3959 Royal Road

Sold 5/29/18
Sold 5/29/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$995,000
4 beds3,074 sqft
3959 Royal Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$324/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$850/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy spectacular Gulf of Mexico sunsets every day directly from your own kitchen window. Walk acroos the street to your deeded, private entrance to access one of the most pristine private stretches of beach on Longboat Key with covered tiki hut seating and shower. Watch the sun go down over the gulf. Own of one of the best valued coastal retreats in the area, lovingly updated, cared for and maintained. Open floor plan ideal for welcoming visiting family or guests. A large eat in kitchen/family room...Enjoy spectacular Gulf of Mexico sunsets every day directly from your own kitchen window. Walk acroos the street to your deeded, private entrance to access one of the most pristine private stretches of beach on Longboat Key with covered tiki hut seating and shower. Watch the sun go down over the gulf. Own of one of the best valued coastal retreats in the area, lovingly updated, cared for and maintained. Open floor plan ideal for welcoming visiting family or guests. A large eat in kitchen/family room combo makes this home an entertainers dream. Kitchen includes plenty of storage and a built-in-desk area perfect for meal planning. Additional attributes include a kitchen update in 2016 featuring new granite countertops, glass tile backsplash and cook top, a family room wet bar, a spacious covered lanai and pool perfect for soaking up the warm Florida sunshine, and an elevated pool deck with direct waterfront views of the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Features and updates include: new pool cage 2012,2 zone AC new 2013 and 2015,new pavers in pool are & driveway/walk way2016. Water heater 2015. Exterior painted 2017. Located in beautiful and desirable Longboat Key Estates where additional amenities include a fishing pier with seating right on Sarasota Bay and access to the newly updated Bayfront community park with tennis courts, shuffle board, kayak launch and rentals, childrens playground, dog park and more.
Listing closed: 05/29/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: A4205229

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,150,000

Avg days on market

64

Sale-to-list ratio

85.6%

Longboat Key, FL

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Property Information for 3959 Royal Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,280 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Sarasota County
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Subdivision Name: LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES
  • Township: 36
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Gulf/Ocean - Partial
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,797 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 3878.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Fishing, Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: Gulf of Mexico Dr north just past Bayport Beach and Tennis Club. Right onto Royal Road
  • Elementary School: Southside Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Booker Middle
  • High School: Booker High
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Longboat Key Estates
  • Street Number: 3959
  • Street Name: ROYAL
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: LONGBOAT KEY
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: Yes
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Book Number: 5-98
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 1 BLK A LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2017
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: FloodZone
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 156 x 148 x 131 x 84
  • Parcel Number: 0002120003
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: Beach
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: R4SF
  • Living Area: 3074
  • Lot Dimensions: 156 x 148 x 131 x 84
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1987
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 11-04-2016
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0019F
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 17
  • Public Survey Section: 06
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Sliding Doors
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Dimensions: 28 x 16
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Tile
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Great Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range Hood
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 9.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 3959 Royal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623660609

$995,000—
May 29, 2018

Sold

MFRMLS #A4205229

$995,000—
Apr 30, 2018

Pending

MFRMLS #A4205229

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623660609

$995,000
05/29/2018

Sold

MFRMLS #A4205229

$995,000
04/30/2018

Pending

MFRMLS #A4205229

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Public Records for 3959 Royal Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$11,062 ($922 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,074 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,074 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,797 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated2002ZoningR4SFCountySARASOTAAPN0002-12-0003

Schools near 3959 Royal Road

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Southside Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Booker Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Sarasota Military Academy
Charter - 6 to 12
Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Southside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Booker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sarasota Military Academy
Charter6 to 12

Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
PublicK to 5

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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