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Property Description
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Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4530 Murdock Ave
General
- Sold For: $430,000
- Taxes: $4,599 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4663459
- Added to Site: 141 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1 Month
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 2
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Boat, Covered
Location
- Area: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Subdivision: FLORA VILLA
- Driving Directions: Southbound on Swift road. Turn left on to Wilkinson Rd. Turn right on to Groveland Ave. Turn left on to Spirea St. Turn right on to Murdock Ave. Home is on the right.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elementary School: Wilkinson Elementary
- Middle School: Brookside Middle
- High School: Riverview High
Community
- Community Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Key West
- Architectural Style: Key West
- Exterior Const.: Block
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Blinds
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 1,432
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,432 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1990
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,328
- Lot Size: 9328
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Green Features
- Indoor Air Quality: HVAC Cartridge/Media Filter
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,599.98
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: S 10 FT OF LOT 8 ALL OF LOT 10 & N 15 FT OF LOT 12 BLK 14 FLORA VILLA
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 73060068
- Property ID: 73060068
- Block/Lot/Section: 14
Listed by Compass Florida Llc
Sold by Stellar Non-Member Office
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Schools
Schools serving 4530 Murdock Ave
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wilkinson Elementary School 3400 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota, FL 34231 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Brookside Middle School 3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239 | 6-8 | 1.3 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 4530 Murdock Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/15/2026
Sold
$430,000
-4.42%
MLS
12/22/2025
Price Reduced
$449,900
-5.27%
MLS
11/05/2025
Price Reduced
$474,950
-9.52%
MLS
10/24/2025
Price Reduced
$524,900
-8.7%
MLS
9/14/2025
Price Reduced
$574,900
-4.18%
MLS
8/28/2025
Listed
$599,990
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
4530 Murdock Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231 (MLS# A4663459) is a Single Family property that was sold at $430,000 on January 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 4530 Murdock Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sarasota? You can browse all Sarasota real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

