Sarasota County property record for 5115 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,555 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 4.57 acres (199,231 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,697 (2025) |
| APN | 0016-16-0001 |
| Primary APN | 0016-16-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,555 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,555 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 199,231 sqft (4.57 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mainland |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Stable | 728 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0016160001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5115 DESOTO RD |
| City | SARASOTA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34235-2651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OUE2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 SARASOTA GARDENS & W 1/2 OF VACATED CENTER RING RD LYING ADJ CONTAINING 4.5 C-AC M/L |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | SARASOTA GARDENS SUB PART OF SEC 2-36-18 |
| Legal Tract | 571 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SARASOTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1205 |
5115 Desoto Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 1999.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5115 DESOTO RD, SARASOTA, FL 34235-2651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 | Aug 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19991999114465 |
| Deed Book / Page | 199901 / 14465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5115 Desoto Rd was $2,697 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 | $2,697.00 Homeowner's exemption | $220,457 | $842,000 Land $792,400 Building $49,600 |
| 2023 | $2,483.00 (+3.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $208,004 (+3%) | $917,600 (+49.84%) Land $838,600 Building $79,000 |
| 2022 | $2,393.00 Homeowner's exemption | $201,946 | $612,400 Land $537,600 Building $74,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 5115 Desoto Rd; 4 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 5115 Desoto Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 82% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 79 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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