Sarasota County property record for 1256 5th St, Sarasota, FL 34236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,505 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $337 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2026-12-0054 |
| Primary APN | 2026-12-0054 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,505 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,725 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,505 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Mainland |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 490 sqft |
| Patio Area | 490 sqft |
| Utility Building | 44 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2026120054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1256 5TH ST |
| City | SARASOTA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34236-4928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DTE |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BLK 26 PLAT OF SARASOTA |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF SARASOTA (EXHIBIT) |
| Legal Tract | 56 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SARASOTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
1256 5th St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2012.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1241 N PALM AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236-5602 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012153946 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2856002320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 5th St was $337, up 10.5% from the year before.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Municipality | Sarasota City |
| Unified School District | Sarasota County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $337.00 (+10.49%) | $572,958 | $886,100 Land $687,800 Building $198,300 |
| 2024 | $305.00 (+11.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $273.00 (-88.83%) Additional exemption filed | $834,600 (+2.8%) Land $656,300 Building $178,300 | $834,600 (+2.8%) Land $656,300 Building $178,300 |
| 2022 | $2,445.00 Additional exemption filed | $811,900 Land $656,300 Building $155,600 | $811,900 Land $656,300 Building $155,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1256 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 58 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,039 units insured incl. 981 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 54 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1256 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SARASOTA-CITY OF serves 55,364 people · EPA ID FL6580326 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 173 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Blue Stream, Frontier, Summit Broadband, T-Mobile.
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