Manatee County property record for 5972 River Forest Cir, Bradenton, FL 34203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,579 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.665 acres (28,967 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $499,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,412 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17291-0215-0 |
| Primary APN | 17291-0215-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,579 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,153 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 28,967 sqft (0.665 acres) |
| View / Lot | Standard |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 384 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 622 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 5972 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 23 RIVER FOREST A SUB PI#17291.0215/0 |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER FOREST |
| Legal Tract | 01729100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MANATEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 2011 |
5972 River Forest Cir is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2006.
Source: Manatee County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5972 RIVER FOREST CIR, BRADENTON, FL 34203-9312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1903 / 241 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021460988 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5972 River Forest Cir was $6,412 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% 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 | $477,690 (+2.7%) | $906,719 (-1.16%) Land $102,000 Building $804,719 | |
| 2025 | $6,412.00 (+2.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $465,131 | $917,384 Land $102,000 Building $815,384 |
| 2024 | $6,235.00 (+1.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,165.00 (+2.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $438,856 (+3%) | $930,060 (+14.71%) Land $102,000 Building $828,060 |
| 2022 | $6,009.00 Homeowner's exemption | $426,074 | $810,791 Land $100,000 Building $710,791 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5972 River Forest Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 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 5972 River Forest Cir is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 76% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | 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 108 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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