5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6, Sarasota, FL 34231
Sources: Stellar MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of September 30, 2026, 5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6 in Ashton Lakes 01 & 02, Sarasota is listed at $236,000 (848 sq ft, about $278 per sq ft). That is 26% below Ashton Lakes 01 & 02's median closed sale of $320,750 over the last 12 months (308 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $226/sq ft by about 23%. It came to market within the past week. Listing facts: built in 1984, waterfront, HOA dues of $315/mo. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 1984 · 42 yrs
- 848 sq ft of living area
- Active listing
- HOA $315/mo (per listing)
Pricing & the SOUTH VENICE market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where SOUTH VENICE has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
Price vs. size in SOUTH VENICE
Each dot is a closed sale since 2004 (4812 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). Stellar MLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2012–2026. This home lists at $278/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 34 (cold).
This home’s history
- 1984BuiltPer public record
- Sep 30, 2026First seen on movewithmomentum.comObserved at $236,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. The MLS list date is approximate (today minus the cumulative days on market the MLS reports, which can span relistings). Other milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $1,260/mo 66%
- Taxes $208/mo 11%
- Insurance $128/mo 7%
- HOA $315/mo 16%
$1,911/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.03% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Property taxes
✓ Certified tax roll · county-average rateThe current taxable value ($215,300) is above the asking price. After a sale the assessment is typically set from market value, which here would be lower than the current taxable value, so the estimate is lower. Confirm with the county property appraiser — the appraiser, not the sale price, sets the assessment.
Certified 2025 tax roll values for this parcel (Florida DOR). The roll gives values, not the bill; the current owner’s bill above is estimated from the taxable value.
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Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Stellar MLS; millage: Florida TaxWatch 2025 How Florida Counties Compare (county-average millage); school portion estimated at ~42% of total, capped at 6.50 mills. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill; the county property appraiser and tax collector set the actual amount.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for Sarasota County, FL: overall Relatively High. Ratings compare this county with every county in the United States for expected annual loss from each hazard.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (county level, hazard risk ratings only). Ratings describe the county, not this parcel; the flood zone shown above is parcel-specific. Verify insurance requirements with your lender and agent.
Momentum Property Score
61/100 is solid, mid-pack across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Coverage: 5 of 8 indicators had valid data for this home; indicators without data are left out, not scored as zero. Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent comparable sales. They do not measure property condition, quality, or investment suitability, and they are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
The Momentum read
🟡 Asking $278 per square foot, about 23% above the community’s $226 median. SOUTH VENICE’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $226. Median sold price per square foot is down 2.8% year over year. Confidence: Very High · 308 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Stellar MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
Recent SOUTH VENICE sales closed near 93.5% of original asking.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending September 20, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 2912 active listings in SOUTH VENICE, no CDD assessment.
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Updated September 30, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
About this home
Location! Location! Location!
Only 3.5 miles to the world-famous Siesta Key Beach. This much sought after 2-bedroom 2 bath, ground floor unit overlooking the vast expanse of Sunnyside Lake with very pleasant view. The screened lanai faces east and could be your observation deck as the Florida Wildlife entertains you.
Unit is bright and airy. Updated in 2021 with vinyl floor, kitchen cabinets granite counter, updated bathrooms, and new stainless-steel kitchen appliances that will be installed the first week in October. Ashton Lakes is located on 33 acres of luscious greenery, with 4 lakes, a combination of 2 tennis courts and 4 pickleball courts, a shuffleboard, clubhouse, 2 heated pools, the large one with a lap lane, grilling stations and other amenities.
Close to I-75 and rte.41, hospitals, schools, restaurants, shopping etc. We are also connected to Merchants Mart shopping center by a foot bridge, shops such as ACE, CVS, Restaurants, beauty salon, liquor store and the famous Detwiller's Farm Market. Roof 2009.
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Description provided by ASHTON LAKES REALTY INC and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
Every fact, sourced
Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
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Provided via the Stellar MLS Internet Data Exchange, as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.The Messtimate
Insufficient local evidence for an automated estimate. The Messtimate is a deliberately simple range — living area × recent closed-sale $/sq ft from comparable homes nearby — and it only renders when at least 3 defensible sales exist within about 10 miles in Sarasota County in the last 18 months. None qualify for this home, so no dollar range is shown. It is not an appraisal or a valuation.
Methodology: the range would be 848 sq ft × the interquartile $/sq ft of comparable closed sales (same property type, living area within 30%, closed within 18 months, nearest verified subdivision, 3-mile, then 10-mile same-county stage). Estimate for general information only; never an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 30, 2026.
Similar homes for sale near ASHTON LAKES 01 & 02
Active listings nearby at a comparable size and price. Listings held by brokerages other than Momentum Realty are marked with the listing broker. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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- 12640 Radiance Court #102 · $435,000 · 3 bd / 2.0 ba · listed September 30, 2026 (courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY)
- 842 Guild Drive · $540,000 · 2 bd / 2.0 ba · listed September 30, 2026 (courtesy of WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL)
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Price & listing history
Building permits
Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
Not yet verified for this address. Look up the parcel at msc.fema.gov before relying on any flood assumption.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Sarasota County is on the Florida coast; wind coverage is a major part of the premium. Premiums and coverage vary by home (roof age, wind mitigation, claims history); obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Internet & broadband
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Comparable recent sales
No closed sales of a similar home within about 10 miles in Sarasota County in the last 18 months are in our MLS data set, so this page shows no comparable-sales median or automated estimate for ASHTON LAKES 01 & 02. A licensed Momentum Realty agent can prepare a property-specific comparative market analysis on request.
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Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 1984 (42 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
- Condominium: request the association's budget, reserves, the most recent milestone or structural inspection report, and two years of meeting minutes before relying on the dues.
- Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with your insurer whether flood insurance is required.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Sarasota County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Waterfront: confirm seawall or dock condition and permits, and ask who owns and maintains the shoreline.
- Listed living area is 848 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $2,500/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $400 less per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (−14%). Exemptions and portability change the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
City, county & community guides
Where this home sits, with links to the matching guides. General reference only.
Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Stellar MLS, refreshed hourly (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Comparable sales | Fewer than 3 defensible closed sales within about 10 miles in Sarasota County — no medians or automated estimate shown |
| Flood zone & elevation | Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Certified county tax roll (parcel-matched) × county millage; an estimate, not a bill |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6 and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6 was built in 1984 and has 848 sq ft of living area, 2 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6 in?
5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6 is in Ashton Lakes 01 & 02 in Sarasota, Sarasota County. Too few comparable closed sales exist nearby for this page to show local sales statistics; a licensed agent can prepare a comparative market analysis.
Does 5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6 have an HOA, and how much are the dues?
The listing reports HOA dues of $315 per month. Dues, what they cover, and the community's rules should be confirmed from the association's current documents before relying on them.
Why might property taxes on 5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6 differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $2,500 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $400 less per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (−14%). Florida reassesses a home after it sells; for a homesteaded seller the Save Our Homes cap on their assessment does not transfer, and a buyer's own exemptions and portability are applied separately, so the two bills usually differ. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 5697 Ashton Lake Drive #6 in a flood zone?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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