Manatee County property record for 5502 Gardens Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $496,800 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,438 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20518-0205-2 |
| Primary APN | 20518-0205-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,308 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| View / Lot | Standard |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 328 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 5502 GARDENS DR |
|---|---|
| City | SARASOTA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34243-3028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD-R |
| Legal Description | LOT 37 ROSEWOOD AT THE GARDENS SEC 2 SUB PI#20518.0205/2 |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEWOOD AT THE GARDENS SECTION 2 |
| Legal Tract | 02051802 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MANATEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 809 |
5502 Gardens Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2025.
Source: Manatee County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7804 PASSIONFLOWER DR, SARASOTA, FL 34241-1002 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202222377 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023706 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MANATEE FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5502 GARDENS DR, SARASOTA, FL 34243-3028 |
| Document Number | 0041022377 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 102&103 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202241022377 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,477.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 575 BORING CHAPEL RD APT 8, 575, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37615-3893 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7804 PASSIONFLOWER DR, SARASOTA, FL 34241-1002 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5502 Gardens Dr was $5,438, down 11.9% from the year before.
Source: Manatee County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Manatee County |
| Unified School District | Manatee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $343,596 (-0.98%) Land $56,100 Building $287,496 | $343,596 (-0.98%) Land $56,100 Building $287,496 | |
| 2025 | $5,438.00 (-11.88%) | $347,003 Land $56,100 Building $290,903 | $347,003 Land $56,100 Building $290,903 |
| 2024 | $6,171.00 (-2.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,344.00 (+240.34%) | $400,349 (+176.78%) Land $56,100 Building $344,249 | $400,349 (+1.17%) Land $56,100 Building $344,249 |
| 2022 | $1,864.00 Homeowner's exemption | $144,645 | $395,709 Land $55,000 Building $340,709 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5502 Gardens Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1992.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 67 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 67 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1992–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Hurricane Debby |
| 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 5502 Gardens 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 | MANATEE COUNTY UTILITIES DEPT serves 347,800 people · EPA ID FL6411132 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 321 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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