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$925,346$573 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

6940 RICHARDSON RD

SARASOTA, FL 34240
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,616 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.
5.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$925K
$828K low$1M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$925,346
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$740,277

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,567 (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.$589,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$516,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$503,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$589,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.02
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.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Shed · 200 ft²

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

E
Tatum Ridge Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
McIntosh Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Booker High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi

District: Sarasota County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 34240These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,160
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.223 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,002
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.73°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

6940 Richardson Rd 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 more than 88% of homes in Sarasota County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Sarasota 34240
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Sarasota 34240
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Sarasota County
  • Among the oldest homes in Sarasota 34240

What homes are worth in Sarasota 34240

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

This home
$374K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Sarasota 34240.

How it measures up in Sarasota 34240

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sarasota 34240.

Estimated value$925,346
CheaperTypical $788,867Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$573
CheaperTypical $359Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,616 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,305 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size5.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 2016Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 6940 Richardson Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSarasota 34240Sarasota County
Estimated valuepricier than$925,34661% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57393% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,616 ft²21% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.02 ac94% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than1958almost no homes6% of homes

About 6940 Richardson Rd

How much is 6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL is $925,346 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $828,237 to $1,022,455. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL?

6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,616 square feet of living space and a 5.02-acre lot.

When was 6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL built?

6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL?

6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL is assigned to Tatum Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A; McIntosh Middle School (middle), rated C+; Booker High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Sarasota County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL compare to other homes in Sarasota 34240?

Among the 8,698 homes in Sarasota 34240, it is worth more than 61% of them ($925,346 against a typical $788,867), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($573 against a typical $359), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,616 ft² against a typical 2,305 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (5.02 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1958 against a typical 2016). Measured against all of Sarasota County, it is worth more than 88% 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 6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6940 Richardson Rd, Sarasota, FL was $6,567. The county assessed it at $589,000.

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