Sarasota County property record for 897 Freeling Dr, Sarasota, FL 34242
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,451 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,135 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,037 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Oct 2025 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2019-16-0011 |
| Primary APN | 2019-16-0011 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,451 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,451 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,154 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,154 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 11,135 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| View / Lot | City |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 655 sqft |
| Pool Area | 640 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 395 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Utility Building | 68 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 897 FREELING DR |
|---|---|
| City | SARASOTA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34242-1024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 48 BAY ISLAND SHORES UNIT 2 |
| Legal Range | 17E |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY ISLAND SHORES UNIT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 1030 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SARASOTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 1903 |
897 Freeling Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2025 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 FREELING DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Lease, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025145289 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 897 FREELING DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1024 |
| Document Number | 0000145289 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025145289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15432 ND STREET, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 897 FREEDLING DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1024 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 897 FREELING DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1024 |
| Document Number | 0000145291 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025145291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 897 FREELING DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1543 2ND ST, SARASOTA, FL 34236-8539 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Property Address | 897 FREELING DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1024 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 897 FREELING DR, SARASOTA, FL 34242-1024 |
| Document Number | 0000051531 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021051531 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 109 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2030 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Freeling Dr was $14,037 with a homeowner's exemption, down 10.4% from the year before.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Municipality | Sarasota City |
| Unified School District | Sarasota County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,037.00 (-10.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $983,411 (-6.58%) | $2,945,600 (-21.72%) Land $2,461,500 Building $484,100 |
| 2024 | $15,668.00 (+2.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,052,696 (+3%) | $3,762,700 (+9.91%) Land $3,006,700 Building $756,000 |
| 2023 | $15,222.00 (+2.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,022,035 (+3%) | $3,423,300 (+15.96%) Land $2,475,300 Building $948,000 |
| 2022 | $14,829.00 Homeowner's exemption | $992,267 | $2,952,100 Land $2,228,600 Building $723,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 897 Freeling Dr 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 | 8.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 316 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 490 units insured incl. 174 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 777 (1981–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2026 · 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 897 Freeling Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 70 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 |
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