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$283,083$273 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $179,900 on Feb 2, 2018

4940 BELL MEADE DR

SARASOTA, FL 34232
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,036 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$283K
$267K low$299K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,900 · Feb 2, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,467 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$163,270 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,669
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySarasota
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 96 ft²Porch · 276 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Brentwood Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
McIntosh Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Sarasota High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Sarasota County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 34232These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,867
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,313 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,991
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.73°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

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How this home compares

4940 Bell Meade Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 74% of homes in Sarasota County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Sarasota 34232
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Sarasota County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Central Sarasota
  • Older than 88% of homes in Sarasota County

What homes are worth in Sarasota 34232

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$124K$747K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Sarasota 34232.

How it measures up in Sarasota 34232

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sarasota 34232.

Estimated value$283,083
CheaperTypical $328,123Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$273
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 4940 Bell Meade Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral SarasotaSarasota 34232Sarasota County
Estimated valuepricier than$283,08330% of homes34% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27371% of homes80% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,036 ft²17% of homes19% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac31% of homes37% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than196523% of homes14% of homes12% of homes

About 4940 Bell Meade Dr

How much is 4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL is $283,083 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $266,939 to $299,227. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL last sell?

4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL last sold on Feb 2, 2018 for $179,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL?

4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,036 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL built?

4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL?

4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL is assigned to Brentwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; McIntosh Middle School (middle), rated C+; Sarasota High School (high), rated C. All sit in Sarasota County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL compare to other homes in Sarasota 34232?

Among the 13,860 homes in Sarasota 34232, it is worth more than 34% of them ($283,083 against a typical $328,123), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($273 against a typical $234), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,036 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1965 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Sarasota County, it is worth more than 26% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4940 Bell Meade Dr, Sarasota, FL was $1,467. The county assessed it at $163,270.

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