This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/23
$275,000 Just Listed
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/23
Property Description
Opportunity awaits in Sarasota's established South Gate Ridge neighborhood! Situated on an attractive lot, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a newer roof and the chance to renovate in a convenient central Sarasota location. Enjoy access to shopping, dining, everyday conveniences, and major roadways, with Siesta Key's beaches and downtown Sarasota within reach. The home needs flooring, kitchen, and bathroom renovations, making it an opportunity for investors, buyers with renovation experience, or anyone looking to create a home tailored to their own style. The lot provides outdoor space to complement your renovation plans, while the surrounding neighborhood and location add to the property's appeal. Bring your vision and explore the potential of this Sarasota fixer-upper.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4986 Buchanan Pl
General
- Price: $275,000
- Taxes: $3,478 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4706279
- Updated: 9/16/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1 Month
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Terrazzo, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage
- Deck/Patio: Enclosed
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Enclosed
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 1
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
Location
- Area: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Subdivision: TOWN & COUNTRY ESTATE
- Driving Directions: From I-75: Take Exit 205 for Clark Road / SR 72 and head west toward Siesta Key. Turn right onto Beneva Road, heading north. Turn left onto Austin Street. Take the second right onto Buchanan Place. Continue to 4986 Buchanan Place, Sarasota, FL 34231.
- 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: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,446
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1971
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,770
- Lot Size: 8770
- Street/Road Desc.: Concrete, Paved
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,478.67
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 67 TOWN & COUNTRY ESTATES UNIT 1
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 87080024
- Property ID: 87080024
Listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
Get Pre-Approved Today
Schools
Schools serving 4986 Buchanan Pl
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wilkinson Elementary School 3400 Wilkinson Road, Sarasota, FL 34231 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Brookside Middle School 3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 4986 Buchanan Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/16/2026
Listed
$275,000
—
MLS
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 4986 Buchanan Pl
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,479
138%
$252,600
118%
2024
$1,460
7%
$115,943
3%
2023
$1,366
12%
$112,566
15%
2021
$1,219
-6%
$97,560
-11%
2022
$1,298
6%
$109,287
14%
2021
$1,219
7%
$96,213
2%
2019
$1,140
4%
$94,050
2%
2018
$1,092
1%
$92,296
2%
2017
$1,083
—
$90,398
2%
2016
$1,088
-1%
$88,539
1%
2015
$1,101
1%
$87,924
1%
2014
$1,095
—
$87,226
1%
2013
$1,090
—
$85,937
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 4986 Buchanan Pl
4986 Buchanan Place, Sarasota, FL 34231 (MLS# A4706279) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 4986 Buchanan Place is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on September 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 4986 Buchanan Place? 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.

