5960 Fern Rd

1,724 Sq. Ft.
$191 / Sq. Ft.
1,724
Sq. Ft.
$191
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fantastic remodeled home only a mile from beautiful Manasota Beach! This property was renovated in 2015. Pool refinished in 2019. New privacy fence in 2019. Guest bathroom completely redone in 2019. Home sits on a rare corner double lot with plenty of space for your RV or other toys. Plenty of space with living room and great room. Water is from a well with water softener so no water bills! All tile, huge master bath. The property has been a short term rental for the last 3 years with verifiable...Fantastic remodeled home only a mile from beautiful Manasota Beach! This property was renovated in 2015. Pool refinished in 2019. New privacy fence in 2019. Guest bathroom completely redone in 2019. Home sits on a rare corner double lot with plenty of space for your RV or other toys. Plenty of space with living room and great room. Water is from a well with water softener so no water bills! All tile, huge master bath. The property has been a short term rental for the last 3 years with verifiable income through Air B&B and VRBO. With the rest of the world closed for Americans, Florida beaches are currently a HUGE tourist destination.
  1. Listed by Jim Barber • Brokerage DRE #1042583 • MEDWAY REALTY
    P: (678)-495-7563 jbarber5000@gmail.com

Property Details for 5960 Fern Road

Subdivision Name
SOUTH VENICE
Township
40S
Garage Spaces
1
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 10/01/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5960 Fern Road

StatusSold
MLS #D6113061
Days on Market35
Taxes$4,479 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1978
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,000 SF
CountySarasota County

Location

Listing Courtesy of MEDWAY REALTY, Jim Barber

Sold By ICON PREMIUM REALTY LLC, Kathleen Comerford

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Building Information for 5960 Fern Road

Stories1Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,046 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,672

Property Taxes

$373

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5960 Fern Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: 776 to Manasota Beach Rd. Straight/Right onto Belvidire. Right on Jack St. Left on Macon Rd. Right on Diana. Right on Fern Rd. House is on corner of bend in Fern Rd.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: South Venice
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 5960
  • Street Name: Fern
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Dimensions: 10x20
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: 7-51
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 18057, 18058, 18059, 18060 & 18061, SOUTH VENICE UNIT 68, ORI 2007139151
  • Tax Lot: 18057
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120 x 100
  • Parcel Number: 0473070001
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF3
  • Living Area: 1724
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x 100
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1978
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 19E
  • Public Survey Section: 04
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 6.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0

Property History for 5960 Fern Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2020

Sold

MFRMLS #D6113061

$329,000
Sep 30, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681018272

$329,000

+8.4% / yr

Aug 22, 2020

Pending

MFRMLS #D6113061

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2020

Sold

MFRMLS #D6113061

$329,000
09/30/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681018272

$329,000

+8.4% / yr

08/22/2020

Pending

MFRMLS #D6113061

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Public Records for 5960 Fern Road

Taxable ValueLand$123,800Additions$265,600Total$389,400
Tax Record2025$4,526 ($377 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated2008ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN0473-07-0001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5960 Fern Road

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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 MEDWAY REALTY, Jim Barber

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