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Sold for $535,000
$535,000
6503 BIG BAYOU DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34241
3beds
1,862sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2024
5,876 Square Feet Lot
$522,500 Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$3,354 Estimated rent
Home value
$522,500
$475,000 - $575,000
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Fully fenced yardTranquil pondLarge islandTop-of-the-line finishesSpacious extended lanaiQuartz countertopsOpen-concept split floor plan
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jessica Bow 941-356-2585,
RE/MAX PALM 941-929-9090,
Liza Knipe 941-586-0576,
RE/MAX PALM
Bought with:
Barbara A Milian, P.A., 0631979
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4658036
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Description: Room4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Description: Room5
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Description: Room6
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Description: Room8
- Features: Dual Sinks, Stone Counters, Water Closet/Priv Toilet
- Level: First
Basement
- Level: First
Den
- Description: Room7
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), No Closet
- Level: First
Dining room
- Description: Room2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Room3
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: Room1
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Shades, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,660
- Total interior livable area: 1,862 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Pond
Lot
- Size: 5,876 Square Feet
- Features: In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0309030453
- Zoning: VPD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2024
Details
- Builder model: Dream 2
- Builder name: Neal Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Gated Community, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: GRAND PARK PH 2 REP
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $312 monthly
- HOA name: Castle Group/Toni Michel
- HOA phone: 941-263-2160
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $287/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $432,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,967
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $535,000-2.7%$287/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4658036 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2025 | Pending sale | $550,000$295/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4658036 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$295/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4658036 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000-2.8%$309/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4658036 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2024 | Sold | $591,589$318/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,584 +121.9% | $432,200 +299.3% |
| 2024 | $2,967 +154.3% | $108,240 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,167 | $98,400 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 34241
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lakeview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 9/10Sarasota Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10Riverview High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lakeview Elementary
- Middle: Sarasota Middle
- High: Riverview 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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- 6503 BIG BAYOU DRIVE
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