This is a very unique home on 3+ acres & almost a one of a kind available in Sarasota county! If you are looking for that home on 3+ acres where you have privacy, your own dock, put your boat in the water & fish in your spring fed lake, then this is it! Across the street is the Myakka State Park which is over 8000 acres where you can fish, camp, hike, ride bikes, ride horses, hunt, camp on the Myakka River and explore this beautiful park. Great custom home and a great location too, only 3 miles to Wellen park, home of the Atlanta Braves ball park, shopping, restaurants, 15 minutes to Englewood beach on Manasota Key, 20 minutes to down town Venice and 3 beaches, 10-15 minutes to I-75 where you can be in Sarasota in 30 minutes which has great restaurants and entertainment. Two major airports within an hours drive. Lake Geraldine is a 274 acre private community with homes from 2500 SQ FT to over 8000 SQ FT. There are 3 lakes in the community where you can have a private dock and a boat on some of them. Walking and hiking trails are around the lakes for home owners to use. Lake Geraldine is known as a "Community living in harmony with nature". There are two gated areas and one non gated area but all owners have access to everything with remotes and gate codes. The home is loaded with upgrades and built very energy efficient with impact glass. The whole house including garage & rear patio has foam insulation in the ceilings! This was a $8K upgrade. It also has a Lifetime roof with a 50 year warranty from Timberline. It has an upgraded dual stage A/C unit which saves big on the electric bills according to manufacturer. It is also plumbed for a outdoor kitchen on lanai already. Over sized garage door and garage, 8 FT high door & garage is 24W x 28 feet long for oversized vehicles. R/O under sink system & home has a soft water system. The "home site" is in a X flood zone now per seller. The home site was raised during construction at the cost of over $22K. This is an exceptional home that will sell quickly. Don't miss this opportunity. More pictures & virtual tour coming soon! High speed internet & basic TV is included in the HOA fee.
This is a very unique home and almost a one of a kind available in Sarasota county! If you are really looking for that home on 3+ acres where you have privacy, room to roam, your own dock, boat in the water & fishing in your spring fed lake, then this is it! Across the street is the Myakka State Park which is over 8000 acres where you can fish, camp, hike, ride bikes, ride horses, hunt, camp on the Myakka River and explore this beautiful park. Only two years young, this custom home is like new! What a great location too, only 3 miles to Wellen park, home of the Atlanta Braves new ball park, shopping, restaurants, 15 minutes to Englewood beach on Manasota Key, 20 minutes to down town Venice and 3 beaches, 10-15 minutes to I-75 where you can be in Sarasota in 30 minutes which has great restaurants and entertainment. Two major airports within about an hours drive too. All home details are under related pictures! Lake Geraldine is a 274 acre private community with homes from 2500 SQ FT to over 8000 SQ FT. There are 3 lakes in the community where you can have a private dock and a boat. Walking and hiking trails are around the lakes for home owners to use. Lake Geraldine is known as a "Community living in harmony with nature". There are two gated sections and one non gated section but all owners have access to everything with remotes and gate codes. The home is loaded with upgrades and built very energy efficient with impact glass. The whole house including garage & rear patio has foam insulation in the ceilings! This was a $8K upgrade. It also has a Lifetime roof with a 50 year warranty from Timberline. Average electric bills are only $147. monthly! It has a upgraded dual stage A/C unit which saves about 30% on the electric bills according to manufacturer. It is also plumbed for a outdoor kitchen on lanai already. Over sized garage door and garage, 8 ft high & garage is 24x28 feet long for oversized vehicles. R/O under sink system & home has a soft water system. This home is in a X flood zone now. The home site was raised during construction at the cost of over $22K. No flood insurance required. Look at all the pictures and descriptions! This is an exceptional home that will sell quickly. Don't miss this opportunity! Be sure to click on the Blue "Virtual Tour 1" link to watch the video.
Public Records
Nov 30, 2001
Sold
$73,000
$29/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1999
Sold
$60,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,518 (+3.4%)
2024
$9,207 (+2.5%)
2023
$8,986 (+48.4%)
2022
$6,053 (+2.9%)
2021
$5,882 (+0.1%)
2020
$5,875 (+329.9%)
$88,100 + $286,800
$374,900
2019
$1,367 (+22.0%)
2018
$1,120 (−10.4%)
$64,500
2017
$1,250 (+10.2%)
$72,400
2016
$1,135 (+12.0%)
$82,400
2015
$1,013 (+12.1%)
2014
$904 (+26.9%)
2013
$712 (−16.6%)
2012
$854
Tax history for 8939 E River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,518 (+3.4%)
2024
$9,207 (+2.5%)
2023
$8,986 (+48.4%)
2022
$6,053 (+2.9%)
2021
$5,882 (+0.1%)
2020
$5,875 (+329.9%)
$88,100 + $286,800
$374,900
2019
$1,367 (+22.0%)
2018
$1,120 (−10.4%)
$64,500
2017
$1,250 (+10.2%)
$72,400
2016
$1,135 (+12.0%)
$82,400
2015
$1,013 (+12.1%)
2014
$904 (+26.9%)
2013
$712 (−16.6%)
2012
$854
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.16 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
2,487
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0796040380
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
AG
Agricultural District
The Agriculture district supports very low-density residential uses and lowintensity agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Veterinary clinic
Aug 22, 2025 • Final
Residential tank
Install an underground liquid propane tank and connect it to a generator.
Gas
Generator
Aug 22, 2025 • Final
Residential generator
Generator
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 24x28
Parking Features: Off Street, Oversized, Parking Pad
Lot Features: Cleared, In County, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Paved, Zoned for Horses
Lot Size Acres: 3.16
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Square Meters: 12788
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 326.00
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,985.63
Tax Year: 2023
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Underground Utilities
Additional Water Information: Lake is private for homeowners only. This home sits on the largest lake which is 48 acres and spring fed. Great fishing & you can have a boat on the water, but no gas engines. Private aluminum dock with this home and gazebo with electric.
Location
Multi-Family Financial Information
Total Annual Fees: $2,076
Total Monthly Fees: $173
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Negotiable
HOA Information
Association Name: Brian Conner
Has HOA
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Fee Requirement: Required
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Monthly HOA Amount: 173.00
Association Fee: $173
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Private Road
School Information
Elementary School: Taylor Ranch Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: Venice Area Middle
High School: Venice Senior High
Location Information
Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 41/Tamiami Trail and South River Rd, go South on River RD. towards Englewood 1.2 miles and then turn Left on EAST River Rd. Go approximately 1 mile to 3rd mailbox on the left and you are there. <Across the street from the small trail head for the Myakka River State Forest>
Community Information
Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Horses Allowed
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,487
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0796040380
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 941-552-6036
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 22
Status Contractual Search Date: 2025-03-11
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 442.30
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: South
Green Indoor Air Quality: No Smoking-Interior Buildg
Green Energy Efficient: Construction, HVAC, Insulation, Windows
Home Information
Living Area: 2487
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Builder
Living Area Meters: 231.05
Building Area Total: 3509
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Builder
Foundation Details: Slab, Stem Wall
Builder Name: DM Dean Homes
Builder Model: Custom
Stories Total: 1
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Taylor Ranch Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
9/10
Venice Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
7/10
Venice Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.1mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
20% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 28 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
Venice, FL • 34293
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6.6 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$911,000 – $1.10M
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