Address
3831 E FOREST LAKE DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL
Price
$ 850,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#A4577807
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountySARASOTA
  • CitySARASOTA
  • AreaSarasota-Fruitville
  • NeighborhoodForest Lakes
  • Zip34232
  • StyleFlorida,Ranch
  • Year Built1954
  • Taxes$ 2687
  • Price$ 850,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage2917
  • Lot Size0.76 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description

Listed below appraised value. Your chance to own 0.76 acres in the highly-sought after community of Old Forest Lakes has arrived. West of I-75 and located in the heart of Sarasota, this property sits waiting for your personal touch. This huge lot gives you plenty of space to add a pool/spa and create a backyard oasis suited to your liking. There is ample space for all the boat and R/V toys and a fenced area to store them in. With 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, there is enough room for everyone to have their own space. This house has the potential to have both a double master, AND an additional in-law suite. You can also use the bonus space for storage, an office, or extra living space. Expand on what's already there and complete the renovations needed, or start fresh and build your own custom dream home. Less than 5 miles from one of the top ranked beaches in the country, Siesta Key. Additionally, the legacy trail in only minutes away. Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands, other area beaches, and all the major shopping and restaurant hubs in Sarasota are also only a short drive away. Don't miss this opportunity to own this gem of a property in the beautiful Old Forest Lakes community.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Wilkinson Elementary Brookside Middle Sarasota High
Price History
7/27/2023 Listed $925,000
8/22/2023 6% - $875,000
10/20/2023 3% - $850,000

General Features

Appliances Disposal, Electric Water Heater
Architectural Style Florida, Ranch
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
Assoc Fees 250
Association Y/N Yes
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/N No
City SARASOTA
Construction Materials Block, Concrete
Cooling Central Air
County Sarasota
Days on Market 85
Directions Take I-75 to Bee Ridge Road and travel west. Turn right (north) onto Forest Lakes Drive. House in on the corner of Forest Lakes Drive and E. Forest Lakes Drive
Elementary School Wilkinson Elementary
Exterior Features Sliding Doors
Facing Direction North
Garage Spaces 2
Garage Y/N Yes
Heating Central
High School Sarasota High
Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet
Lease Considered Y/N Yes
Levels One
Lot Size Square Feet 33294
MLS Area 34232 - Sarasota/Fruitville
Middle/Junior High School Brookside Middle
New Construction No
Patio/Porch Features Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Pets Allowed Yes
Property Attached Y/N No
Property Condition Fixer
Property SubType Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Public Remarks Listed below appraised value. Your chance to own 0.76 acres in the highly-sought after community of Old Forest Lakes has arrived. West of I-75 and located in the heart of Sarasota, this property sits
Roof Shingle
Security Features Security System
Senior Community Y/N No
Sewer Public Sewer
Standard Status Active
Status Active
Street Name FOREST LAKE
Subdivision Name FOREST LAKES
Tax Annual Amount 2687
Tax Lot 3
Tax Year 2022
Utilities Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Virtual Tour https://vimeo.com/848492593?share=copy
Waterfront Y/N No
Year Built 1954
Zoning RE2

Interior Features

Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Flooring Carpet, Concrete, Linoleum, Tile
Full Baths 3
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Heating Y/N Yes
Laundry Features Inside
Living Area Units Square Feet
Livingareasource Appraiser
Street Suffix DRIVE
Total Baths 3
Total Bedrooms 5
Total Stories 1
Window Features Drapes, Rods, Shades

Exterior Features

Building Area Total 4363
Covered Spaces 2
Fencing Vinyl, Wood
Foundation Details Slab
Lot Dimensions 190x175
Lot Features Corner Lot, In County, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot
Lot Size Acres 0.76
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Open Parking Y/N No
Parking Features Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
Road Surface Type Paved, Asphalt
Spa No
Water Source Public

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 34232

Price
AVG $560K
$850K
Taxes
AVG $3,363
$2,687
Visits
AVG 376
973
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1981
1954
Walkscore
AVG 26
53
Data Provided by Walkscore® not using MLS data