Seller's Agent in 2025
Kelly Welch
BRIGHT REALTY
(941) 544-0296
1 in this area
39 Total Sales
6509 68th St E Bradenton, FL 34203
Tara Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,572
Sq Ft
9,335
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Oak Trees
- Florida Architecture
- Garden View
- Tara Elementary School Rated A-
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Corner Lot
About This Home
As of December 2025If you love outdoor living and a large yard, this home is for you! Enjoy a fully fenced backyard with an extended screened lanai—perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. There is even a nice fire pit to enjoy the cooler weather. The backyard is ideal for pets or family to run and play, and there’s no direct view of neighboring homes. Decorative curbing adds a nice finishing touch to the yard. Inside, the great room floor plan features split plan for added privacy. The spacious primary suite includes dual closets and bath with a garden tub, separate shower, dual sinks, and direct lanai access. There is plenty of space for a hot tube and is pre wired with 220v. The guest wing has a pocket door for privacy, and the large guest bath has a linen closet, granite and white cabinets. Updates include a 4-year-old roof, new whole-house water filtration system, newer refrigerator, hot water heater, security system and a 3-year-old A/C. Rivers Edge is near Tara Country Club and walking distance to Tara Elementary. Close by is Publix, Lowes and dinning. One exit south on I75, is the University Town Center, with shopping, entertainment, dining, and Mote Marine. There are also, many nearby parks such as, Jiggs Landing, Braden River Park, Creekwood Dog Park, Johnson Preserve, John Marble Park, and free pickleball courts at Lakewood Ranch High. No CDD fees and low HOA fees make this home a great place to live!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BRIGHT REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-552-6036 License #3280426 Listed on: 11/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,770
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- 9,335 Sq Ft Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Southwest Facing Home
- Vinyl Fence
- Mature Landscaping
- Corner Lot
- Oversized Lot
- Cleared Lot
- Oak Trees
- Property is zoned RDD4.5/W
HOA Fees
- $54 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Florida Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Block Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,572 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Blinds
- French Doors
- Great Room
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Garden Views
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Range
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Concrete
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
- Private Mailbox
Schools
- Tara Elementary School
- Braden River Middle School
- Braden River High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating Available
- Underground Utilities
- Water Filtration System
- Electric Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Tax Lot 7
- Assessor Parcel Number 1883900409
Community Details
Overview
- Marisol Ramsey Association, Phone Number (941) 758-9454
- Visit Association Website
- Rivers Edge Subdivision
Recreation
- Park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 15, 2022
Sold by
Holgate Travis
Bought by
Holgate Kashtan Living Trust
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 5, 2018
Closed on
Jul 12, 2018
Sold by
Craig Nicole A and Craig Cody W
Bought by
Holgate Travis and Kashtan Sara
Seller's Agent
Cody Craig
EXIT KING REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Welch
BRIGHT REALTY
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.79%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.20%
Original Mortgage
$195,200
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 20, 2009
Sold by
Bates Terry H
Bought by
Beam Nichole A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,397
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 16, 2005
Sold by
Bates Terry H and Bates Kathleen S
Bought by
Bates Terry H
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 3, 2003
Sold by
Veltri Mario A and Veltri Carol A
Bought by
Bates Terry H and Bates Kathleen S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,120
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 25, 2000
Sold by
R L Koontz Const Inc
Bought by
Veltri Mario A and Veltri Carol A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,120
Interest Rate
8.3%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $100 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $244,000 | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $142,000 | Cornerstone Title & Settleme | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First Fidelity Title Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $173,900 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $123,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $195,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $139,397 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $139,120 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $99,120 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 12/19/25 | Sold | $387,000 | -0.5% | $246 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/10/2025 11/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/07/2025 11/07/25 | For Sale | $389,000 | +59.4% | $247 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/12/2018 07/12/18 | Sold | $244,000 | -5.8% | $155 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/05/2018 06/05/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/05/2018 06/05/18 | For Sale | $259,000 | -- | $165 / Sq Ft |
Source: Stellar MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,770 | $226,977 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $2,770 | $220,580 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $2,731 | $214,155 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,654 | $207,917 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,549 | $201,861 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,633 | $199,074 | $27,500 | $171,574 |
| 2019 | $2,737 | $203,818 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $3,125 | $187,926 | $27,500 | $160,426 |
| 2017 | $2,875 | $180,482 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,462 | $122,631 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,374 | $121,779 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,374 | $114,671 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $1,366 | $112,976 | $21,800 | $91,176 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kelly Welch
-
Steve Johnston
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Steve Johnston
LPT REALTY, LLC
(941) 302-8080
1 in this area
20 Total Sales
-
Cody Craig
Seller's Agent in 2018
Cody Craig
EXIT KING REALTY
(941) 539-1550
10 in this area
85 Total Sales
Map
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: A4671308
APN: 18839-0040-9
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