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Property Description
Featuring 1,700 feet of road frontage on River Rd, this triangular-shaped 17.4-acre development site is located within Sarasota County, Florida's unincorporated area. Currently zoned OUE1 (Open Use Estate, 1 unit / 5 acres), the property includes two structures-one occupied by a residential tenant and the second unoccupied. The site consists of two PID numbers: one with 370,260 sf (8.5 acres) and the second one with 387,684 sf (8.9 acres). Situated at the south end, just outside The West Villages Improvement District, the district has the authority to plan, finance, construct, operate, and maintain public infrastructure within Wellen Park. This district spans 12,444 acres within the city of North Port and unincorporated Sarasota County, featuring residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and the Atlanta Braves' spring training stadium. It also includes the soon-to-be-completed Downtown Wellen. The property is adjacent to the Englewood Sports Complex, one of Sarasota County's premier locations, offering various outdoor amenities, including little league fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, hiking trails, picnic facilities, and more.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1520 S River Rd
General
- Price: $4,950,000
- Taxes: $14,892 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: C7505422
- Updated: 1/9/2026
- Added to Site: 362 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: 34223 - Englewood
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34223 - Englewood
- Driving Directions: From Tamiami Trail South turn left onto South River Rd, then right on and within 700ft another right.
- Direction Faces: Southeast
School Information
- Elementary School: Englewood Elementary
- Middle School: Venice Area Middle
- High School: North Port High
Community
- Community Name: 34223 - Englewood
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electricity Available
Structural Information
- Current Bldg. Use: Residential
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 17.4
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 387,684
- Lot Size: 8.9
- Lot Dimensions: 1736 x 1228 x 1238
- Frontage: County Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Acre: $284,483
- Tax Amount: $14,892
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: COM NE COR SEC 29 TH S-88-53-29- W 416.24 FT FOR POB TH S-88-53- 29-W 882.62 FT TH S-01-0-37-E 879.12 FT TH N-44-03-14-E 1246.8 FT TO POB CONTAINING 8.9 AC M/L
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 849010004
- Property ID: 849010004
Listed by Michael Saunders & Company
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Schools
Schools serving 1520 S River Rd
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Englewood Elementary School, Englewood, FL 150 North McCall Road, Englewood, FL 34223 | PK-5 | 2.2 mi |
Venice Middle School 1900 Center Road, Venice, FL 34292 | 6-8 | 7.2 mi |
Venice Senior High School 1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 | 9-12 | 10.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1520 S River Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/19/2025
Listed
$4,950,000
518.75%
MLS
10/10/2019
Sold
$800,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1520 S River Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,279
8%
$1,225,400
9%
2024
$8,559
144%
$1,120,100
255%
2023
$3,501
16%
$315,100
28%
2021
$3,029
-14%
$246,500
-26%
2022
$3,519
16%
$333,500
63%
2021
$3,029
1116%
$205,200
1431%
2019
$249
-37%
$13,400
-34%
2018
$396
-7%
$20,200
-8%
2017
$424
-77%
$22,000
-88%
2016
$1,832
-6%
$184,400
252%
2015
$1,941
41%
$52,439
10%
2014
$1,378
-1%
$47,672
10%
2013
$1,389
—
$43,338
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1520 S River Road, Englewood, FL 34223 (MLS# C7505422) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 17.4 acres. 1520 S River Road is currently listed for $4,950,000 and was received on February 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 1520 S River Road? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Englewood? You can browse all Englewood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

