Last Sold Price
3 beds2,600 sqft$123/sqft
6979 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Description

Fox Creek Acres - Updated three bedroom two bath pool home on 5 acres. Zoned for horses with two fenced pastures. Side entry garage with large screened lanai at front entryway. Oversized living room plus a family room with a gas fireplace and marble he arth. Kitchen has a large breakfast bar overlooking the pool and dining area. Crown molding throughout the main living areas. Updated master suite has hardwood floors, walk-in closet, dual sinks, Roman shower, plus a hydro massage tub. Attached to...Fox Creek Acres - Updated three bedroom two bath pool home on 5 acres. Zoned for horses with two fenced pastures. Side entry garage with large screened lanai at front entryway. Oversized living room plus a family room with a gas fireplace and marble he arth. Kitchen has a large breakfast bar overlooking the pool and dining area. Crown molding throughout the main living areas. Updated master suite has hardwood floors, walk-in closet, dual sinks, Roman shower, plus a hydro massage tub. Attached to the master bath is a separate complete pool bath. Open pool deck also features a large brick outdoor fireplace/grill. Barn has three stalls, a work shop, plus a kitchenette and half bath. Elevated playhouse with electric, wrap-around porch, and built-in b unk beds. Separate outbuilding with six rooms, central AC and a half bath. Not a short sale. Bank foreclosure is complete. Offered as-is with right to inspect.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/15/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by TERRENCE COOK • Brokerage DRE #2010246 • COLDWELL BANKER RES R E
    P: (941) 544-4438 C: (941) 544-4438 Terrence@TerrenceCook.com

Property Details for 6979 Richardson Road

Status
MLS #
A3920013
Days on Market
38
Taxes
$3,166 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1974
Lot Size
5.01 AC / 218,022 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
NONE
Township
36
Garage Spaces
2
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$365,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

87.2%

Sarasota, FL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER RES R E, TERRENCE COOK

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS LAKEWOOD RANCH, THANH NGUYEN

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Building Information for 6979 Richardson Road

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size5.01 AC / 218,022 SF

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$1,890 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,627

Property Taxes

$264

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 6979 Richardson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 3470.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: From Fruitville Road and I-75 - head east, Left on Coburn Road, Right on Richardson Road to home on Left.
  • Millage Rate: 13.09%
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Subdivision Num: 0000
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Not Applicable
  • Street Number: 6979
  • Street Name: Richardson
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side
Taxes and HOA Information
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Legal Description: COM AT NW COR SEC 17 TH E 465 FT TH S 4132.47 FT FOR POB TH S 557.6 FT TO PT ON N ROW RICHARDSON RD TH E 391 FT TH N 557.6 FT TH W 391 FT TO POB
  • Tax Year: 2009
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Future Land Use: 0100
  • Lot Features: In County, Oversized Lot, Pasture, Zoned for Horses
  • Parcel Number: 0212120002
  • Total Acreage: 5 to less than 10
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: OUE
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 2600
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1974
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 19
  • Public Survey Section: 17
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Sprinkler Well
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Irrigation System, Outdoor Grill, Storage
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Stable(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Florida Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Disposal, Oven, Water Aerator Owned
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 9.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds

Property History for 6979 Richardson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2010

Sold

MFRMLS #A3920013

$320,000
Mar 16, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #287459416

$320,000
Mar 1, 2010

Pending

MFRMLS #A3920013

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2010

Sold

MFRMLS #A3920013

$320,000
03/16/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #287459416

$320,000
03/01/2010

Pending

MFRMLS #A3920013

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

Public Records for 6979 Richardson Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,251 ($271 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,600 SqFtStories1Lot Size218,022 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1984ZoningOUECountySARASOTAAPN0212-12-0002

Schools near 6979 Richardson Road

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Tatum Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mcintosh Middle School
Public6 to 8

Booker High School
Public9 to 12

Sarasota Academy Of The Arts
CharterK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 6979 Richardson Road, Sarasota, FL 34240
$320,000
3
2,600
218,022
$780,000
4
2,646
87,863
$429,000
3
3
2,767
213,444
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4
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