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$430,000

For Sale - Active
3963 Palau Dr, Sarasota, FL 34241
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,578 Square Feet
0.23 Acres Lot
Built in 1982
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 18 hours ago
Updated: Aug 28, 2025 at 11:39PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$544
Cap Rate
4.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.75
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.4%

Property Description


0.23 Acres Lot
Built in 1982
For Sale - Active
1 Units

Delightful home is ready for new owners. This 3BR/2BA split plan offers tile and laminate throughout. NEW roof, new water heater, updated baths, and 4-year young stainless appliances and new kitchen cabinets and counters. French doors from primary bedroom lead to back porch. The oversized 1 car garage offers a new garage door and a semi-finished area that could be converted to a nursery or reading room with door off the primary bedroom. The back yard is fabulous with oversized concrete patio, fire pit and wood fence. Close to I-75, shopping, banking, restaurants, Home Depot and more.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached Garage
  • Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 0259050037
  • Lot Size: 9804 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Florida, Ranch
  • Year Built: 1982

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,446

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Sarasota

Listing Details


Listed by:
Paige Wellman
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
(941) 374-1917

Source:
Stellar MLS
MLS#: A4662231
Stellar MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$544
Cap Rate
4.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.75
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$430,000
Amount financed:
-$344,000
Down payment:
$86,000
Closing costs:
$12,900
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$98,900
Square feet:
1,578
Cost per square foot:
$273
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.71

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$344,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$2,203
Property tax:
$204
Insurance:
$189
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,596

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,700 $32,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$162 -$1,944
Operating income:
$2,538 $30,456

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (8%)
8%-$204-$2,446
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$189-$2,268
Property management: (8%)
8%-$216-$2,592
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$135-$1,620
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$135-$1,620
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (33%)
33%-$879-$10,546

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,659 $19,908
Mortgage payments:
-$2,203 -$26,436
Cash flow:
$544 $6,528