Sarasota County property record for 251 Faith Ave, Osprey, FL 34229
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 4.99 acres (217,775 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,230 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 0149-03-0008 |
| Primary APN | 0149-03-0008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 736 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,055 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 931 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 217,775 sqft (4.99 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 169 sqft |
| Deck Area | 383 sqft |
| Patio Area | 148 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 251 FAITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OSPREY |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34229-9469 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | OUE2 |
| Legal Description | S 330 FT OF N 690 FT OF E 330 FT OF W 660 FT OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 TOGETHER WITH LANDS DESC AS THE N 319.76 FT OF S 831.49 FT OF |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 38S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ACREAGE & UNREC |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | OSPREY-LAUREL-NOKOMIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 2101 |
The current owner of 251 Faith Ave acquired it in June 2013.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 FAITH AVE, OSPREY, FL 34229-9469 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000085753 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Faith Ave was $8,230 with exemptions applied.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Unified School District | Sarasota County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,230.00 Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $780,841 | $1,083,900 Land $873,200 Building $210,700 |
| 2023 | $4,283.00 (+14.55%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $377,946 (+26.65%) | $691,500 (+71.38%) Land $479,800 Building $211,700 |
| 2022 | $3,739.00 Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $298,426 | $403,500 Land $195,100 Building $208,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Faith Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 14.2 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 241 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 241 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
| 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 251 Faith Ave 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 | SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST serves 272,267 people · EPA ID FL6581591 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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