5897 Carriage Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243

$561,000
4
BD
2
BA
2,562
SqFt

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Sold Price
$561,000
List Price
$599,900
Status
Sold
Days on Market
230
Closing Date
Mar 04, 2026
MLS#
A4655054
Property Style
Single Family
Year Built
1993
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,562
Price per sq. ft.
234.15
Lot Size
10,846
Acres
0.25
Total Acreage
1/4 to less than 1/2
Legal Subdivision Name
Mote Ranch Village I
Community Name
Mote Ranch
MLS Area Major
Sarasota

Property Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. WOW!!! PRICED TO SELL IN THE GORGEOUS COMMUNITY OF MEADOW LAKE IN MOTE RANCH WITH ACCESS TO THE BRADEN RIVER! A MUST SEE meticulously maintained four bedroom Mote Ranch gem on one of the best homesites in Meadow Lake with a new tile roof installed in 2018! Pride of ownership is evident from the moment you arrive and enter through the double front doors with sweeping long lake views beyond the over-sized rear yard. Gorgeous tropical landscaping, new interior paint, rich tile floors, newly updated bathrooms with stunning quartz countertops, updated fixtures, lovely kitchen granite countertops and newer stainless appliances are just some of the improvements recently completed. Volume ceilings and the open, airy split bedroom plan make this the perfect home for full time or seasonal residents looking for plenty of room to spread out. Sip your morning coffee or evening beverage on the screened brick paver pool deck while watching the abundant bird life along the lake's edge. The fully pocketing family room sliding glass doors invite the warm Florida breezes to flow through bringing the outdoors in and lead you to the sparkling water of your own private pool. River access is found at the community center that includes a resident only kayak launch, fishing dock, community pool and playground. Located in one of the best school districts in Manatee County, Mote Ranch is close to the areas finest beaches, University Town Center mall, Benderson Park, shopping, dining and entertainment venues the Suncoast has to offer. This is a must see so schedule your private showing today!

Additional Information

Taxes
$3416
Minimum Lease Period
3 Months
Max Times per Year
2
HOA Fee
$290
HOA Payment Schedule
Quarterly
Maintenance Includes
Common Area Taxes, Pool, Management, Recreational Facilities
Location
Corner Lot, In County, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Paved
Community Features
Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
Property Description
One Story
Zoning
PDR/WPE/
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Floor
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Heating
Central, Electric
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Exterior Construction
Block, Stucco
Exterior Features
Hurricane Shutters, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered
Roof
Tile
Foundation
Slab
Pool
Community, Private
Pool Type
Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Garage Carport
2 Car Garage
Garage Spaces
2
Garage Features
Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Garage Dimensions
21x20
Elementary School
Robert E Willis Elementary
Middle School
Braden River Middle
High School
Braden River High
Water Name
Braden River
Water Extras
Boat Ramp - Private, Fishing Pier
Water View
Lake
Water Access
River
Water Frontage
Lake Front
Pets
Allowed
Flood Zone Code
X
Parcel ID
1920404157
Legal Description
LOT 82 VILLAGE I MOTE RANCH SUB PI#19204.0415/7

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP. 941-954-5454

Selling Office: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY.

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