5897 CARRIAGE, SARASOTA, FL 34243

$599,900 Was $619,000

Beds: 4

Baths: 2 Full

Sq. Ft.: 2,562 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 1993

Lot Size: 0.25 Acres

Garage: 2

Pool: Yes

DOM: 230

Property Overview

Status: Closed

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: 26fbee38d051c7163432445fee917e59

Subdivision: MOTE RANCH VILLAGE I

County: Manatee

HOA Fee: $290 (Quarterly)

Year Built: 1993

Construction: Block, Stucco

Foundation: Slab

Roof: Tile

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central, Electric

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Zoning: PDR/WPE/

Tax Amount: $3,416.26 (2024)

Date Sold: Mar 4, 2026

Sold Price: $561,000

Listed On: Jun 4, 2025

Description

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!

Exterior Features

Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered

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.

School Information

Elementary: Robert E Willis Elementary

Middle: Braden River Middle

High: Braden River High

Location

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Mortgage Estimator

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Listing Information

Provided Courtesy of:

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

Listing Agent: Carey Beychok

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Data last updated: April 15, 2026, 9:44 am UTC

MLS Source: Stellar MLS Copyright © 2026

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