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Property Description
Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. WOW!!! PRICED TO SELL IN THE GORGEOUS COMMUNITY OF MEADOW LAKE IN MOTE RANCH WITH ACCESS TO THE BRADEN RIVER! A MUST SEE meticulously maintained four bedroom Mote Ranch gem on one of the best homesites in Meadow Lake with a new tile roof installed in 2018! Pride of ownership is evident from the moment you arrive and enter through the double front doors with sweeping long lake views beyond the over-sized rear yard. Gorgeous tropical landscaping, new interior paint, rich tile floors, newly updated bathrooms with stunning quartz countertops, updated fixtures, lovely kitchen granite countertops and newer stainless appliances are just some of the improvements recently completed. Volume ceilings and the open, airy split bedroom plan make this the perfect home for full time or seasonal residents looking for plenty of room to spread out. Sip your morning coffee or evening beverage on the screened brick paver pool deck while watching the abundant bird life along the lake's edge. The fully pocketing family room sliding glass doors invite the warm Florida breezes to flow through bringing the outdoors in and lead you to the sparkling water of your own private pool. River access is found at the community center that includes a resident only kayak launch, fishing dock, community pool and playground. Located in one of the best school districts in Manatee County, Mote Ranch is close to the areas finest beaches, University Town Center mall, Benderson Park, shopping, dining and entertainment venues the Suncoast has to offer. This is a must see so schedule your private showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5897 Carriage Dr
General
- Price: $599,900
- HOA FEE: $97/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $3,416 (2024)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4655054
- Updated: 1/28/2026
- Added to Site: 263 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 3 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Park, Playground, Pool, Vehicle Restrictions
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 34243 - Sarasota
- County: Manatee
- Development Name: 34243 - Sarasota
- Subdivision: MOTE RANCH VILLAGE I
- Driving Directions: From University Pkwy and Whitfield Av, go north on Whitfield Av. Turn left on Old Farm Road then left on to Ranch Rd. Turn right on Carriage Dr. and follow it around to 5897 on your left.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elementary School: Robert E Willis Elementary
- Middle School: Braden River Middle
- High School: Braden River High
Community
- Community Name: 34243 - Sarasota
- Community Features: Dock, Fishing, Private Boat Ramp, River, Water Access, Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
- Optional Amenities: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Park, Playground, Pool, Vehicle Restrictions
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Andrea Bull
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities
- Pet Restrictions: Follow Manatee county guidelines.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water District: BRADEN RIVER
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 2,562
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1993
Lot Features
- Property View: Pool, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,846
- Lot Size: 10846
- Lot Dimensions: 118 x 155 x 138 x 35
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: River
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Name: BRADEN RIVER
- Water Front Desc.: Lake Front
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $290
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $3,416.26
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 82 VILLAGE I MOTE RANCH SUB PI#19204.0415/7
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 1920404157
- Property ID: 1920404157
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Schools
Schools serving 5897 Carriage Dr
School District:Manatee County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Robert Willis Elementary School 14705 The Masters Ave, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 | PK-5 | 5.9 mi |
Braden River Middle School 6215 River Club Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202 | 6-8 | 3.2 mi |
Braden River High School 6545 Sr 70 E, Bradenton, FL 34203 | 9-12 | 2.3 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 5897 Carriage Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/22/2025
Price Reduced
$599,900
-3.09%
MLS
11/10/2025
Price Reduced
$619,000
-4.03%
MLS
7/30/2025
Price Reduced
$645,000
-0.77%
MLS
7/04/2025
Price Reduced
$650,000
-3.7%
MLS
6/12/2025
Listed
$675,000
256.2%
MLS
12/17/2001
Sold
$189,500
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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 5897 Carriage Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,416
—
$255,258
3%
2024
$3,416
2%
$248,064
3%
2023
$3,352
4%
$240,839
6%
2021
$3,231
-1%
$227,014
-3%
2022
$3,251
1%
$233,824
4%
2021
$3,231
13%
$223,880
4%
2017
$2,871
—
$214,766
2%
2017
$2,871
1%
$210,349
2%
2016
$2,856
-1%
$206,023
1%
2015
$2,887
-8%
$204,591
-7%
2019
$3,129
9%
$218,847
8%
2014
$2,874
1%
$202,967
2%
2013
$2,832
—
$199,967
—
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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5897 Carriage Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243 (MLS# A4655054) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5897 Carriage Drive is currently listed for $599,900 and was received on June 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 5897 Carriage Drive? 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.

