Sarasota County property record for 740 Canal Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,219 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,445 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 0082-15-0044 |
| Primary APN | 0082-15-0044 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,219 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,219 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 360 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 360 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,344 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Pool Area | 365 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 530 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 643 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 740 CANAL RD |
|---|---|
| City | SARASOTA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34242-1846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF2; SKOD |
| Legal Description | LOT 32 SIESTA ISLES UNIT 2 |
| Legal Range | 17E |
| Legal Township | 37S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIESTA ISLES UNIT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 1474 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SARASOTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1904 |
740 Canal Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2017.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 CANAL RD, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000040811 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055663 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 740 CANAL RD, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1846 |
| Document Number | 0000055663 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 55663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 740 CANAL RD SARASOTA FL 342421846, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1846 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Canal Rd was $6,445 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Unified School District | Sarasota County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,445.00 Homeowner's exemption | $598,531 | $1,012,200 Land $665,000 Building $347,200 |
| 2023 | $6,682.00 (+2.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $564,721 (+3%) | $1,228,600 (+3.44%) Land $858,300 Building $370,300 |
| 2022 | $6,535.00 Homeowner's exemption | $548,273 | $1,187,700 Land $886,800 Building $300,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 740 Canal Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 421 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 784 units insured incl. 363 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 486 (1980–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2024 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 740 Canal Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST serves 272,267 people · EPA ID FL6581591 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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