5115 Desoto Rd is a 1,555 square foot house on a 4.57 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 20, 1999 for $235,000. Based on Redfin's Sarasota data, we estimate the home's value is $802,849.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
4.57 acresLot Size
$516Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$802,849
$568K since sold in August 1999$6,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 67.5% higher than the average sale price ($479K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
OUE-2
Open Use Estate, 1 unit/2 acres
The OUE District is intended to retain the open character of land. This district provides for and encourages resource conservation and activities with an agricultural orientation, and is intended to be comprised of a combination of residential and agricultural activity. Normally, necessary urban services cannot be efficiently or economically provided to lands in this district in the foreseeable future. Permitted uses are limited to conservation, agriculture, very low density residential development, recreation, and with certain limitations, institutional and other uses not contrary to the character of the district. The open vista, low-density character of residential areas in this district should be protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. The Comprehensive Plan's objective of protecting the integrity and quality of established residential neighborhoods should be implemented in residential areas within this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Wastewater treatment
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Nov 25, 2024 • Final
Residential roofing
Tear off the existing flat roof and replace it with a modified bitumen system on the northeast section of the building.
Roofing
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.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SARASOTA GARDENS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,555
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,963
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,963
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,555
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 13 SARASOTA GARDENS & W 1/2 OF VACATED CENTER RING RD LYING ADJ CONTAINING 4.5 C-AC M/L
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 199,231
Legal Lot Number: 13
Acres: 4.5737
Zoning Code: OUE2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Good Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: COUNTY OF SARASOTA
Tax Area: COUNTY OF SARASOTA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,555
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0016160001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Booker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Booker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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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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Estimated sale price
$763,000 – $924,000
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