3831 East Forest Lake Drive

Sarasota, FL 34232

$650,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,917 Sq. Ft.
$223 / Sq. Ft.
2,917
Sq. Ft.
$223
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Price Improvement! Listed below appraised value. Your chance to own 0.76 acres in the highly-sought after community of Old Forest Lakes has arrived. West of I-75 and located in the heart of Sarasota, this property sits waiting for your personal touch. This huge lot gives you plenty of space to add a pool/spa and create a backyard oasis suited to your liking. There is ample space for all the boat and R/V toys and a fenced area to store them in. With 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, there is enough...Price Improvement! Listed below appraised value. Your chance to own 0.76 acres in the highly-sought after community of Old Forest Lakes has arrived. West of I-75 and located in the heart of Sarasota, this property sits waiting for your personal touch. This huge lot gives you plenty of space to add a pool/spa and create a backyard oasis suited to your liking. There is ample space for all the boat and R/V toys and a fenced area to store them in. With 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, there is enough room for everyone to have their own space. This house has the potential to have both a double master, AND an additional in-law suite. You can also use the bonus space for storage, an office, or extra living space. Expand on what's already there and complete the renovations needed, or start fresh and build your own custom dream home. Less than 5 miles from one of the top ranked beaches in the country, Siesta Key. Additionally, the legacy trail in only minutes away. Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands, other area beaches, and all the major shopping and restaurant hubs in Sarasota are also only a short drive away. Don't miss this opportunity to own this gem of a property in the beautiful Old Forest Lakes community.

Listing Agent

  1. Shana Hamel

    Shana Hamel

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 3831 East Forest Lake Drive

Architectural Style
Florida, Ranch
Subdivision Name
FOREST LAKES
Township
36
Garage Spaces
2
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/12/2024 02:10 PM

Property Details for 3831 East Forest Lake Drive

StatusActive
MLS #A4577807
Days on Market259
Taxes$2,687 / year
HOA Fees$250 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.76 AC / 33,294 SF
CountySarasota County

Location

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Building Information for 3831 East Forest Lake Drive

Stories1Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.76 AC / 33,294 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,792 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,547

Property Taxes

$224

HOA Dues

$21

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Property Information for 3831 East Forest Lake Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 4363.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: Take I-75 to Bee Ridge Road and travel west. Turn right (north) onto Forest Lakes Drive. House in on the corner of Forest Lakes Drive and E. Forest Lakes Drive
  • Elementary School: Wilkinson Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brookside Middle
  • High School: Sarasota High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Price Decrease
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Subdivision Num: 1114
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Forest Lakes
  • SW Subdiv Condo Num: 1114
  • Unit Number: Yes
  • Street Number: 3831
  • Street Direction Prefix: E
  • Street Name: FOREST LAKE
  • Street Suffix: DRIVE
  • State: FL
  • City: SARASOTA
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Available For Lease: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Dimensions: 22x25
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: Optional
  • Association Name: Ann Lupo
  • Association Phone: 941-350-8346
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Condo Land Included: No
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Book Number: 7-66
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 3 BLK A FOREST LAKES UNIT 1
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Year: 2022
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, In County, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Private, Street Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 190x175
  • Parcel Number: 0061140014
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RE2
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 2917
  • Lot Dimensions: 190x175
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1954
  • Building Elevator: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 11-04-2016
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0161F
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Public Survey Range: 18
  • Public Survey Section: 34
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
  • Fencing: Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Spa: No
  • Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Storage Rooms
  • Appliances: Disposal, Electric Water Heater
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Linoleum, Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 8.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Drapes, Rods, Shades
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions 1: 10.5x20
  • Room Flooring 1: Tile
  • Room Length 1: 20.0
  • Room Level 1: First
  • Room Type 1: Kitchen
  • Room Width 1: 10.5
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions 2: 18x18.5
  • Room Features 2: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Flooring 2: Tile
  • Room Length 2: 18.5
  • Room Level 2: First
  • Room Type 2: Living Room
  • Room Width 2: 18.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions 3: 14x15
  • Room Features 3: En Suite Bathroom
  • Room Flooring 3: Tile
  • Room Length 3: 15.0
  • Room Level 3: First
  • Room Type 3: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width 3: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions 4: 11x21
  • Room Features 4: En Suite Bathroom
  • Room Flooring 4: Carpet
  • Room Length 4: 21.0
  • Room Level 4: First
  • Room Type 4: Primary Bedroom 2
  • Room Width 4: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions 5: 11x16.5
  • Room Flooring 5: Carpet
  • Room Length 5: 16.5
  • Room Level 5: First
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width 5: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions 6: 10x11
  • Room Flooring 6: Carpet
  • Room Length 6: 11.0
  • Room Level 6: First
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width 6: 10.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions 7: 8x10
  • Room Flooring 7: Concrete
  • Room Length 7: 10.0
  • Room Level 7: First
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom 5
  • Room Width 7: 8.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions 8: 13x22
  • Room Flooring 8: Concrete
  • Room Length 8: 22.0
  • Room Level 8: First
  • Room Type 8: Bonus Room
  • Room Width 8: 13.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 3831 East Forest Lake Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 3831 East Forest Lake Drive

Taxable ValueLand$270,100Additions$225,600Total$495,700
Tax Record2023$6,652 ($554 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,049 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,049 SqFtStories1Lot Size33,294 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1989ZoningRE2CountySARASOTAAPN0061-14-0014

Schools near 3831 East Forest Lake Drive

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

Brookside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sarasota High School
Public9 to 12

Triad
Public6 to 12

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3831 East Forest Lake Drive is a single family home for sale in Sarasota, FL 34232. This property was listed for sale on June 28, 2023 by Compass, it's currently listed at $650,000. This listing's school district is Sarasota. Nearby schools include Wilkinson Elementary School, Brookside Middle School and Sarasota High School. 3831 East Forest Lake Drive is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 2,917 sqft single family home built in 1954.

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