Sarasota County property record for 4945 Laurel Hill Dr, Venice, FL 34293
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,998 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.306 acres (13,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,892 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0446-10-0037 |
| Primary APN | 0446-10-0037 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,998 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,998 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 13,340 sqft (0.306 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 530 sqft |
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 437 sqft |
| Patio Area | 960 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4945 LAUREL HILL DR |
|---|---|
| City | VENICE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34293-4299 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 142 STONECASTLE AT SOUTHWOOD UNIT 2 PH 1 |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONECASTLE AT SOUTHWOOD UNIT 2 PH 1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Tract | 2553 |
| Legal Lot Number | 142 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | VENICE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 2720 |
The current owner of 4945 Laurel Hill Dr bought it in January 2011.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4945 LAUREL HILL DR, VENICE, FL 34293-4299 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011005247 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Property Address | 4945 LAUREL HILL DR, VENICE, FL 34293-4299 |
| Document Number | 0000159822 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4945 LAUREL HILL DR VENICE FL 342934299, VENICE, FL 34293-4299 |
| Document Number | 0000159822 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 159822 |
| Name | ACHIEVA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DUNEDIN, FL 34697 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 19, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 4945 Laurel Hill Dr was $2,892 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 | $2,892.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $294,108 | $392,400 Land $95,300 Building $297,100 |
| 2023 | $3,370.00 (+2.84%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $277,494 (+3%) | $463,500 (+3.78%) Land $97,000 Building $366,500 |
| 2022 | $3,277.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $269,412 | $446,600 Land $89,000 Building $357,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4945 Laurel Hill Dr 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 59 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 59 in force |
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 4945 Laurel Hill Dr is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 52% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 133 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 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband, Hotwire Communications.
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