NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $530,000 - $625,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,946 Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 05, 2023

Last sale price $575,000 $295 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,431/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Riverview High School Rated A
  • Garden View
  • Circular Driveway

About This Home

As of September 2023

Welcome to 3948 Helene Street, within the highly desired neighborhood of Forest Lakes South. This home is centrally located in the middle of Sarasota! Minutes to Siesta Beach, Downtown Sarasota, shopping, world class dinning, golf, The Legacy Trail and I-75, will make activities a breeze. Upon entering, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home you are welcomed by a calm feeling and a great pool view. The pool/hot tub is huge, along with the BBQ area this is an awesome place to have a gathering. The fenced back yard has nice Florida friendly foliage. Along with the two car garage there is a large storage shed in the back yard. This Aaron Gingrich built ranch home offers you the opportunity to customize your living quarters with its unique layout. There are two master suites in this split plan. The first master presents an owner's suite with a walk-in shower, walk-in closet and sliding doors that open to the pool and patio. On the other side of the house offers two separate bedrooms and a full bathroom, with ample closet space. On the south end of the home, sits an attached spacious suite with a separate entrance. The room has large closets, a full bath, and view of the pool. The options for this space are truly unlimited and a key feature of this property. The kitchen is located in the middle of the home overlooking the pool. There is plenty of space for entertaining. All three bathrooms and kitchen have been tastefully updated. The kitchen features granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. No carpet, is another great feature. This home has two A/C units; one was replaced in 2019 and the other in 2022. New roof 2021, hurricane impact sliders 2020, updated bathrooms and kitchen, new pool heater and pump 2023, hurricane shutters. No CDD or HOA fees! Offered turnkey furnished, bring your tooth brush and start living the Florida lifestyle. Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Bedroom 1).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Welch

BRIGHT REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-552-6036 License #3280426 Listed on: 07/14/2023

BRIGHT REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Capek

EXIT KING REALTY License #3073165

EXIT KING REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,458

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 9,985 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81x123
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Irrigation
  • Property is zoned RSF2

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • Garden
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,946 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Shades
  • Shutters
  • Sliding Doors
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Pool is Self Cleaning
  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Child Gate Fence
  • Pool Tile
  • Auto Pool Cleaner
  • Pool Lighting

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Private Mailbox

Schools

  • Wilkinson Elementary School
  • Sarasota Middle School
  • Riverview High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Lakes South Community
  • Forest Lakes South Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,458

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1946
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Building Area Total: 2857
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9985
  • Directions to Property: Off of Sawyer road on left side of Helene.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1047333
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 295.48
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-552-6036
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Shades, Shutters
  • Street Number Modifier: 3948
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Living Area Meters: 180.79
  • Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Pool Features: Auto Cleaner, Child Safety Fence, In Ground, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Self Cleaning, Tile
  • Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Garden, Pool
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Guest

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wilkinson Elementary
  • High School: Riverview High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sarasota Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RSF2
  • Parcel Number: 0070110032
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: In County
  • Lot Dimensions: 81x123
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 928

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Verify with county on leasing restrictions.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2457.58
  • Tax Book Number: 27-1
  • Tax Lot: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2023
Closed on
Aug 27, 2023
Sold by
Watson Michelle
Bought by
Tennis Indoors Of New York Inc
Seller's Agent
Kelly Welch
BRIGHT REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Capek
EXIT KING REALTY
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-8.59%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$567,310

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,690
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2003
Sold by
Hamel John H and Hamel Maribeth M
Bought by
Watson Andrew and Watson Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,200
Interest Rate
6.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1999
Sold by
Nationsbank N A and Price Kathleen B
Bought by
A G Edwards Tr Co F S B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1998
Sold by
Price Kathleen B and Price John R
Bought by
Nationsbank N A and Price Kathleen B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1994
Sold by
Price John R
Bought by
Price John R and Price Kathleen B
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tennis Indoors Of New York Inc $575,000 None Listed On Document
Watson Andrew $179,000 --
A G Edwards Tr Co F S B -- --
Nationsbank N A -- --
Price John R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Watson Michelle M $436,000
Previous Owner Watson Andrew D $125,600
Previous Owner Watson Andrew $143,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2023 09/05/23 Sold $575,000 -8.6% $295 / Sq Ft
07/21/2023 07/21/23 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2023 07/14/23 For Sale $629,000 -- $323 / 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 $5,036 $457,100 $135,800 $321,300
2023 $5,036 $382,500 $121,400 $261,100
2022 $2,458 $198,931 $0 $0
2021 $2,231 $178,380 $0 $0
2020 $2,224 $175,917 $0 $0
2019 $2,133 $171,962 $0 $0
2018 $2,070 $168,756 $0 $0
2017 $2,058 $165,285 $0 $0
2016 $2,068 $227,900 $79,300 $148,600
2015 $2,100 $219,700 $70,400 $149,300
2014 $2,091 $157,127 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4576566

Stellar MLS

APN: 0070-11-0032