This home's estimate is 9.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 6 comparable homes.
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12001 Backwater Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
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5-Acre Homestead
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Sale history for 12001 Backwater Rd
$373/sq ft
$389/sq ft
$389/sq ft
$408/sq ft
$425/sq ft
$450/sq ft
$474/sq ft
$490/sq ft
$491/sq ft
$278/sq ft
$245/sq ft

Endless possibilities to create life-long memories you will cherish forever in your new home that sits on a gorgeous 5 acre lot in Sarasota! Bring the loved ones, pets and toys - plenty of room for all to play. Whether you are taking a dip in the pool, casting a line into the pond or hosting a BBQ under the pole barn there sure is something for everyone. Imagine enjoying a cold glass of lemonade while watching the world go passing by as you relax on the larger-than-life front porch. Inside your new home you will find great space for entertaining (larger than your typical room sizes), crown molding, french doors to the screened lanai, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, walk-in pantry, laundry room and an oversized 2 car garage. Roof is approximately 3 years old. * * * Occoupied DO NOT approach property without a confirmed appointment * * *
$141/sq ft
$160/sq ft
$14/sq ft
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Tax history for 12001 Backwater Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: Oversized, Parking Pad
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Has Attached Garage
- Has Garage
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 3
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
- Other Rooms Information
- # of Rooms: 13
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump
- Cooling Information: Central Air
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox
- Fencing: Barbed Wire, Wood
- Pool Information
- Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
- Has Private Pool
- Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Has Spa
- Property Features
- Universal Property Id: US-12115-N-0539010111-R-N
- Waterfront Information
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Pond
- Waterfront Feet Total: 0
- Water View Y/N: 1
- Water View Description: Pond
- Water Access Y/N: 1
- Water Access Description: Pond
- Water Extras Y/N: 0
- Farm Information
- Number Of Wells: 1
- Number Of Septics: 1
- Property Information
- CDD Y/N: 0
- Homestead Y/N: 1
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Zoning: OUE
- Land Information
- Total Acreage: 5 to less than 10
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 5
- Lot Size Dimensions: 288x785
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Lot Size Square Meters: 20234
- Building Information
- MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 405.06
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $8,454
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lease / Rent Details
- Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location
- Multi-Family Financial Information
- Total Annual Fees: $900
- Total Monthly Fees: $75
- Multi-Unit Information
- Unit Number YN: 0
- Furnished: Negotiable
- HOA Information
- Association Name: MILLER MANAGEMNET
- Has HOA
- MFR_Association2YN: 0
- Association Fee Requirement: Required
- Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
- Monthly HOA Amount: 75.00
- Association Fee: $900
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- School Information
- Elementary School: Tatum Ridge Elementary
- Location Information
- Directions: East on Fruitville Road, turn left onto Cowpen Lane, turn right onto Celestine Road, turn left on Bern Creek Loop
- Community Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,058
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 5 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1992
- Year Renovated: 2002
- County: Sarasota County
- APN: 0539010111
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Third Party YN: 1
- Listing Information
- Attribution Contact: 941-718-8317
- Previous Status: Pending
- Backups Requested YN: 1
- Listing Date Information
- Days to Contract: 256
- Status Contractual Search Date: 2025-11-14
- Listing Price Information
- Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 389.14
- Green Information
- Direction Faces: South
- Home Information
- Living Area: 3058
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Meters: 284.10
- Building Area Total: 4360
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Foundation Details: Slab, Stem Wall
- Stories Total: 2
- Levels: Two
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 110° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 6.4 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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