This page helps users complete a property search in Sarasota County, Florida by using official local tools for parcel, owner, address, sales, and property detail lookups.
The main public resource is the Sarasota County Property Appraiser property search, with additional options for advanced searching, parcel mapping, and downloadable property data.
Sarasota County Property Appraiser property search
Use the Sarasota County Property Appraiser search when you need to look up real property by common identifiers such as address, owner, or parcel information. The search form notes that the fields are optional, but at least one search criterion must be entered.
- Address, street, or ZIP code
- Owner name
- Account number or Parcel ID
- Subdivision
- Municipality
- Property Use (DOR)
- Sale date range or sale price range
- Instrument number or grantor/seller
- Property feature, such as pool
Start with the most specific detail you have. Parcel ID or account number is usually more precise than a broad owner or street search.
- Open the Sarasota County property search.
- Enter at least one search value in the available field.
- Use filters such as municipality, property use, sale range, or property feature when a basic search returns too many results.
- Review the matching property record for ownership, address, exemption, value, and property characteristic information shown by the Property Appraiser.
Advanced property search options
The advanced search is useful when a quick search is too broad or when you need to filter by property characteristics, land details, sales information, or building features.
Supported advanced fields include address, Account Number or Parcel ID, owner, subdivision, lot, block, Property Use (DOR), municipality, just value, land area, sales date, sales price, instrument number, grantor/seller, instrument type, living area, total building area, living units, year built, rooms, bedrooms, baths, half baths, stories, and additional features.
Exact range searches: for range-based fields, enter the same value twice when you want an exact value.
You can use the advanced property search when you need more control than the quick search provides.
SCPA Parcel Map
The SCPA Parcel Map provides a map-based way to review parcel information. It is powered by Esri and includes a GIS map disclaimer.
The map information is derived from Sarasota County Property Appraiser data for governmental property assessment purposes. It is not survey quality and should not be relied on as a determination of property ownership.
Use the SCPA Parcel Map when a visual parcel location helps narrow your search.
Downloadable Sarasota County property data
For larger searches, the Sarasota County Property Appraiser makes parcel data available online free of charge. The office states that it does not create custom queries or run custom reports, so users can download the database and filter it themselves.
| Download option | What it covers | Format noted |
|---|---|---|
| Database Download for General Use | Property characteristics, values from the most recently certified tax roll, ownership data, addresses, exemptions, and general property characteristics | SCPA Public.xlsx |
| Parcel and Sales Database Download | Real and personal property characteristics, ownership, addresses, exemptions, and sales transfer information from year 2000 to present | Microsoft Access 2000 and text delimited formats |
| Detailed Database Download | Detailed property characteristics and values from the most recently certified tax roll | Text delimited format |
| Historical Database Download | Historic sales transfer information in the real property database up to year 1999 | Microsoft Access 2000 and text delimited formats |
The download page also notes that sales transfer information does not represent a complete title chain. Review the download data options if you need countywide or filtered property data.
Property terms that may appear in results
Property records may use appraisal and tax terms that are easy to confuse. The Sarasota County Property Appraiser glossary defines terms such as Assessed Value, Market Value, Taxable Value, Parcel Number, Legal Description, Location Address, Mailing Address, Sales Date, and Year Built.
Use the Property Appraiser glossary when you need help interpreting a field in a property record.
Sarasota County Property Appraiser contact information
Contact the Sarasota County Property Appraiser when you need help with property appraiser records, department routing, or records request information.
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Sarasota County Property Appraiser, Main Office — 2001 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: (941) 861-8200
Fax: (941) 861-8260 -
Sarasota Office Location & Mailing Address — Sarasota County Property Appraiser, Terrace Building, 2001 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL 34237
Email: PA@sc-pa.com
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM -
Venice Office Location — R.L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Room 1100, Venice, FL 34293
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM -
North Port Office Location — North Port City Hall, 4970 City Hall Blvd., Rm. 128a, North Port, FL 34286
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM -
Records Request
Phone: (941) 861-8200
Fax: (941) 861-8260
Email: PA@sc-pa.com
Mailing address: 2001 Adams Lane Sarasota, FL 34237
Contact: Brian Loughrey
Common questions
Where do I start a Sarasota County property search?
Start with the Sarasota County Property Appraiser property search. You can search by address, street, ZIP code, owner, Account Number, Parcel ID, subdivision, municipality, sale information, instrument number, grantor/seller, or property feature.
Do I need to fill in every search field?
No. The search fields are optional, but at least one search criterion must be entered.
What should I use for a more detailed property search?
Use the advanced search when you need filters for parcel characteristics, land area, sales information, building characteristics, or added property features such as pool, dock, sea wall, or tennis.
Can I use the parcel map to confirm ownership?
The SCPA Parcel Map is not survey quality and should not be relied on as a determination of property ownership. It is a map-based tool derived from Property Appraiser data for assessment purposes.
Can I download Sarasota County property data?
Yes. Parcel data is available online free of charge, including general property data, parcel and sales data from year 2000 to current certified roll, detailed data, and historical sales data up to year 1999.
Does the Property Appraiser create custom reports?
No. The office states that it does not create custom queries or run custom reports. Users can download the available databases and run their own searches, filters, or queries.