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3831 E FOREST LAKE DR Sarasota, FL 34232
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,917 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $500,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,917 sqft
Price per Sqft $171
Subdivision Forest Lakes
MLS Listing ID A4577807
Sold Date 05/13/25
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Construction Status Fixer
HOA Fees $20/ann
HOA Y/N Yes
Annual Recurring Fee 250.0
Year Built 1954
Annual Tax Amount $2,687
Lot Size 0.760 Acres
Acres 0.76
Lot Dimensions 190x175
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Being sold for lot value only! 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.
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Forest Lakes
Area 34232 - Sarasota/Fruitville
Zoning RE2
Rooms
Other Rooms Bonus Room, Storage Rooms
Interior
Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-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
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Concrete, Linoleum, Tile
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace false
Appliance Disposal, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Exterior Feature Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
Parking Features Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Vinyl, Wood
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Attached Garage true
Garage true
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, In County, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Private, Paved
Story 1
Entry Level One
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 1/2 to less than 1
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Florida, Ranch
Structure Type Block,Concrete
New Construction false
Construction Status Fixer
Schools
Elementary Schools Wilkinson Elementary
Middle Schools Brookside Middle
High Schools Sarasota High
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Monthly Total Fees $20
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Membership Fee Required Optional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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