: Fence Restrictions, Gated, Optional Additional Fees, Security, Vehicle Restrictions
Listing Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Realty
professionals@pettingell.com
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.
Property Details
Price: $1,699,000
Sq Ft: 3,833
($443 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Type: Single Family
Development: Laurel Oak Estates
Subdivision: Laurel Oak Estates Sec 01
Acres: 0.4700
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 1996
Listing Number: A4708301
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $7,413.00
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
3
/
Y
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Pets Allowed: Yes
Total Recurring Fees: $369
Total Recurring Fee Frequency: 0.00
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
Amenities:
Fence Restrictions
Gated
Optional Additional Fees
Security
Vehicle Restrictions
Financial Information:
Taxes: $7,413.00
Tax Year: 2025
Association Fee: $1,107.00
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Exterior Features:
Lighting
Outdoor Kitchen
Private Entrance
Private Mailbox
Sidewalk
Equipment:
Built-In Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
Wine Refrigerator
View:
Golf Course
Pool
School Information:
Elementary School: Tatum Ridge Elementary
Middle School: Mcintosh Middle
Junior High: Mcintosh Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Additional Information:
Building Description: Custom
MLS Area: 34240 - Sarasota
Total Square Footage: 5,132
Price per Square Feet: $443.26
Total Floors: 1
Water: Public
Construction: Block, Stucco
Date Listed: 2026-10-02 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: In Ground, Deck, Gunite, Heated, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Unfurnished
Windows: Shades, Shutters, Window Treatments
Parking: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(S), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Oversized, Garage
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Roof: Tile
Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling: Zoned
Fireplace: Y
Security: Gated Community, Secured Garage/Parking, Security System, Security System Owned
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Pets: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Lot Desc.: In County, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, On Golf Course, Private, Sidewalk
Parcel ID: 0244060013
Amenities: Fence Restrictions, Gated, Optional Additional Fees, Security, Vehicle Restrictions
Map of 3194 Charles Macdonald Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
Listing Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Realty
professionals@pettingell.com