Manatee County property record for 305 Suwanee Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,956 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.443 acres (19,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,700 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,871 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68012-0000-4 |
| Primary APN | 68012-0000-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,956 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,396 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,956 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,300 sqft (0.443 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 193 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Standard |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 312 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 305 SUWANEE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SARASOTA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34243-1930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-3 RES |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 BLK G BALLENTINE MANOR ESTATES PI#68012.0000/4 |
| Legal Range | 17E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | BALLENTINE MANOR ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 06793400 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | MANATEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADENTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
305 Suwanee Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2000.
Source: Manatee County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 SUWANEE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243-1930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1583 / 2345 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 1622002675 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Suwanee Ave was $2,871 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% 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 | $229,644 (+6.23%) | $613,961 (-3.15%) Land $221,000 Building $392,961 | |
| 2025 | $2,871.00 (+3.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $216,174 | $633,930 Land $221,000 Building $412,930 |
| 2024 | $2,777.00 (+1.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,723.00 (+3.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $203,963 (+3%) | $550,959 (+24.28%) Land $117,300 Building $433,659 |
| 2022 | $2,639.00 Homeowner's exemption | $198,022 | $443,331 Land $115,000 Building $328,331 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 Suwanee Ave 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 VE, 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 305 Suwanee Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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