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$3,978 Closing Credit¹
#A4651157, Karie Backman, Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S
$335,000 List price
5905 Olive Ave Sarasota, FL 34231
$3,978
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,352 sqft
0.2 acres
$248 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5905 Olive Ave
Don't miss out on this opportunity to own this block 2/1 home complete with Impact windows and new roof. This home sits on a corner lot with a circular driveway. The almost quarter acre has 2 sheds and plenty of space. Close to beaches, restaurants, shops and public transportation.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,352 sqft
Lot size0.22 Acres
Year built1957
MLS #A4651236
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Terrazzo
- Interior: Ceiling Fans(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Private Pool: No
- Exterior: Rain Gutters
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $335,000
- Price/SqFt: $247
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,121
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: From I-75 go west on Clark rd. Turn south on Lockwood ridge rd., turn right on Lexington st. turn left onto Olive Ave., home is on the left
- Year Built: 1957
- Living Area: 1,352 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.22 Acres
- MLS Number: A4651236
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: SHIRLEY INTERNATIONAL REALTY
- Office Phone: (941) 448-4872
- Listing Agent: David Barkema
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2002 | Home Sold | $129,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $271,300 | $3,121 |
| 2022 | $257,400 | $2,933 |
| 2021 | $184,400 | $2,933 |
| 2020 | $123,000 | $2,492 |
| 2019 | $120,237 | $1,975 |
| 2018 | $109,306 | $1,968 |
| 2017 | $131,500 | $1,871 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd
5
Wilkinson Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•3400 Wilkinson Rd
8
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
1.8 mi
•4747 S Tamiami Trl
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,745. Most Sarasota, FL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
57%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Figure Skating
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Chico's
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Bob Evans
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Oldsmobile
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
News
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 5905 Olive Ave
The listing price of 5905 Olive Ave property is $335,000.
The property 5905 Olive Ave is a house located in Sarasota, Florida, 34231.
Active Listing: 5905 Olive Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5905 Olive Ave are: Gulf Gate Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Wilkinson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Phillippi Shores Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Imagine School at Palmer Ranch (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sarasota Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brookside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Riverview High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Suncoast Polytechnical High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Triad (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,121 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 12, 2002 for $129,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5905 Olive Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 5905 Olive Ave is 1,352 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5905 Olive Ave is 1957.
This home is located at 5905 Olive Ave in Sarasota, FL and zip code 34231. This 1,352 square foot home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $335,000.
Sarasota, FL housing market in April 2025 saw over 35 listings sold above listed price, more than 77 sold at listed price and over 421 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Sarasota, FL increased by 1.6% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $500,494, while the average time on the real estate market was 69 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.