5551 Contento Dr, Sarasota, FL 34242 Property Records

Sarasota County property record for 5551 Contento Dr, Sarasota, FL 34242

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,287 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.355 acres (15,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,850,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$16,491 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN0082-16-0013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0082-16-0013

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,287 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,287 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area15,500 sqft (0.355 acres)
Lot Width1 ft Width
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area484 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area392 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area944 sqft
Patio Area688 sqft
Boat AccessBoat Access

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5551 CONTENTO DR
CitySARASOTA
StateFL
Zip34242-1836
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSF2; SKOD
Legal DescriptionLOT 261 SIESTA ISLES UNIT 8
Legal Range17E
Legal Township37S
Legal Section12
Legal SubdivisionSIESTA ISLES UNIT 8
Legal Tract1670
Legal Lot Number261
Legal Unit8
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Township / Civil DivisionSARASOTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract1904

Owner

Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address11105 MAHOGANY DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742-4002
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 22, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AXIA FINANCIAL LLC
Sep 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CITIZENS BANK NA
Sep 8, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SABAL PALM BK
Dec 13, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
SABAL PALM BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 13, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022137732
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateAug 22, 2022
Property Address5551 CONTENTO DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1836
Document Number0000137732
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 39&39A
Instrument DateAug 17, 2022
Instrument2022137732
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2022
Title CompanyINTEGRITY TITLE SERVICES INC, INTEGRITY TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$12,950.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6190 N 300 E, 6190, LEESBURG, IN 46538-9123

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11105 MAHOGANY DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742-4002

Mortgage

Document Number0000137733
DateAug 22, 2022
Instrument2022137733
Lender
NameAXIA FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Property Address5551 CONTENTO DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1836
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6190 N 300 E, LEESBURG, IN 46538-9123

Mortgage

Document Number0000126009
DateSep 15, 2020
Instrument2020126009
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

September 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Property Address5551 CONTENTO DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1836
Document Number0000126008
Instrument DateSep 8, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address6190 N 300 E LEESBURG IN 465389123, LEESBURG, IN 46538-9123

Mortgage

Document Number0000126008
DateSep 15, 2020
Instrument126008
Lender
NameSABAL PALM BK
TypeBank
AddressSARASOTA, FL 34236
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateDec 13, 2019
Property Address5551 CONTENTO DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1836
Document Number0000171212
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 39&39A
Instrument DateDec 13, 2019
Instrument2019171212
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 4, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$7,560.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5537 PALMER CIR UNIT 103, 5537, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34211-2586

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6190 N 300 E, LEESBURG, IN 46538-9123

Mortgage

Document Number0000171213
DateDec 13, 2019
Instrument2019171213
Lender
NameSABAL PALM BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountySarasota County
Unified School DistrictSarasota County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$16,491.00 (-14.68%)$1,433,100 (-10.91%) Land $1,043,800 Building $389,300$1,433,100 (-10.91%) Land $1,043,800 Building $389,300
2023$19,328.00 (+20.69%)$1,608,600 (+8.92%) Land $1,119,500 Building $489,100$1,608,600 (+8.92%) Land $1,119,500 Building $489,100
2022$16,015.00$1,476,800 Land $1,086,900 Building $389,900$1,476,800 Land $1,086,900 Building $389,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation10.0 ft
CoastalYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 421 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies784 units insured
incl. 363 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims486 (1980–2024)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2024 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Milton, Oct 2024 · 64 claims
  • Hurricane Helene, Sep 2024 · 299 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jun 1992 · 14 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST
serves 272,267 people · EPA ID FL6581591
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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