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3831 East Forest Lake Drive, SARASOTA, FL – $650,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,917 Sqft
  • .76 Acres
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,917 Sqft
  • .76 Acres

3831 East Forest Lake Drive

Price Improvement! Listed below appraised value. 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.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #A4577807
  • Price$650,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3.00
  • Full Baths3
  • Square Footage2,917
  • Acres0.76
  • Year Built1954
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StyleFlorida, Ranch
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address3831 East Forest Lake Drive
  • AreaSarasota/Fruitville
  • SubdivisionFOREST LAKES
  • CitySARASOTA
  • CountySarasota
  • StateFL
  • Zip Code34232

Amenities

  • # of Garages2

Parking

Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Oversized

Interior

  • HeatingCentral
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • # of Stories1

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-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

Appliances

Disposal, Electric Water Heater

Exterior

  • Exterior FeaturesPrivate Mailbox, Sliding Doors
  • RoofShingle
  • FoundationSlab

Lot Description

Corner Lot, In County, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Private, Paved

School Information

  • ElementaryWilkinson Elementary
  • MiddleBrookside Middle
  • HighSarasota High

Additional Information

  • Date ListedJuly 27th, 2023
  • Days on Market266
  • ZoningRE2
  • Taxes$2,687
  • HOA Fees$250
  • HOA Fee FrequencyAnnually

Listing Details

  • OfficeCOMPASS FLORIDA LLC
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Price Change History for 3831 East Forest Lake Drive, SARASOTA, FL (MLS® #A4577807)

Date Details Change
Price Reduced from $700,000 to $650,000 $50,000 (7.14%)
Price Reduced from $774,000 to $700,000 $74,000 (9.56%)
Price Reduced from $799,000 to $774,000 $25,000 (3.13%)
Price Reduced from $850,000 to $799,000 $51,000 (6.00%)
Price Reduced from $875,000 to $850,000 $25,000 (2.86%)
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Listing information last updated on May 16th, 2024 at 10:34pm EDT.