Sarasota County property record for 4468 Tortoise Rd, Venice, FL 34293
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,837 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0458-16-0068 |
| Primary APN | 0458-16-0068 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Mainland |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Patio Area | 35 sqft |
| Utility Building | 106 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0458160068 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD |
| City | VENICE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34293-5962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3689 & 3690 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 13 |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH VENICE UNIT 13 |
| Legal Tract | 999 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3689 |
| Legal Unit | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | VENICE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2509 |
4468 Tortoise Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5962 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED MORTGAGE LENDING |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOWER LLC |
| Apr 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017128461 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5962 |
| Document Number | 0000096417 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202696417 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLE TITLE, SIMPLIFILE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5962 |
| Document Number | 0000096417, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202696417 |
| Name | UNITED MORTGAGE LENDING |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Property Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5962 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5962 |
| Document Number | 0000166186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021166186 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MD 21046 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Property Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5962 |
| Document Number | 0000057026 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD VENICE FL 342935962, VENICE, FL 34293-5962 |
| Document Number | 0000057026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 57026 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5962 |
| Document Number | 0000128461 |
| Map Reference | MB6 PG49 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017128461 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST INTL TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,183.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 LAGUNA DR, 710, VENICE, FL 34285-1300 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4468 TORTOISE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5962 |
| Document Number | 0000128462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017128462 |
| Name | THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4468 Tortoise Rd was $1,837 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of December 10, 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 | $1,837.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,801 | $186,600 Land $76,000 Building $110,600 |
| 2023 | $1,679.00 (+4.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $140,395 (+3%) | $221,500 (-0.4%) Land $72,000 Building $149,500 |
| 2022 | $1,602.00 Homeowner's exemption | $136,306 | $222,400 Land $94,400 Building $128,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4468 Tortoise Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 91 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 91 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1992–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
Wildfire risk around 4468 Tortoise Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 | 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 476 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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