Manatee County property record for 5947 River Forest Cir, Bradenton, FL 34203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 4,388 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 acres (42,253 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,634 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17291-0145-9 |
| Primary APN | 17291-0145-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,388 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,816 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 42,253 sqft (0.97 acres) |
| View / Lot | River |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,195 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 528 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 5947 RIVER FOREST CIR |
|---|---|
| City | BRADENTON |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34203-9312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD-R |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 RIVER FOREST A SUB PI#17291.0145/9 |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER FOREST |
| Legal Tract | 01729100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MANATEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 2011 |
5947 River Forest Cir is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Manatee County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5947 RIVER FOREST CIR, BRADENTON, FL 34203-9312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1533 / 6267 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5947 River Forest Cir was $9,634 with exemptions applied, up 2% 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 | $708,225 (+2.7%) | $1,427,382 (-0.23%) Land $204,000 Building $1,223,382 | |
| 2025 | $9,634.00 (+2%) | $689,606 | $1,430,613 Land $204,000 Building $1,226,613 |
| 2024 | $9,445.00 (+1.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,351.00 (+3.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $650,651 (+3.5%) | $1,463,547 (+15.55%) Land $204,000 Building $1,259,547 |
| 2022 | $9,075.00 Homeowner's exemption | $628,663 | $1,266,545 Land $200,000 Building $1,066,545 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5947 River Forest Cir 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 2, 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 33 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1993–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
| 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 5947 River Forest Cir is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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