Sarasota County property record for 449 Sapphire Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,285 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $7,974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2001-05-0003 |
| Primary APN | 2001-05-0003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,285 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 275 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 449 SAPPHIRE DR |
|---|---|
| City | SARASOTA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34234-2723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 33 BLK B SAPPHIRE SHORES |
| Legal Range | 17E |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAPPHIRE SHORES BLKS B C D & K |
| Legal Tract | 378 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SARASOTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
The current owner of 449 Sapphire Dr acquired it in November 2012.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 SAPPHIRE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34234-2725 |
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 | Feb 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000014198 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000143697 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 449 Sapphire Dr was $7,974.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Municipality | Sarasota City |
| Unified School District | Sarasota County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,974.00 | $551,900 Land $405,700 Building $146,200 | $551,900 Land $405,700 Building $146,200 |
| 2023 | $7,893.00 (+18.3%) | $632,900 (+19.3%) Land $451,600 Building $181,300 | $632,900 (+19.3%) Land $451,600 Building $181,300 |
| 2022 | $6,672.00 | $530,500 Land $392,800 Building $137,700 | $530,500 Land $392,800 Building $137,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 449 Sapphire Dr 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 | 8.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 123 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 127 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 93 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 93 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
| 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 449 Sapphire Dr 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-CITY OF serves 55,364 people · EPA ID FL6580326 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) 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 86 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 |
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