EXTREMELY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN 2.5 ACRES RIGHT IN THE HEART OF UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER! Surrounded by mature oak trees on an expansive lot, this beautiful property boasts the best of both country and city living! You have the luxury of space and privacy, with the convenience of Sarasota's finest shopping and dining just minutes away. Wake up in the morning and walk out your front door to Whole Foods for coffee, then ride your bike up to Nathan Benderson park for a workout, grab lunch with friends at one of the many restaurants nearby and do some shopping at UTC mall. Every weekend brings new events, festivals, or markets in this rapidly growing area and you are a short walk, bike or golf cart ride away from it all! When you've had enough entertainment, retreat to the privacy of your home and enjoy a quiet evening by the pool or do some cooking in your beautifully renovated kitchen. The entire main living area has brand new Coretec Vinyl Plank flooring (with enough left over to add to the bedrooms as you choose), as well as pocket sliding doors to the pool. With an attached two car garage and an additional detached four car garage, there is plenty of room for additonal cars, trailers, golf cart, workshops, or even a home gym! Come make this property your own and enjoy everything University Town Center has to offer! * * * HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY NOON ON SATURDAY * * * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
2.53 acresLot Size
$450Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Lauren Harreld Phelps• SARABAY REAL ESTATE INC
Bought with Lauren Harreld Phelps• SARABAY REAL ESTATE INC
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4522294
Redfin Estimate
$814,625
$31K since sold in June 2022$16K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 76.8% higher than the average sale price ($461K) of 6 comparable homes.
EXTREMELY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN 2.5 ACRES RIGHT IN THE HEART OF UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER! Surrounded by mature oak trees on an expansive lot, this beautiful property boasts the best of both country and city living! You have the luxury of space and privacy, with the convenience of Sarasota's finest shopping and dining just minutes away. Wake up in the morning and walk out your front door to Whole Foods for coffee, then ride your bike up to Nathan Benderson park for a workout, grab lunch with friends at one of the many restaurants nearby and do some shopping at UTC mall. Every weekend brings new events, festivals, or markets in this rapidly growing area and you are a short walk, bike or golf cart ride away from it all! When you've had enough entertainment, retreat to the privacy of your home and enjoy a quiet evening by the pool or do some cooking in your beautifully renovated kitchen. The entire main living area has brand new Coretec Vinyl Plank flooring (with enough left over to add to the bedrooms as you choose), as well as pocket sliding doors to the pool. With an attached two car garage and an additional detached four car garage, there is plenty of room for additonal cars, trailers, golf cart, workshops, or even a home gym! Come make this property your own and enjoy everything University Town Center has to offer! * * * HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY NOON ON SATURDAY * * * *
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A3969175
Nov 21, 2012
Listed
*
Public Records
Sep 1, 1985
Sold
$39,000
$22/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1982
Sold
$56,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,888 (−13.6%)
$375,600 + $244,800
$620,400
2024
$9,124 (+5.3%)
$442,300 + $289,700
$732,000
2023
$8,669 (+23.4%)
$396,600 + $297,300
$693,900
2022
$7,023 (+131.1%)
$254,200 + $293,100
$547,300
2021
$3,039
2020
$3,038 (+12.6%)
2019
$2,698 (+2.7%)
2018
$2,626 (+3.2%)
2017
$2,546 (−4.1%)
2016
$2,656 (+0.6%)
2015
$2,641 (+0.4%)
2014
$2,631 (+0.1%)
2013
$2,627 (+2.6%)
2012
$2,561
Tax history for 6001 Center Ring Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,888 (−13.6%)
$375,600 + $244,800
$620,400
2024
$9,124 (+5.3%)
$442,300 + $289,700
$732,000
2023
$8,669 (+23.4%)
$396,600 + $297,300
$693,900
2022
$7,023 (+131.1%)
$254,200 + $293,100
$547,300
2021
$3,039
2020
$3,038 (+12.6%)
2019
$2,698 (+2.7%)
2018
$2,626 (+3.2%)
2017
$2,546 (−4.1%)
2016
$2,656 (+0.6%)
2015
$2,641 (+0.4%)
2014
$2,631 (+0.1%)
2013
$2,627 (+2.6%)
2012
$2,561
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SARASOTA GARDENS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,811
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,789
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 2,789
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,811
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: N 1/2 LOT 6 SARASOTA GARDENS & E 1/2 OF VACATED CENTER RING RD LYING ADJ, TOGETHER WITH VACATED R/W AS DESC IN ORI 2017058495, SUBJ TO 300 SF DRAINAGE & UTILITY ESMT TO SARASOTA COUNTY AS DESC
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,824
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 110,265
Legal Lot Number: 6
Acres: 2.5313
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,811
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0016080010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
Booker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Booker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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
Sarasota, FL • 34243
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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
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Estimated sale price
$774,000 – $937,000
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