#O6292753, Fred McGill, Listing office: SIMPLESHOWING INC
8730 Filson Pl Sarasota, FL 34231
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About 8730 Filson Pl
1981 BUILT SOLID BLOCK 2 BED 2 BATH 1 CAR GARAGE HOME IN MOVE IN CONDITION W/ MANY RECENT UPDATES *** SITS ON A NICE CORNER LOT *** FRESH PAINT INSIDE & OUT, NEW FLOORING, NEW KITCHEN CABINETS & APPLIANCE PACKAGE, CUSTOM TILE WORK IN BATHROOM WITH NEW VANITY *** ROOF, ELECTRIC & AC SYSTEM ALL UPDATED WITHIN PAST 3 YEARS. NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM MAY 2025. PERFECT FOR INVESTORS OR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS.. HURRY.. THIS ONE WONT LAST.
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Laminate
- Interior: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Exterior: Storage
- Heating: Electric
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $349,000
- Price/SqFt: $407
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,567
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: South Tamiami Trail to Wharf Road. Turn West on Wharf Road. 1st Street on Right is Filson. Turn Right on Filson. Go one block to 8730 Filson.
- Year Built: 1981
- Living Area: 857 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: A4653779
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: BRIGHT REALTY
- Office Phone: (941) 552-6036
- Listing Agent: Terry Thorpe
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Oct 11, 2017 | Home Sold | $165,000 |
Jun 20, 2017 | Home Sold | $119,001 |
May 04, 1999 | Home Sold | $79,900 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $204,200 | $2,567 |
2022 | $175,300 | $2,292 |
2021 | $132,200 | $2,292 |
2020 | $122,800 | $2,023 |
2019 | $121,300 | $1,868 |
2018 | $124,900 | $1,889 |
2017 | $68,038 | $782 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.8 mi
•6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd
10
Ashton Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.2 mi
•5110 Ashton Rd
5
Wilkinson Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.6 mi
•3400 Wilkinson Rd
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 $43,804. The majority of Sarasota, FL residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 8730 Filson Pl
The listing price of 8730 Filson Pl property is $349,000.
The property 8730 Filson Pl is a house located in Sarasota, Florida, 34231.
Active Listing: 8730 Filson Pl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8730 Filson Pl are: Gulf Gate Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ashton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Wilkinson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Imagine School at Palmer Ranch (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Sarasota Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brookside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pine View School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Riverview High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Suncoast Polytechnical High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,567 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 11, 2017 for $165,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 8730 Filson Pl has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 8730 Filson Pl is 857 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 8730 Filson Pl is 1981.
This home is located at 8730 Filson Pl in Sarasota, FL and zip code 34231. This 857 square foot home, which was built in 1981, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $349,000.
Over 28 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Sarasota, FL. In the same period over 365 listings were sold below the listed price and 69 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Sarasota, FL between April and May 2025 decreased by 1%. Listings spent 62 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $496,832 during the same period.