2496 Farms Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240
What's special
Under contract-accepting backup offers. BACK UNDER CONTRACT. BACKUPS WELCOMED. Lovely spacious home on quiet premium oversized cul-de-sac parcel with 180-DEGREE WATER VIEW AND NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE! Enjoy sunsets from your lanai every night and the peace of mind knowing there is a BRAND NEW 2025 TILE ROOF overhead... Freshly ...
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Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 10, 2026 at 06:52am
Anne Mitchell 941-725-0227,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-388-4447

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x23
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x17
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x21
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x20
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x19
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Humidity Control, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Shades, Shutters, Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,481
- Total interior livable area: 3,304 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Open
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Chlorine Free, Deck, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Trees/Woods, Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Waterfront, Lake Front, Lake - Chain of Lakes, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Street Dead-End, Tip Lot
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0243010008
- Zoning: RSF1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Fire Hydrant, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Green energy
- Indoor air quality: Air Filters MERV 10+, Moisture Control
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Lake, Waterfront, Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Gated Community, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: BARTON FARMS
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Vehicle Restrictions
- Services included: Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Insurance, Manager, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security
- HOA fee: $225 monthly
- HOA name: Hailee
- HOA phone: 941-554-8838
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $700,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,027
- Date on market: 5/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 231 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Pending sale | $820,000$248/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $820,000-1.8%$248/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Pending sale | $835,000$253/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Price change | $835,000-2.9%$253/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $860,000-1.7%$260/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000$265/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $875,000$265/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000$265/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Listing removed | $875,000$265/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $875,000-2.2%$265/sqft |
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| 5/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000+70.5%$271/sqft |
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| 11/21/2017 | Sold | $525,000-4.5%$159/sqft |
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| 10/7/2017 | Pending sale | $549,900$166/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Sarasota Downtown #A4192990 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $549,900+25.3%$166/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Sarasota Downtown #A4192990 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2011 | Sold | $439,000-10.2%$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $489,000-13.1%$148/sqft |
Source: CTC Alliance LLC #A3946460 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2008 | Sold | $562,500+25.9%$170/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2006 | Sold | $446,900$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,213 +3.1% | $499,959 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $6,027 +3.8% | $485,869 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,804 +2.6% | $471,717 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,657 +2.2% | $457,978 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,536 -0.4% | $444,639 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,556 +1.6% | $438,500 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $5,467 | $433,686 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $5,467 +2.2% | $425,600 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $5,350 +7.3% | $384,059 -12.6% |
| 2016 | $4,985 +1.8% | $439,600 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $4,898 -1.7% | $434,500 +19% |
| 2014 | $4,985 +0.8% | $365,103 |
| 2013 | $4,944 +2.3% | $365,103 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $4,834 -11% | $359,000 -2.7% |
| 2011 | $5,433 +7.5% | $368,940 +10% |
| 2010 | $5,056 -0.1% | $335,400 -10.9% |
| 2009 | $5,063 | $376,400 -5.2% |
| 2008 | $5,063 -13.2% | $396,900 -10.8% |
| 2007 | $5,835 | $444,800 +115.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $206,100 +46.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $140,400 |
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Neighborhood: Mockingbird Parish
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Tatum Ridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Mcintosh Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 5/10Sarasota High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tatum Ridge Elementary
- Middle: McIntosh Middle
- High: Sarasota High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.