3831 E Forest Lake DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34232

$599,000 Asking Price

5 beds
3 baths
2,917  sqft
Built in 1954

Being sold for lot value only! Your chance to own 0.76 acres in the highly-sought after community of Old Forest Lakes has arrived. West of I-75 and located in the heart of Sarasota, this property sits waiting for your personal touch. This huge lot gives you plenty of space to add a pool/spa and create a backyard oasis suited to your liking. There is ample space for all the boat and R/V toys and a fenced area to store them in. With 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, there is enough room for everyone to have their own space. This house has the potential to have both a double master, AND an additional in-law suite. You can also use the bonus space for storage, an office, or extra living space. Expand on what's already there and complete the renovations needed, or start fresh and build your own custom dream home. Less than 5 miles from one of the top ranked beaches in the country, Siesta Key. Additionally, the legacy trail in only minutes away. Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands, other area beaches, and all the major shopping and restaurant hubs in Sarasota are also only a short drive away. Don't miss this opportunity to own this gem of a property in the beautiful Old Forest Lakes community.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Rooms:
Bonus Room, Storage Rooms
Appliances:
Disposal, Electric Water Heater
Laundry:
Inside
Flooring:
Carpet, Concrete, Linoleum, Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central

Exterior

General:
Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
Style:
Florida, Ranch
Parking:
Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Oversized

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Drapes, Rods, Shades
General:
Block, Concrete, One, Slab

Location

Road/Access:
Street Paved
HOA Amenities:
250.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Sarasota

Lot

Zoning:
RE2, LOT 3 BLK A FOREST LAKES UNIT 1, 0061140014
Fencing:
Vinyl, Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS

This listing courtesy of:
COMPASS FLORIDA LLC, Shana Hamel, PLLC

About Sarasota, FL

Housing

Number of Units
152,825
Median Home Value
$341,369
Median Rent
$1,292

27.49% of housing units are renter occupied.

18.88% are vacant.

Commute

Car
66.43%
Public Transportation
0.60%
Walk to Work
0.72%
Work from Home
31.09%
Other
0.55%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
264,751
Median Age
51.20
Median Household Size
2.39

Education

High School
26.25%
Associate’s Degree
8.64%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.70%
Graduate Degree
17.31%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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