Manatee County property record for 5979 River Forest Cir, Bradenton, FL 34203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,184 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,035 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17291-0106-9 |
| Primary APN | 17291-0106-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,730 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 30,035 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| View / Lot | Standard |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 874 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 464 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 5979 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 1 RIVER FOREST A SUB; LESS O.R. 1691/4198 DESC AS FOLL: COM AT THE NE COR OF LOT 1, RIVER FOREST SUB (PB32/18-22) FOR A POB: TH S 00 DEG 11 MIN 26 SEC W, ALG THE E LN OF SD |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER FOREST |
| Legal Tract | 01729100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MANATEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 2011 |
Source: Manatee County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5979 RIVER FOREST CIR, BRADENTON, FL 34203-9312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20102862136 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2358 / 3451 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $489,463 (+2.7%) | $940,519 (-1.25%) Land $102,000 Building $838,519 | |
| 2025 | $6,614.00 (+2.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $476,595 (+5.99%) | $952,458 (-1.57%) Land $102,000 Building $850,458 |
| 2024 | $6,431.00 (+1.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,358.00 (+2.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $449,673 (+3%) | $967,633 (+15.15%) Land $102,000 Building $865,633 |
| 2022 | $6,198.00 Homeowner's exemption | $436,576 | $840,352 Land $100,000 Building $740,352 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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