12979 North Branch Road
Description
- Listed by: Christopher Bush 941.404.9504 christopher.bush@premiersir.com Brokerage DRE #2034955 • PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
- Listed by: Angie Walters 941.404.0087 angie.walters@premiersir.com Brokerage DRE #2034955 • PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$1,025,000
Avg days on market
194
Sale-to-list ratio
84.6%
Sarasota, FL
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- Acres
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- Bedrooms
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Sold 10/07/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3,340
- Square Feet
- 0.30
- Acres
Location
Sold By PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY, Christopher Bush; PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY, Angie Walters
$3,558 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$3,096
$395
$67
1Property Information for 12979 North Branch Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $4,738 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Sarasota County
- Architectural Style: Custom, French Provincial
- Subdivision Name: OAK FORD
- Township: 36
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Waterfront: Yes
- Water View: Pond
- Furnished: Unfurnished
Building Information
- Year Built: 1990
- Lot Size: 5.49 AC / 238,978 SF
Summary
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 4207.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Horses Allowed
- Direction Faces: South
- Directions: Take Fruitville Road East approx 9 miles, Make a right on Oak ford Road, Turn Right on N. Branch Rd and property is located on the right.
- Elementary School: Tatum Ridge Elementary
- Middle Or Junior School: McIntosh Middle
- High School: Booker High
- Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
- Mls Major Change Type: Sold
- Major Change Type: Closed
- Listing Service: Full Service
- Senior Community: No
- Subdivision Num: 2278
- SW Subdiv Community Name: Oak Ford
- Unit Number: No
- Street Number: 12979
- Street Direction Prefix: N
- Street Name: BRANCH
- Street Suffix: ROAD
- State: FL
- City: SARASOTA
- Attached Garage: No
- Carport: No
- Garage Dimensions: 33X33
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Boat, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Golf Cart Parking, Guest, Open, Split Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Association Approval Required: No
- Association Fee Includes: Other
- Association Fee Requirement: None
- Association: Yes
- CDD: No
- Pet Size: Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)
- Tax Book Number: 31-5
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 25 CONTAINING 5.4 C- AC M/L OAK FORD PHASE 1 OR 2412/1511
- Tax Lot: 25
- Tax Year: 2018
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tours.srq360media.com/12979nbranchrd/?mls
Property
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Features: In County, Pasture, Zoned for Horses
- Parcel Number: 0561100003
- Total Acreage: 5 to less than 10
- Water Access: No
- Water Extras: No
- Zoning: OUE
- Zoning Compatible: Yes
- Living Area: 3327
- Year Built Numeric: 1990
- Flood Zone Code: X
- Flood Zone Date: 11-04-2016
- Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0180F
- Homestead: Yes
- New Construction: No
- Property Attached: No
- Public Survey Range: 20
- Public Survey Section: 29
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
- Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Frame
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: Fenced
- Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Slab
- Levels: Two
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Stable(s), Storage
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
- Pool Features: Gunite, Pool Sweep, Salt Water
- Pool Private: Yes
- Pool: Private
- Pool Private: Yes
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
- Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
- Spa Features: Heated
- Vegetation: Bamboo, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
- Waterfront Features: Pond
- Waterfront Feet Total: 184
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Additional Rooms: Attic, Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier, Water Softener, Whole House R.O. System
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Other Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile
- Heating: Electric
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Room Count: 8.0
- Water View: Yes
- Window Features: Blinds
- Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
- Minimum Lease Period: 0
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Property History for 12979 North Branch Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #641852101 | $580,000 | +4.0% / yr |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Sold MFRMLS #A4423964 | $580,000 | — |
| Feb 10, 2019 | Pending MFRMLS #A4423964 | — | |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #A4423964 | $594,500 | — |
| Mar 26, 2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #327586532 | $440,000 | — |
| Mar 26, 2012 | Sold MFRMLS #D5780706 | $440,000 | — |
| Feb 14, 2012 | Pending MFRMLS #D5780706 | — | |
| Nov 3, 2010 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #D5780706 | $780,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2019 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #641852101 | $580,000 +4.0% / yr |
| 03/28/2019 | Sold MFRMLS #A4423964 | $580,000 |
| 02/10/2019 | Pending MFRMLS #A4423964 | — |
| 01/14/2019 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #A4423964 | $594,500 |
| 03/26/2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #327586532 | $440,000 |
| 03/26/2012 | Sold MFRMLS #D5780706 | $440,000 |
| 02/14/2012 | Pending MFRMLS #D5780706 | — |
| 11/03/2010 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #D5780706 | $780,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 12979 North Branch Road
Taxable Value
Land
-Additions
-Tax Record
2025
$7,635 ($636 / month)Home Facts
Baths
4.5Total Finished SqFt
2,233 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,233 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
238,978 SqFtStyle
MiscellaneousYear Built
1990Year Renovated
2017Zoning
OUE1County
SARASOTAAPN
0561-10-0003Fireplace Type
Has FireplaceSchools near 12979 North Branch Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tatum Ridge Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Mcintosh Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Booker High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Oak Park School PublicK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 12979 North Branch Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 | $580,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,327 | 238,978 |
$1,000,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,300 | 222,379 | |
$740,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,466 | 217,823 | |
$67,000 | – | – | – | 25,166 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 3,462 | 217,800 | |
$739,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,734 | 243,424 | |
$485,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,270 | 218,169 | |
$511,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,444 | 219,944 | |
$510,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,731 | 218,875 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,766 | 218,126 | |
– | 2 | 2 | 2,120 | 228,690 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 2,168 | 207,641 | |
$500,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,964 | 217,799 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 2,680 | 240,267 | |
$460,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,500 | 217,802 |
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Listing Courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY, Christopher Bush; PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY, Angie Walters
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