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Property Description
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Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5865 Tidewood Ave #8
General
- Price: $274,000
- HOA FEE: $1,045/month
- Taxes: $2,656 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4699380
- Updated: 8/29/2026
- Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 3 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Maintenance, Park, Pool, Vehicle Restrictions
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Entrance, Sliding Doors
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Enclosed
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 2
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Ground Level, Off Street
Location
- Area: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Subdivision: BAYWOOD COLONY SEC 2
- Driving Directions: Head toward Gulf Gate Dr from S Tamiami Tr, Turn left onto Upper Beechwood Ave, Turn right onto Crestwood Ave, Turn right onto Hollywood Blvd, Turn left onto Meadowood St, Turn right onto Tidewood Ave, Home will be on the right
- Direction Faces: Southeast
School Information
- Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
- Middle School: Sarasota Middle
- High School: Riverview High
Community
- Community Name: 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
- Community Features: Fishing, Water Access, Buyer Approval Required, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Park, Pool
- Optional Amenities: Maintenance, Park, Pool, Vehicle Restrictions
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Casey Management
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Water
- Number of Pets: 1
- Pet Restrictions: 1 dog or cat up to 25 pounds allowed. See Association docs, / 25lbs.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Roof: Built-Up
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,155
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1973
Lot Features
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fencing (Description): Vinyl
Financial Considerations
- Assoc Fee Desc.: None
- Condo Fee: $1,045
- Condo Fee Freq: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $2,656
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: UNIT 8 BAYWOOD COLONY VILLAS SEC 2
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 105021008
- Property ID: 105021008
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Schools
Schools serving 5865 Tidewood Ave #8
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Phillippi Shores Elementary School 4747 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 | PK-5 | 1.4 mi |
Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL 1 Ram Way, Sarasota, FL 34231 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Brookside Middle School 3636 South Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 5865 Tidewood Ave #8
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/29/2026
Price Reduced
$274,000
-1.79%
MLS
7/16/2026
Listed
$279,000
39.57%
MLS
12/17/2021
Sold
$199,900
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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 5865 Tidewood Ave #8
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,656
-21%
$184,800
-26%
2024
$3,379
-11%
$250,000
-16%
2023
$3,781
205%
$296,300
173%
2021
$1,240
-59%
$108,391
-52%
2022
$3,057
147%
$227,500
113%
2021
$1,240
6%
$106,894
2%
2019
$1,167
4%
$104,491
2%
2018
$1,123
1%
$102,543
2%
2017
$1,113
1%
$100,434
2%
2016
$1,099
-1%
$98,368
1%
2015
$1,115
1%
$97,684
1%
2014
$1,108
—
$96,909
1%
2013
$1,104
—
$95,477
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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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5865 Tidewood Avenue #8, Sarasota, FL 34231 (MLS# A4699380) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5865 Tidewood Avenue #8 is currently listed for $274,000 and was received on July 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 5865 Tidewood Avenue #8? 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.

