Discover tranquil lakeside living on a picturesque, nearly acre-sized lot in Old Forest Lakes. Perfectly situated, this property grants easy access to downtown, beaches, shopping, dining, and the Legacy Trail. Experience a blend of classic charm and modern comfort in this beautifully updated ranch-style home, showcasing many upgrades. Enjoy breathtaking lake views from most rooms, and a tastefully updated kitchen that opens to a spacious breakfast area, doubling as your dining room or you can have a formal dining area with built-in shelving, currently utilized as an office. The master suite addition is a sanctuary, boasting bamboo floors and a large walk-in closet. Step outside to a sprawling 1000 sq ft+ covered, screened lanai, where entertainment is made effortless with a smart wall-mount TV, an oversized saltwater pool, and a retractable electric pool shade. Storm worries are a thing of the past with a propane generator and impact windows and doors ensuring peace of mind. For added convenience, a 200 SF guest cottage built in 2015 offers extra space, while an air-conditioned 2-car garage, an oversized carport added in 2017, and separate RV parking cater to diverse vehicle needs. Work from home with ease, thanks to whole-house ultra-high-speed internet. Never worry about water quality as this home features a whole house Halo water filtration system. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house, and a 1-bed, 1-bath guest cottage, dogwatch fencing, this home melds elegance and convenience for an idyllic lifestyle.
Sold for $1,680,000
$1,680,000
3230 E FOREST LAKE DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34232
5beds
2,915sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.92 Acres Lot
$1,642,100 Zestimate®
$576/sqft
$4,919 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,642,100
$1.51M - $1.81M
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Modern comfortSeparate rv parkingPropane generatorExtra spaceBamboo floorsOld forest lakesClassic charm
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Listed by:
Matt Cannon LLC 941-228-2030,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-366-8070,
Jenny Cannon LLC 941-961-3557,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Bought with:
Matt Cannon LLC, 3044054
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4577220
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room Separate, Dining Room, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x18
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x15
Bedroom 5
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x17
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24x36
Dinette
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x15
Dining room
- Features: Built-In Shelving
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.5x14.5
Great room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25x19
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x15
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo, Laminate
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,455
- Total interior livable area: 2,915 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 22x23
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Irrigation System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
- Fencing: Vinyl,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
- Features: In County, Landscaped
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0061060009
- Zoning: RE2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sprinkler Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: FOREST LAKES
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $21 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $576/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,271,900
- Annual tax amount: $15,211
- Date on market: 7/21/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 230 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2024 | Sold | $1,680,000-3.9%$576/sqft |
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| 4/5/2024 | Pending sale | $1,749,000$600/sqft |
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| 3/26/2024 | Price change | $1,749,000-2.8%$600/sqft |
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| 2/6/2024 | Price change | $1,799,000-2.7%$617/sqft |
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| 1/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,849,000$634/sqft |
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| 12/31/2023 | Pending sale | $1,849,000$634/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Price change | $1,849,000-2.2%$634/sqft |
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| 8/12/2023 | Price change | $1,890,000-5%$648/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,990,000+10.6%$683/sqft |
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| 8/3/2022 | Sold | $1,800,000-5.2%$617/sqft |
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| 6/30/2022 | Pending sale | $1,899,000$651/sqft |
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| 6/2/2022 | Price change | $1,899,000-13.6%$651/sqft |
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| 5/24/2022 | Price change | $2,199,000-12%$754/sqft |
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| 5/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,499,000+327.2%$857/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/11/2016 | Sold | $585,000-7%$201/sqft |
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| 9/9/2016 | Pending sale | $629,000$216/sqft |
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| 8/20/2016 | Price change | $629,000-3.1%$216/sqft |
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| 7/31/2016 | Listed for sale | $649,000$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,316 -14% | $1,095,348 -14.9% |
| 2024 | $15,478 +1.8% | $1,287,100 +1.9% |
| 2023 | $15,211 +110.5% | $1,262,800 +121.7% |
| 2022 | $7,227 +6% | $569,568 +9% |
| 2021 | $6,815 -0.2% | $522,494 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $6,829 +3% | $515,280 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $6,627 | $503,695 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $6,627 +10.7% | $456,046 +25.5% |
| 2017 | $5,989 +114.3% | $363,487 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $2,795 | $342,200 -14.8% |
| 2015 | $2,795 | $401,800 +117% |
| 2014 | $2,795 +0.2% | $185,168 |
| 2013 | $2,789 +2.4% | $185,168 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $2,724 +4% | $182,073 +3% |
| 2011 | $2,619 -2.1% | $176,770 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $2,676 +12.3% | $174,158 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $2,383 | $169,579 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $2,383 -2.8% | $169,410 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,451 | $164,476 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $160,464 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $155,790 +3% |
| 2004 | $2,498 -1% | $151,252 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $2,524 -0.7% | $148,432 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $2,542 +6.1% | $144,953 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $2,396 +1.8% | $142,670 +3% |
| 2000 | $2,355 | $138,515 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Sarasota Springs
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wilkinson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Brookside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wilkinson Elementary
- Middle: Brookside Middle
- High: Sarasota High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Sarasota Springs
- 3230 E FOREST LAKE DRIVE
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