$580,000
SOLD OCT 14, 2025

4959 Commonwealth Dr Sarasota, FL 34242

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,791 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$324 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Phillippi Shores Elementary School Rated A
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Incredible Investment Opportunity on Siesta Key! Welcome to 4959 Commonwealth Drive, an exceptional property offering endless possibilities in one of Florida's most desirable coastal communities. This hurricane-damaged home has already undergone professional mold remediation and is ready for your vision - whether you're dreaming of a full renovation or starting fresh with new construction. Key Features: Zoned two-family residential - perfect for multi-generational living or rental income Separate mother-in-law suite for added flexibility 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 kitchens Includes multiple appliances Durable metal roof Before-and-after hurricane photos available for reference Situated among million-dollar homes and just minutes from Siesta Key Beach, this property offers an unbeatable location. Priced below land value, it's a rare chance to create your dream island retreat or transform it into a high-income vacation rental. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to own a slice of paradise on Siesta Key.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geri Scheckner

Bright Realty Listed on: 07/10/2025

Bright Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Agent

Non-Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot

Interior Spaces

  • 1,791 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Community Details

  • Siesta Beach Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Absolute Auction

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions To Property: From North bridge to Siesta Key take Midnight Pass Rd to the left as it splits at Higel and follow down about a mile just over the bridge. Take a right onto Commonwealth. Go to 4959 Commonwealth.
  • FloorTile: Yes
  • HamletID: 0
  • IsAbsoluteAuction: Yes
  • IsOnlineOnlyAuction: Yes
  • LandRentAmount: 0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Number Of Stories: 0
  • PercentageOfTaxThatIsDeductable: 0
  • PropertyCity: Sarasota
  • Prop. Type: House (Detached)
  • Renovation Year: 0
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Foyer: Yes
  • SForSaleAndRForRental: S
  • USStateAbbreviation: FL
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Kitchen Type: Open
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Living Room: Yes
  • AboveArea Sq Ft: 1791

Garage/Parking

  • AttachedParking: 0
  • Numberof Garage Spaces: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 0
  • Units in Building: 0

Schools

  • School District: 000000

Lot Info

  • Number Of Lots: 0

Multi Family

  • Unit Number of Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Taxes: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Oct 14, 2025
Sold by
Schennum Eric R and Schennum Sevim
Bought by
Greywolf Bispham Llc
Seller's Agent
Geri Scheckner
Bright Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent
Non-Member Office
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-20%
Views
109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
45.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Schennum Eric R
Bought by
Schennum Eric R and Schennum Sevim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $580,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $487,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Sold $580,000 -4.1% $324 / Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Price Changed $604,999 0.0% $338 / Sq Ft
09/13/2025 09/13/25 Price Changed $605,000 0.0% $338 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Price Changed $604,777 +21.0% $338 / Sq Ft
08/02/2025 08/02/25 Price Changed $500,000 -16.7% $279 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $599,999 0.0% $335 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Price Changed $600,000 -17.2% $335 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $725,000 -- $405 / Sq Ft
Source: My State 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 $9,060 $719,800 $577,500 $142,300
2024 $9,297 $758,300 $699,400 $58,900
2023 $9,297 $776,400 $656,900 $119,500
2022 $8,601 $713,100 $606,100 $107,000
2021 $3,946 $344,575 $0 $0
2020 $3,971 $339,818 $0 $0
2019 $4,831 $354,400 $274,000 $80,400
2018 $5,187 $384,400 $304,000 $80,400
2017 $2,553 $205,406 $0 $0
2016 $2,549 $339,000 $249,100 $89,900
2015 $2,572 $393,500 $317,600 $75,900
2014 $2,561 $195,268 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: My State MLS

MLS Number: 11533655

APN: 0081-10-0019