1520 S River Rd

Englewood, FL 34223

$4,950,000
Price
387,684 / 8.9
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

Featuring 1,700 feet of road frontage on River Rd, this triangular-shaped 17.4-acre development site is located within Sarasota County, Florida's unincorporated area. Currently zoned OUE1 (Open Use Estate, 1 unit / 5 acres), the property includes two structures—one occupied by a residential tenant and the second unoccupied. The site consists of two PID numbers: one with 370,260 sf (8.5 acres) and the second one with 387,684 sf (8.9 acres). Situated at the south end, just outside The West Villages...Featuring 1,700 feet of road frontage on River Rd, this triangular-shaped 17.4-acre development site is located within Sarasota County, Florida's unincorporated area. Currently zoned OUE1 (Open Use Estate, 1 unit / 5 acres), the property includes two structures—one occupied by a residential tenant and the second unoccupied. The site consists of two PID numbers: one with 370,260 sf (8.5 acres) and the second one with 387,684 sf (8.9 acres). Situated at the south end, just outside The West Villages Improvement District, the district has the authority to plan, finance, construct, operate, and maintain public infrastructure within Wellen Park. This district spans 12,444 acres within the city of North Port and unincorporated Sarasota County, featuring residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and the Atlanta Braves' spring training stadium. It also includes the soon-to-be-completed Downtown Wellen. The property is adjacent to the Englewood Sports Complex, one of Sarasota County's premier locations, offering various outdoor amenities, including little league fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, hiking trails, picnic facilities, and more.
  1. Listed by Tammy Shaw • Brokerage DRE #2035455 • MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
    P: (941)-769-2222 TammyShaw@michaelsaunders.com

Property Details for 1520 South River Road

Township
40
Waterfront
No
Water View
Pond
LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2026 09:08 PM

Property Details for 1520 South River Road

StatusActive
MLS #C7505422
Days on Market336
Taxes$14,892 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size8.90 AC
CountySarasota County
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Building Information for 1520 South River Road

Lot Size8.90 AC

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$26,167 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$24,926

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$1,241

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1520 South River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Directions: From Tamiami Trail South turn left onto South River Rd, then right on and within 700ft another right.
  • Elementary School: Englewood Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Venice Area Middle
  • High School: North Port High
  • Mls Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Not Applicable
  • Street Number: 1520
  • Street Direction Prefix: S
  • Street Name: RIVER
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: ENGLEWOOD
Parking
  • Available For Lease: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: COM NE COR SEC 29 TH S-88-53-29- W 416.24 FT FOR POB TH S-88-53- 29-W 882.62 FT TH S-01-0-37-E 879.12 FT TH N-44-03-14-E 1246.8 FT TO POB CONTAINING 8.9 AC M/L
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 0849010003
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1736 x 1228 x 1238
  • Parcel Number: 0849010004
  • Total Acreage: 10 to less than 20
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: OUE1
  • Lot Dimensions: 1736 x 1228 x 1238
Property and Assessments
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 03-27-2024
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0452G
  • Number Of Lots: 2
  • Public Survey Range: 20
  • Public Survey Section: 29
  • Dock YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Water View: Yes

Property History for 1520 South River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7505422

$4,950,000—
Oct 10, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #655091374

$800,000—
Oct 10, 2019

Sold

MFRMLS #D5922220

$800,000—
Sep 16, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #652862782

$100—
Jun 14, 2019

Pending

MFRMLS #D5922220

—
Feb 2, 2018

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #D5922220

$937,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #C7505422

$4,950,000
10/10/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #655091374

$800,000
10/10/2019

Sold

MFRMLS #D5922220

$800,000
09/16/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #652862782

$100
06/14/2019

Pending

MFRMLS #D5922220

—
02/02/2018

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #D5922220

$937,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1520 South River Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,225,400Additions-Total$1,225,400
Tax Record2025$9,279 ($773 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size363,717 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningOUE1CountySARASOTAAPN0849-01-0003

Schools near 1520 South River Road

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Englewood Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
L. A. Ainger Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lemon Bay High School
Public - 9 to 12
Sky Academy Englewood
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Englewood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

L. A. Ainger Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lemon Bay High School
Public9 to 12

Sky Academy Englewood
Charter6 to 8

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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More information about 1520 South River Road, Englewood, FL 34223

1520 South River Road is a 8.9 ac of land for sale in Englewood, FL 34223. This property was listed for sale on February 19, 2025 by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, it's currently listed at $4,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 336 days and was last sold on October 10, 2019. This listing's school district is Sarasota. Nearby schools include Englewood Elementary School, L. A. Ainger Middle School and Lemon Bay High School. 1520 South River Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 8.9 ac of land on a 387,684 sq. ft. / 8.9 acres lot.

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