$525,000
SOLD MAR 23, 2018

2301 Bern Creek Loop Sarasota, FL 34240

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,158 Sq Ft
5 Acres

Recently Sold

$243 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

136 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 337 Feet of Waterfront
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Tatum Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated Spa
  • View of Trees or Woods

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to Bern Creek Ranches only 5 miles east of I-75 yet still close to it all! This wonderful 5-acre home features a 40' x 30' work building with inside office that is perfect for RV/boat/auto storage and has a large, obscured unpaved area w/ separate entrance perfect for a work fleet. Exterior features of this property include a picturesque trickling creek running through the property, pavered fire pit overlooking the creek, wooden bridge to the rear half of the unspoiled property, loads of fruit trees, newer chicken coop, & a fenced corral. The Koi pond greets you as you enter into the large living room with separate dining room beyond. The newer kitchen has granite tops, stainless steel appliances, and shaker cabinets. There is also an inside laundry and closet pantry. The separate family room is light and bright and features surround sound speakers and a dramatic coral fireplace as its centerpiece. The master bedroom is oversized and has an extra bump-out niche. In the master bath you will find travertine floors, dual vanities, jetted tub and a separate shower. On the other side of the home are the two bedrooms that share a pool bath and a separate office which could be made into a 4th bedroom. Additionally, the home boasts crown molding, decorative inlay tile floors as well as hand-milled engineered wood floors, skip-troweled ceilings, high baseboards, & more. Enjoy the screened saltwater swimming pool w/ spillover hot tub and large covered lanai overlooking nature! Do not miss this great home...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Cleary

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP License #0664433 Listed on: 09/06/2017

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Carson

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP License #3240511

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,554

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 617x337
  • Home fronts a creek
  • 337 Feet of Waterfront
  • West Facing Home
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Property is zoned OUE

HOA Fees

  • $71 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Finished RV Port

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Creek or Stream
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,158 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Inside Utility
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Auto Pool Cleaner

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Schools

  • Tatum Ridge Elementary School
  • Mcintosh Middle School
  • Booker High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Pasture
  • Zoned For Horses

Community Details

  • Bern Creek The Ranches At Community
  • Bern Creek The Ranches At Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, fencing

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 78
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0540010780

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,554

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$71 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2158
  • Lot Size Acres: 5
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Building Area Total: 2949
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800
  • Directions to Property: From I-75, go east on Fruitville Rd. approx. 5 miles to left on Cowpen Ln., rt. on Celestine Pass, and rt. on Bern Creek loop.
  • Status: Sold
  • Homestead Y N: No
  • Total Acreage: 5 to less than 10
  • Home Warranty Y N: No
  • Call Center Phone Number: 800-746-9464
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.95472
  • Price per Sq Ft: 243.28
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.95472
  • Ratio: Current Price\Building Area Total: 178.03
  • View: Yes
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceiling(s), Master Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Street Number Modifier: 2301
  • Room Count: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Finished RV Port, Kennel/Dog Run, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Pool Features: Auto Cleaner, Gunite
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, Fenced, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Pool, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Water View: Creek
  • Water View Y N: Yes
  • Water Access Y N: No
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0180F
  • Waterfront Frontage: 337
  • Water Frontage Feet Creek: 337
  • Disclosures: HOA/PUD/Condo Disclosure, Seller Property Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions
  • Association Amenities: Fence Restrictions
  • Association Fee: 850
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Approval Required YN: Yes

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 850
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 70.83
  • Total Monthly Fees: 70.83

Schools

  • Elementary School: Tatum Ridge Elementary
  • High School: Booker High
  • Middle Or Junior School: McIntosh Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: OUE
  • Parcel Number: 0540010780
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: In County, Pasture, Zoned for Horses
  • Lot Dimensions: 617x337
  • Millage Rate: 12.91
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 2016-11-04
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • Approval Process: See Rules.
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: No
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: See County Regs.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5554
  • Tax Book Number: 30-24
  • Tax Lot: 78

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Creek

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2022
Sold by
Metz Larry G
Bought by
Metz Edith F

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2017
Closed on
Feb 23, 2018
Sold by
Cass Linda C and Cass David C
Bought by
Funk Frank E and Funk Elizabeth M
Seller's Agent
Joe Cleary
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Carson
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.25%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2005
Sold by
Mckenzie Mitchell D and Mckenzie Kimberly M
Bought by
Cass Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1999
Sold by
Justice Thomas M and Justice Linda M
Bought by
Mckenzie Mitchell D and Mckenzie Kimberly M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
7.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1994
Sold by
Wheeler Michael S and Wheeler Karen M
Bought by
Justice Thomas M and Justice Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $100 --
Warranty Deed $525,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $650,000 --
Warranty Deed $240,000 --
Warranty Deed $45,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $420,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $55,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $298,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $34,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $885,000 -5.8% $375 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Price Changed $939,900 +11.9% $398 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Price Changed $839,900 -13.9% $356 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $975,000 +85.7% $413 / Sq Ft
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Sold $525,000 -4.5% $243 / Sq Ft
01/21/2018 01/21/18 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2017 09/06/17 For Sale $549,900 -- $255 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,648 $480,495 -- --
2023 $5,648 $466,500 $0 $0
2022 $5,482 $452,913 $0 $0
2021 $5,381 $439,721 $0 $0
2020 $5,402 $433,650 $0 $0
2019 $5,227 $423,900 $175,000 $248,900
2018 $5,506 $411,700 $187,500 $224,200
2017 $5,554 $408,200 $189,000 $219,200
2016 $5,616 $402,700 $189,000 $213,700
2015 $5,593 $407,200 $162,000 $245,200
2014 $4,914 $287,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4195961

Stellar MLS

APN: 0540-01-0780