$725,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

5554 New Covington Dr Sarasota, FL 34233

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,629 Sq Ft
9,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$276 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

106 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Screened Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Ashton Elementary School Rated A
  • Solar Power System
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of July 2025

JUST REDUCED – NOW $750,000! This beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Sarasota home offers the perfect combination of luxury, energy efficiency, and location—just 5 miles from Siesta Key Beach and located in an A-RATED SCHOOL DISTRICT with NO FLOOD ZONE and NO HURRICANE EVACUATION ZONE. The CHEF-DESIGNED KITCHEN features VIKING APPLIANCES, Cambria quartz countertops, and a Kohler cast-iron farmhouse sink. The FULLY OWNED SOLAR SYSTEM provides significant energy savings, while IMPACT-RATED WINDOWS AND FRONT DOOR offer storm protection and lower insurance costs. Enjoy a HEATED POOL AND SPA in a private, fully fenced backyard, along with a spacious 3-CAR GARAGE, a NEWER ROOF (2018), and elegant Riva of Spain WOOD-LOOK PORCELAIN TILE FLOORS throughout. This home sits on a quiet corner lot in a family-friendly neighborhood with easy access to I-75, Clark Road, UTC, and world-famous beaches. Sellers are targeting a MAY CLOSING. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a truly MOVE-IN-READY home packed with premium upgrades at a competitive price. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marco Guadagnini

PREFERRED SHORE LLC Brokerage Phone: 941-999-1179 License #3356935 Listed on: 01/06/2025

PREFERRED SHORE LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyson Quire

KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S License #3426087

KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,166

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 9,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • North Facing Home
  • Dog Run
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Corner Lot
  • Oversized Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RSF4

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Ground Level Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,629 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Ashton Elementary School
  • Sarasota Middle School
  • Riverview High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Thermostat
  • Propane
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area taxes, escrow reserves fund
  • Gulf Coast Community Management Association, Phone Number (941) 870-5600
  • Visit Association Website
  • Covington Place Community
  • Covington Place Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,166

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Custom, Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2629
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Building Area Total: 3464
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9200
  • Directions to Property: From I-75, take the exit heading West on Clark Road, at the second light - turn right onto Gantt Road. Turn left onto Oakshire Avenue. At the stop sign, turn left onto New Covington Drive. House is on the right on the corner.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 508758250
  • Minimum Lease: 8-12 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 275.77
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_SolarPanelOwnership: Owned Outright
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-999-1179
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: Two
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Street Number Modifier: 5554
  • Additional Rooms: Attic,Bonus Room,Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 244.24
  • Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Pool Features: Deck, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, Hurricane Shutters, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Garden, Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Oversized, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Sidewalks
  • Association Fee: 150
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Gulf Coast Community Management
  • Phone: 941-870-5600
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: info@gulfcoastcm.com
  • Association URL: gulfcoastcm.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 600.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 50.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 50.00

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RSF4
  • Parcel Number: 0094060031
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, In County, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Street Dead-End, Paved
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 855
  • Zoning Compatible YN: 1

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Water Heater, Windows
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: see HOA docs 12 Month Minimum Lease

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7165.92
  • Tax Lot: 24

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: see HOA docs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Faherty Sarah J and Faherty Michael
Bought by
Marsters Brandon William and Marsters Kimberly Jo
Seller's Agent
Marco Guadagnini
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tyson Quire
KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$124,000
-14.61%
Views
116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%
Original Mortgage
$688,750
Outstanding Balance
$688,750
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$42,207

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2021
Closed on
Jun 3, 2021
Sold by
Rappaport Gregg M and Rappaport Karen A
Bought by
Faherty Sarah J
Seller's Agent
Gregg Rappaport
PARADISE REALTY OF SARASOTA
Buyer's Agent
Marco Guadagnini
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
3.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.74%
Original Mortgage
$515,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2000
Sold by
Morison Homes Inc
Bought by
Rappaport Gregg M and Rappaport Karen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
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
Warranty Deed $725,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $515,000 Barnes Walker Title Inc
Warranty Deed $186,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $688,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $639,000 VA
Previous Owner $515,000 VA
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $236,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $725,000 -3.3% $276 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $750,000 -3.2% $285 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $775,000 -3.0% $295 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Price Changed $799,000 -5.9% $304 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 For Sale $849,000 +64.9% $323 / Sq Ft
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Sold $515,000 +3.0% $196 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Sale $499,900 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $499,900 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
04/06/2021 04/06/21 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2021 04/04/21 For Sale $499,900 -- $190 / 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 $6,814 $598,030 -- --
2023 $6,814 $571,000 $115,300 $455,700
2022 $7,042 $548,400 $142,800 $405,600
2021 $3,523 $281,811 $0 $0
2020 $3,525 $277,920 $0 $0
2019 $3,400 $271,672 $0 $0
2018 $3,008 $241,828 $0 $0
2017 $2,993 $236,854 $0 $0
2016 $2,970 $296,500 $70,000 $226,500
2015 $3,020 $284,500 $54,300 $230,200
2014 $3,007 $225,164 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4634436

Stellar MLS

APN: 0094-06-0031