5881 Fern Rd

Venice, FL 34293

$179,900
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,261 Sq. Ft.
$80 / Sq. Ft.
2,261
Sq. Ft.
$80
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 11/2/12
Sold 11/2/12
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Description

"SHORT SALE" "Active With Contract" Nicely wooded, secluded setting, easy bike ride to Manasota Beach, spacious custom home by Home Masters, many upgrades, 3 car garage, extra large lot. Doggie door and doggie yard with fenced area, V-CO $6000 alarm system. Much is new:2010 wood laminate, ceiling fans, tile in bonus room & 2 bedrooms, hot water heater; 2011 disposal, hot tub motor. There is a huge pantry in the laundry room along with a built in ironing board, and lots of storage space including..."SHORT SALE" "Active With Contract" Nicely wooded, secluded setting, easy bike ride to Manasota Beach, spacious custom home by Home Masters, many upgrades, 3 car garage, extra large lot. Doggie door and doggie yard with fenced area, V-CO $6000 alarm system. Much is new:2010 wood laminate, ceiling fans, tile in bonus room & 2 bedrooms, hot water heater; 2011 disposal, hot tub motor. There is a huge pantry in the laundry room along with a built in ironing board, and lots of storage space including pull down stairs and flooring in the attic. The private hot tub on the lanai is a real end of the day treat. The view is a greenbelt preserve area adding to the secluded and private feel of this wonderful home. Buyer to pay up to 1% of purchase price to seller's lender as a short sale processing fee.
  1. Listed by DONNA PALM • Brokerage DRE #2036839 • RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
    P: (941)-270-6575 C: (941)-270-6575 donnapalm@remax.net
  2. Listed by MILTON MCLAREN • Brokerage DRE #2036839 • RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
    P: (941)-356-9374 lmclaren3@gmail.com

Property Details for 5881 Fern Road

Architectural Style
Custom
Subdivision Name
SOUTH VENICE UNIT 68
Township
40
View
Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Waterfront
Yes
LISTING CLOSED: 11/02/2012 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5881 Fern Road

StatusSold
MLS #N5774793
Days on Market343
Taxes$2,410 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2000
Lot Size0.34 AC / 15,000 SF
CountySarasota County
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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, DONNA PALM; RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, MILTON MCLAREN

Sold By ERA PREFERRED PROP OF VENICE, JERRY BROWER

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Building Information for 5881 Fern Road

Stories-Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 15,000 SF

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Property Information for 5881 Fern Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 3462.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: SR 776 turn west on Manasota Beach Rd, slight right on Belvedere, right on Pheasant, left on Macon, right on Diane, right to Fern.
  • Elementary School: Taylor Ranch Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Venice Area Middle
  • High School: Venice Senior High
  • Millage Rate: 13.96%
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Subdivision Num: 1100
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: South Venice
  • Street Number: 5881
  • Street Name: FERN
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Requirement: Optional
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Montly Maint Amt Addition To HOA: $0
  • Tax Book Number: 0007/0051
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 18045 18046 & 18047 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 68
  • Tax Lot: 18045
  • Tax Year: 2011
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Future Land Use: 0100
  • Lot Features: FloodZone, Greenbelt, In County, Oversized Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 100
  • Parcel Number: 0473020027
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: Beach - Access Deeded
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF3
  • Living Area: 2261
  • Lot Dimensions: 150 x 100
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 2000
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 19
  • Public Survey Section: 04
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Street Lights
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 9.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 5881 Fern Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 9, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342169192

$179,900

-9.0% / yr

Nov 2, 2012

Sold

MFRMLS #N5774793

$179,900—
Jan 28, 2012

Pending

MFRMLS #N5774793

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/09/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342169192

$179,900

-9.0% / yr

11/02/2012

Sold

MFRMLS #N5774793

$179,900
01/28/2012

Pending

MFRMLS #N5774793

—

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Public Records for 5881 Fern Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,626 ($219 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,261 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,261 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2010ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN0473-02-0027

Schools near 5881 Fern Road

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

Venice Middle School
Public6 to 8

Venice Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Sky Academy Venice
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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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, DONNA PALM; RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, MILTON MCLAREN

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