Manatee County property record for 1716 E 78th Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,128 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,008 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20204-0025-9 |
| Primary APN | 20204-0025-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,786 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,128 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Standard |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 474 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1716 E 78TH DR |
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| City | SARASOTA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-4.5 RE |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 CASTLEBERRY PARK PI#20204.0025/9 |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLEBERRY PARK |
| Legal Tract | 02020400 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MANATEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADENTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Overtown Historic District listed 2002 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 02000781 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1716 E 78th Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Manatee County records, as of July 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1914, TALLEVAST, FL 34270-1914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1768 / 3889 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MANATEE FL |
| Property Address | 1716 E 78TH DR, SARASOTA, FL 34243 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0027607926 |
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| Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2760/7926 |
| Instrument | 201841125881 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1716 E 78th Dr was $3,008 with a senior citizen's exemption, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Manatee County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Manatee County |
| Unified School District | Manatee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $172,279 (-25.83%) | $227,837 (-1.91%) Land $51,000 Building $176,837 | |
| 2025 | $3,008.00 (+4.41%) | $232,264 Land $51,000 Building $181,264 | $232,264 Land $51,000 Building $181,264 |
| 2024 | $2,881.00 (+1.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,828.00 (+27.33%) | $234,500 (+51.36%) Land $51,000 Building $183,500 | $234,500 (+51.36%) Land $51,000 Building $183,500 |
| 2022 | $2,221.00 | $154,931 Land $23,000 Building $131,931 | $154,931 Land $23,000 Building $131,931 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1716 E 78th Dr 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 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 52 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 52 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1982–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1716 E 78th Dr is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 73% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT serves 347,800 people · EPA ID FL6411132 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Xfinity.
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