3920 78th Pl E, Sarasota, FL 34243 Property Records

Manatee County property record for 3920 78th Pl E, Sarasota, FL 34243 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Square Footage1,948 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,581 sqft (0.197 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$240,000 (2015)
Tax Bill$3,340.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20439-0155-8
Alternative APN
  • 3518332043901558

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,948 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,604 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor588 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area8,581 sqft (0.197 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area416 sqft Garage
Porch Area240 sqft Porch
ViewStandard View

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address3920 78TH PL E
CitySARASOTA
StateFL
Zip34243-4229
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 28 HUNTERS GROVE SUB PI#20439.0155/8
Legal Range18E
Legal Township35S
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionHUNTERS GROVE
Legal Tract02043900
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionMANATEE FL
Minor Civil DivisionBRADENTON
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract809

Owner

Source: Manatee County records · APN 20439-0155-8

Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3920 78TH PL E, SARASOTA, FL 34243-4229
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 17, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 07, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 13, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TRUIST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 14, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 14, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 01, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20153410153
Deed Book / Page2577 / 7467
Prior Transfer DateMar 24, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0021122869
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMANATEE FL
Property Address3920 78TH PL E, SARASOTA, FL 34243-4229
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3920 78TH PL E, SARASOTA, FL 34243-4229
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0041122757
DateNov 17, 2023
Instrument202341122757
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2053

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMANATEE FL
Property Address3920 78TH PL E, SARASOTA, FL 34243-4229
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3920 78TH PL E, SARASOTA, FL 34243-4229
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0041089974
DateJul 07, 2021
Instrument202141089974
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term297 Months
DueApr 01, 2046

August 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMANATEE FL
Property Address3920 78TH PL E, SARASOTA, FL 34243-4229
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3920 78TH PL E, SARASOTA, FL 34243-4229

Mortgage

Document Number0041100062
DateAug 13, 2025
Instrument202541100062
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2055

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMANATEE FL
Property Address3920 78TH PL E, SARASOTA, FL 34243-4229
Document Number0041044090
Instrument DateApr 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE 365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address3920 78TH PL E SARASOTA FL 342434229, SARASOTA, FL 34243-4229

Mortgage

Document Number0041044090
DateApr 30, 2020
Instrument41044090
Lender
NameTRUIST BK
AddressORLANDO, FL 32809
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 29, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Manatee County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyManatee County
Unified School DistrictManatee County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$253,482 (+5.99%)$373,228 (-6.41%) Land $51,000 Building $322,228
2024$3,340.00 (+1.83%)
2023$3,280.00 (+3.08%) Homeowner's exemption$239,163 (+3%)$398,809 (+12.71%) Land $51,000 Building $347,809
2022$3,182.00 Homeowner's exemption$232,197$353,826 Land $50,000 Building $303,826

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Manatee County (12081C), updated September 2, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 3% of the US · above 3% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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