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Property Description
!!!! INVESTOR SPECIAL !!!! Bring your vision to this prime Sarasota property located in the highly sought after Desoto Lakes community. This home requires a complete renovation and offers the potential for a full transformation or possible tear-down and rebuild to create your dream custom home. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, and Sarasota's world renowned beaches, including Siesta Key and Lido Key, plus St. Armand's Circle. A true blank canvas in an exceptional location, renovate, rebuild, and make it your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5214 Rilma Ave
General
- Price: $149,900
- Taxes: $2,371 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: O6448253
- Updated: 10/8/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Ninguno
- Appliances: None
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other
Location
- Area: 34234 - Sarasota
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34234 - Sarasota
- Subdivision: ARMSTRONG ACRES
- Driving Directions: Head (west) onto University Parkway. • Turn left onto Old Bradenton Road. • Turn right onto N Tamiami Trail (US-41 S). • Turn left onto Rilma Avenue. The destination, 5214 Rilma Ave, will be on your left.
- Direction Faces: West
Community
- Community Name: 34234 - Sarasota
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Wall Units / Window Unit
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: None
- Utility Description: Public
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 913
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1959
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,120
- Lot Size: 7120
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 120
- Street/Road Desc.: Concrete
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,371.68
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: BEG AT NW COR OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 RUN E 30 FT TH 179.33 FT S FOR POB TH CONT S 59.33 FT TH E 120 FT TH N 59.33 FT TH W 120 FT TO POB BEING LOT 3 BLK 8 UNRECORDED PLAT OF ARMSTRONG ACRES
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 2001080033
- Property ID: 2001080033
- Block/Lot/Section: 8
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Schools
Schools serving 5214 Rilma Ave
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Emma E. Booker Elementary School 2350 Doctor Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234 | PK-5 | 2.1 mi |
Booker Middle School 2250 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, FL 34234 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Booker High School 3201 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 5214 Rilma Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/07/2026
Listed
$149,900
76.56%
MLS
9/15/2026
Sold
$84,901
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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 5214 Rilma Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,372
-2%
$137,200
-5%
2024
$2,413
2%
$144,600
1%
2023
$2,371
348%
$142,900
212%
2021
$529
-5%
$45,837
-3%
2022
$556
5%
$47,212
4%
2021
$529
5%
$45,204
2%
2019
$505
3%
$44,188
2%
2018
$492
2%
$43,364
2%
2017
$480
4%
$42,472
2%
2016
$461
—
$41,598
1%
2015
$463
1%
$41,309
1%
2014
$459
1%
$40,981
2%
2013
$453
—
$40,375
—
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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5214 Rilma Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234 (MLS# O6448253) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5214 Rilma Avenue is currently listed for $149,900 and was received on October 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 5214 Rilma 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.

