698 Bell Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 Property Records

Sarasota County property record for 698 Bell Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Property Summary

Property TypeWarehouse, Storage
Details2 ba · 7,650 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size1.25 acres (54,430 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,875,000 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill$12,271 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Mortgage
Jan 2023 Mortgage
+ 1 more
APN0216-13-0004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0216-13-0004
Alternative APN
  • 216130004

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area7,650 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area7,650 sqft
FlooringConcrete/Cement
Interior WallsUnfinished

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Fire ResistanceFireproof Steel Frame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area54,430 sqft (1.25 acres)
View / LotMainland
Canopy2,410 sqft
Utility Building3,377 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number0216130004
Street Address698 BELL RD
CitySARASOTA
StateFL
Zip34240-9501
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Warehouse, Storage
Local Zoning CodeILW
Legal DescriptionPART OF LOTS 88, 89 & 90, DESC AS, COM AT NE COR OF LOT 88 TH S-14-08-30-E 498.06 FT FOR POB TH CONT S-14-08-30-E 366.41 FT TH S-01-12-30-W 99.7 FT TH N-89-34-00-W 334.75 FT TH N-03-28-00-E 453.8
Legal Range19E
Legal Township36S
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionPALMER FARMS 1ST UNIT
Legal Tract662
Legal Lot Number88-90
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Township / Civil DivisionSARASOTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract1404

Owner

Source: Sarasota County records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address6324 COUNTY ROAD 579, SEFFNER, FL 33584-3006
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 10, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Unknown
CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE AGENCY LLC
Jan 31, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
CERBCRUS BUSINESS FINANCE AGENCY LLC
Oct 31, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 13, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022169417
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Property Address698 BELL RD, SARASOTA, FL 34240-9501
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6324 COUNTY ROAD 579, SEFFNER, FL 33584-3006

Mortgage

Document Number0000022995
DateFeb 10, 2023
Instrument2023022995
Lender
NameCERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE AGENCY LLC
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10022
Agreement
TypeUnknown
AmountAmount Recorded
Term45 Months
DueNov 29, 2026

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Property Address698 BELL RD, SARASOTA, FL 34240-9501
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6324 COUNTY ROAD 579, SEFFNER, FL 33584-3006

Mortgage

Document Number0000016003
DateJan 31, 2023
Instrument2023016003
Lender
NameCERBCRUS BUSINESS FINANCE AGENCY LLC
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10022
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term46 Months
DueNov 29, 2026

October 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateOct 31, 2022
Property Address698 BELL RD, SARASOTA, FL 34240-9501
Document Number0000169417
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 216
Instrument DateOct 31, 2022
Instrument2022169417
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$13,125.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2231 ORIOLE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34239-3732

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6324 COUNTY ROAD 579, SEFFNER, FL 33584-3006
Mail Care OfCASTE CRETE USA LLC

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of December 10, 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$12,271.00 (-22.9%)$1,018,336 (+21%)$1,114,100 (+32.38%) Land $475,600 Building $638,500
2024$15,915.00 (+14.53%)
2023$13,896.00 (+9.75%)$841,600 (+3.88%) Land $441,200 Building $400,400$841,600 (+3.88%) Land $441,200 Building $400,400
2022$12,661.00$810,200 Land $410,800 Building $399,400$810,200 Land $410,800 Building $399,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneOutside mapped area
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 136 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies136 in force
Nearby Flood Claims21 (2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA11 of 21
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · Hurricane Debby
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Debby, Aug 2024 · 21 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Frontier, Myakka Communications, T-Mobile.

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