$607,000
SOLD FEB 2, 2026

8231 Nice Way Sarasota, FL 34238

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,359 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$257 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Lake Waterfront
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Ashton Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of February 2026

This "Lee Wetherington" Built 3BR+Den in Maintenance Free "Somerset" section of Turtle Rock in Palmer Ranch. Featuring lovely lake views, a Beautiful Kitchen with glass block windows over granite counters, GE "Profile" Stainless Steel Elec. Appliance package and stubbed out for a Gas Stove if desired, Double Pantry Closets, High Ceilings + Tray Ceilings, Open Floor Plan with Columns & Arches to delineate Dining from Living. Brand NEW Tile Roof (2025), Whole house water softener, Gas Water Heater (2018), Matag Brovos Washer & Dryer. Inteligently Updated Hurricane protection (2024) with remote controlable automatic roll downs for front openings, clear Lexan for other windows and Kevlar fabric for lanai to patio opening allowing you to leave your patio furniture out. Turtle Rock is a one of the finest neighborhoods in Palmer Ranch it is Guard Gated 24-7 has lovely mature trees, lakes, and lighted sidewalks and is situated in the middle of Palmer Ranch with a North Gate and South Gate allows for easy access to get to the highway, Siesta Key Beach, shopping, restaurants, Palmer park for more trails, tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc. Within the gates you will find a community pool, small clubhouse, tennis courts, basketball court, kiddy playground, bridge access over to the popular Legacy Trail for walking, biking, rollerblading, etc. Maintenance free means all the exterior landscaping is taken care of for you a true "lock-n'-go" single family home to give you peace of mind and freedom to enjoy your life here, up North or abroad. Live you best life now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Albert Wooster

ALBERT WOOSTER & COMPANY Brokerage Phone: 941-350-1220 License #3139453 Listed on: 10/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Bowers

COLDWELL BANKER SARASOTA CENT. License #0620816

COLDWELL BANKER SARASOTA CENT.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,157

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 6,519 Sq Ft Lot
  • 50 Feet of Lake Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is zoned RSF1

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,359 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Lake Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Garden Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp

Schools

  • Ashton Elementary School
  • Sarasota Middle School
  • Riverview High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Smoke Free Home
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include 24-Hour Guard, pool, ground maintenance, private road, recreational facilities, security
  • Community Assoc. Mgmt By Stacia Association, Phone Number (941) 315-8044
  • Visit Association Website
  • Turtle Rock Association
  • Built by Lee Wetherington
  • Turtle Rock Community
  • Turtle Rock Prcl G Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, allowable golf cart usage in the community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Dog Park
  • Trails

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,157

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

6,519 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$532 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Guard - 24 Hour, Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2359
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Building Area Total: 3013
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6519
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 279.92
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 257.31
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-350-1220
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office
  • Living Area Meters: 219.16

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Tile
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View: Lake
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 50
  • Water Frontage Feet Lake: 50

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Gated, Pickleball Court(s), Security, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
  • Association Fee: 770
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Community Assoc. Mgmt by Stacia
  • Phone: 941-315-8044
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Security System
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee: 825
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Turtle Rock
  • Association 2 YN: 1
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: See Docs
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Pet Size: Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)
  • Association URL: https://www.myturtlerock.com/

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 6380.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 531.67
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 256.67

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ashton Elementary
  • High School: Riverview High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sarasota Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RSF1
  • Parcel Number: 0116160017
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Flood Zone Code: x

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: No Smoking-Interior Buildg

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Lee Wetherington

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: See Docs

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6156.61
  • Tax Block: 23
  • Tax Book Number: 38-23
  • Tax Lot: 50

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Approval Process: See Docs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2025
Closed on
Jan 30, 2026
Sold by
Roberti-Sum Lydia
Bought by
Margaret Shoaf And Mervin Hayman Homestead Tr and Hayman
Seller's Agent
Albert Wooster
ALBERT WOOSTER & COMPANY
Buyer's Agent
Michael Bowers
COLDWELL BANKER SARASOTA CENT.
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$607,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-4.41%
Views
415

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2018
Sold by
Knocker Kathleen R and Knocker Karl F
Bought by
Roberti Sum Lydia

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2012
Closed on
Mar 28, 2012
Sold by
Lauffer Walter S and Lauffer Jennifer A
Bought by
Knocker Kathleen R and Knocker Karl F
Seller's Agent
Doug Hopper
LIMBO COMPANY SARASOTA ASSOC
Buyer's Agent
Jayne Del Medico
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$315,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.00%
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2010
Sold by
Grognet Ronald J and Grognet Allene G
Bought by
Lauffer Walter S and Lauffer Jennifer A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1999
Sold by
Somerset At Turtle Rock Inc
Bought by
Grognet Ronald J and Grognet Allene G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,200
Interest Rate
6.9%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $607,000 Simplifile (Recording Service)
Warranty Deed $385,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $315,000 Sarasota Title Services Inc
Warranty Deed $280,000 Sunbelt Title Agency
Warranty Deed $53,000 --
Warranty Deed $53,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $205,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $248,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/02/2026 02/02/26 Sold $607,000 -4.4% $257 / Sq Ft
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2025 10/23/25 For Sale $635,000 +101.6% $269 / Sq Ft
03/28/2012 03/28/12 Sold $315,000 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/23/2012 02/23/12 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2012 02/20/12 For Sale $315,000 -- $134 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,157 $488,900 $172,400 $316,500
2024 $5,623 $447,748 -- --
2023 $5,623 $456,900 $117,100 $339,800
2022 $5,255 $429,500 $115,000 $314,500
2021 $4,573 $336,400 $97,600 $238,800
2020 $4,500 $324,500 $97,600 $226,900
2019 $4,434 $323,200 $91,900 $231,300
2018 $4,188 $304,900 $76,600 $228,300
2017 $4,391 $315,600 $90,400 $225,200
2016 $4,188 $293,100 $69,200 $223,900
2015 $4,127 $280,800 $63,700 $217,100
2014 $4,017 $252,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4669457

Stellar MLS

APN: 0116-16-0017

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