$450,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

3971 Serenity Cir Sarasota, FL 34235

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,206 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Booker High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Highest and Best Offers Due by Aug. 10th at 5pm. Opportunity Strikes! Great Location in Lovely Gated Neighborhood of Whispering Crane. Ready for Updates of your choice and priced accordingly. Grand home boasts high ceilings open floor plan, with pocketing sliders out to massive Lanai to private back yard with plenty of room for a pool. Split bedroom plan - primary and BR2 have sliders to Lanai. Roof 2018, Trane XR 2-speed 4 Ton 17SEER Heatpump HVAC 2015, Newer Washer & Dryer, Reverse Osmosis drinking water, Eat-in Kitchen, Well for Irrigation, City Water & City Sewer. LOW $800/yr HOA Fee, Lovely Corner Lot. Great Bones you can feel when you walk in. All concrete block construction in Zone X. Don't let this one slip away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Albert Wooster

ALBERT WOOSTER & COMPANY Brokerage Phone: 941-350-1220 License #3139453 Listed on: 07/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Aganmayo

KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S License #3459281

KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,984

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • North Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Private Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Well Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned RSF2

HOA Fees

  • $67 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Garden
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,206 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Schools

  • Gocio Elementary School
  • Booker Middle School
  • Booker High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Water Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Private Mailbox
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include private road
  • Rusty Gregory Association
  • Whispering Crane Community
  • Whispering Crane Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,984

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$67 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Private Road
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2206
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Building Area Total: 3271
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10772
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 303.89
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: 1-2 Years
  • Number Of Pets: 10+
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 203.99
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-350-1220
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Blinds, Shades
  • Living Area Meters: 204.94

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Garden, Park/Greenbelt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Public, Sprinkler Well
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Number of Wells: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community - No Guard
  • Association Fee: 800
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Rusty Gregory
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: whisperingcrane@yahoo.com
  • Pet Size: Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 800.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 66.67
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 66.67

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gocio Elementary
  • High School: Booker High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Booker Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RSF2
  • Parcel Number: 0029150025
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Private, Sidewalk, Paved
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2983.91
  • Tax Book Number: 38-30
  • Tax Lot: 14

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Floorplan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2026
Sold by
Francola Jeffrey Joseph and Ashley Maria
Bought by
Francola Jeffrey Joseph and Francola Ashley Maria
Current Estimated Value
$451,131

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Outstanding Balance
$235,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$216,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
C Roy And Lucille G Ortner Living Trust and Landry Roger D
Bought by
Francola Jeffrey Joseph and Francola Ashley Maria
Seller's Agent
Albert Wooster
ALBERT WOOSTER & COMPANY
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Aganmayo
KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Views
180

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.63%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2021
Sold by
Ortner Lucille G and Ortner Roy C
Bought by
Ortner Lucille G and Ortner Roy C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Ortner C Roy and Ortner Lucille G
Bought by
Ortner C Roy and Ortner Lucille G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2000
Sold by
Sabol Joseph G and Sabol Joy D
Bought by
Ortner C Roy and Ortner Lucille G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
7.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 1998
Sold by
Ivy Holdings Nc
Bought by
Sabol Joseph G and Sabol Joy D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,700
Interest Rate
6.99%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $100 Simplifile (Recording Service)
Warranty Deed $450,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $195,000 --
Warranty Deed $42,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $235,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $156,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $156,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $450,000 0.0% $204 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $204 / 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
2025 $2,984 $377,500 $101,500 $276,000
2024 $2,840 $239,605 -- --
2023 $2,840 $232,626 $0 $0
2022 $2,768 $225,850 $0 $0
2021 $2,725 $219,272 $0 $0
2020 $2,721 $216,245 $0 $0
2019 $2,616 $211,383 $0 $0
2018 $2,413 $196,826 $0 $0
2017 $2,399 $192,778 $0 $0
2016 $2,393 $256,900 $45,500 $211,400
2015 $2,431 $220,400 $38,900 $181,500
2014 $2,421 $183,263 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4660522

Stellar MLS

APN: 0029-15-0025