Enjoy beautiful sunsets perched atop your upper balcony overlooking a nature presrve in the lovely neighborhood that is part of The Oaks Country Club, The Oaks Preserve. This charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath maintenance free custom home was designed by Frank Folsom Smith and is completely private, yet offers you membership in Sarasota's finest country club, The Oaks. Two 18-hole golf courses, 12 Har-Tru tennis courts, a croquet lawn, a resort style pool, and many social activities along with fine dining are all available for your pefect Florida lifestyle. An open living room with a fireplace, dining room, a kitchen with breakfast area, enclosed air-conditioned lanai with a spiral staircase leading to an upper balcony, 3 bedrooms, 2 en suite, and lovely views from every window complement your home in the Oaks Preserve. Wood shae roof replaced with stone coated metal roof in 2012.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
7,076 sq ftLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rosalie Phillips• MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Bought with Ian Addy, PA• MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Your own Florida retreat in Sarasota's exceptional Country Club - The Oaks. This beautiful home never before offered for sale was designed by Frank Folsom Smith and built by Tandem. This charming 3BR/3BA maintenance free, custom home exudes original Oaks charm and is located at the end lot of a private cul-de-sac. Formal entry hall welcomes you to oversized living room with tray ceiling, wood burning fireplace, and separate formal dining room. Beautiful use of crown moldings and chair rail. The popular "H" floor plan offers living flexibility and privacy. Enclosed & air-conditioned lanai is a comfortable multi-purpose bonus room. Spiral staircase leads to rooftop "widow's walk"for serene sunset views over the Eagle preserve. Community pool is steps from your front door. Property Sold AS IS. Oaks Club membership required with purchase - $65,400 Equity or $40,000 Social. Lowest priced single family home in the Oaks.
Property Description
Elevated
Public Records
May 4, 1990
Sold
$265,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,800 (+4.3%)
2024
$4,601 (+4.1%)
2023
$4,419 (+3.3%)
2022
$4,277 (+1.4%)
2021
$4,218 (−2.5%)
$74,100 + $265,300
$339,400
2020
$4,326 (+2.8%)
$70,400 + $272,300
$342,700
2019
$4,209 (−2.6%)
$70,400 + $266,900
$337,300
2018
$4,322 (−5.0%)
$58,400 + $253,600
$312,000
2017
$4,551 (−5.2%)
$61,100 + $263,500
$324,600
2016
$4,803 (−8.1%)
$49,700 + $289,000
$338,700
2015
$5,228 (+55.9%)
$53,000 + $308,900
$361,900
2014
$3,354
2013
$3,351 (+28.2%)
2012
$2,613
Tax history for 159 Bishopscourt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,800 (+4.3%)
2024
$4,601 (+4.1%)
2023
$4,419 (+3.3%)
2022
$4,277 (+1.4%)
2021
$4,218 (−2.5%)
$74,100 + $265,300
$339,400
2020
$4,326 (+2.8%)
$70,400 + $272,300
$342,700
2019
$4,209 (−2.6%)
$70,400 + $266,900
$337,300
2018
$4,322 (−5.0%)
$58,400 + $253,600
$312,000
2017
$4,551 (−5.2%)
$61,100 + $263,500
$324,600
2016
$4,803 (−8.1%)
$49,700 + $289,000
$338,700
2015
$5,228 (+55.9%)
$53,000 + $308,900
$361,900
2014
$3,354
2013
$3,351 (+28.2%)
2012
$2,613
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,076 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,976
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0133130012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
RSF-1
PUD
Residential Single-Family District
The RSF Districts permit single-family residential densities, which may take the form of single-family detached or cluster subdivisions; Cluster subdivisions may include lot line, traditional, patio, villa, atrium, duplex, or townhouse units. The nature of the use of property is the same in all RSF Districts, with variation among the RSF-1, RSF-2, RSF-3 and RSF-4 Districts in the requirements for density, lot area and width, and yards; A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions and requirements necessary to preserve and protect the single-family residential character of the neighborhood; The RSF Districts are generally used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as Low Density, Moderate Density and Medium Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map and on the Barrier Islands where the application of the district would not increase the density of development or hamper hurricane evacuation planning and disaster mitigation efforts. Locations on the Barrier Islands that have existing RSF zoning are acknowledged, and are considered to be consistent with the Future Land Use Map. The RSF-4 District is also used to implement the Comprehensive Plan in the areas shown as Office/Multifamily Residential Area and Corridor on the Future Land Use; The RSF-4 District, while not a primary implementing district, may also be allowed in Regional, Community, Village I, Village II, and Neighborhood Commercial Centers. Appropriate densities within the Low; Moderate or Medium Density Residential areas shall be guided by the density ranges as outlined in Future Land Use Policy 1.1.1, Objective 2.3, and Policy 2.3.1 of the Comprehensive Plan; These densities shall also be determined, in part, by the land use designations and developed residential areas surrounding the parcel.
Zone overlays
Planned Unit Development Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Aug 28, 2024 • Active
Residential mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Microwave Hood, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Built-Up, Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch