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Last Sold Price
2 beds864 sqft$135/sqft
159 Morning Star Rd, Venice, FL 34285
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,100 sq ftLot Size
1981Year Built
$135/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Waterfront, Boat lift and dock, Gulf access, extra-large lot. 1.5 miles or 5 minutes to Venice Beach, or take a 10 minute boat ride from your back door to Gulf of Mexico, gives this Venice home all of the special features that make it an exceptional property and the ideal tropical residence. Just a 10 minute walk from the center of Venice Island and its picturesque setting of shops and restaurants. Step in your boat for a short 10 minute ride down the intercostal waterway, no fixed bridges, to the...Waterfront, Boat lift and dock, Gulf access, extra-large lot. 1.5 miles or 5 minutes to Venice Beach, or take a 10 minute boat ride from your back door to Gulf of Mexico, gives this Venice home all of the special features that make it an exceptional property and the ideal tropical residence. Just a 10 minute walk from the center of Venice Island and its picturesque setting of shops and restaurants. Step in your boat for a short 10 minute ride down the intercostal waterway, no fixed bridges, to the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This is by far the most reasonably priced waterfront home of this quality in the area ! Get the most for your dollar ! New carpet, new kitchen and bathroom flooring with 4 year old AC, countertops and appliances. Roof in excellent condition, plenty of storage space. Home has additional 480 square foot addition for man/woman cave, exercise room, shop with work bench, storage and laundry room
  • Listed by: Rusty Etem 941.484.4015 rustyetem@yahoo.com Brokerage DRE #1032966 • RESULTS REALTY GROUP LLC
Listing closed: 07/27/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: N5901409

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$117,000

Avg days on market

90

Sale-to-list ratio

87.3%

Venice, FL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RESULTS REALTY GROUP LLC, Rusty Etem

Sold By BOB MELVIN PROPERTIES, LLC, Blair Schneider

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Property Information for 159 Morning Star Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $997 / year
  • Condo/Co-op Fees: $350 / quarter
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: VENICE BAY ADULT PARK
  • Township: 39
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Canal
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,100 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1440.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Directions: From Island north 0n 41 across Hatchett Creek Bridge. Right on Venice Bay, go straight 1 block
  • Millage Rate: 16.61%
  • FCHRURLYN: false
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved, Private Road
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Venice Bay Adult Park
  • Street Number: 159
  • Street Name: MORNING STAR
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: In Garage, None, Workshop in Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Pet Restrictions: Service or companion animal
  • Tax Book Number: 1562-933
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 159M VENICE BAY ADULT PARK
  • Tax Lot: 159M
  • Tax Year: 2014
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Zero Lot Line
  • Parcel Number: 0407061057
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Seawall - Concrete, Seawall - Other
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Seawall - Concrete, Seawall - Other
  • Zoning: RMH
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 864
  • Property Info: End Unit, Corner Unit
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1981
  • Association Amenities: Recreation Facilities
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 19
  • Public Survey Section: 07
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Private
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Membrane, Roof Over
  • Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: Canal - Saltwater
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 45
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Humidity Control
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 5.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 159 Morning Star Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 27, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553211256

$117,000

-3.8% / yr

Jul 27, 2015

Sold

MFRMLS #N5901409

$117,000
Apr 22, 2015

Pending

MFRMLS #N5901409

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/27/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553211256

$117,000

-3.8% / yr

07/27/2015

Sold

MFRMLS #N5901409

$117,000
04/22/2015

Pending

MFRMLS #N5901409

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Morning Star Road

Taxable ValueLand$110,900Additions$102,400Total$213,300
Tax Record2025$3,184 ($265 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,100 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1981Year Renovated2006ZoningRMHCountySARASOTAAPN0407-06-1057

Schools near 159 Morning Star Road

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Venice Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Venice Middle School
Public6 to 8

Venice Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Student Leadership Academy
Charter6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 Morning Star Road, Venice, FL 34285
$117,000
2
864
5,100
$200,000
1
410
3,411
3,590
2
671
6,677
$140,000
2
960
3,448
$80,000
1
960
6,637

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Listing Courtesy of RESULTS REALTY GROUP LLC, Rusty Etem

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