Last Sold Price
3 beds995 sqft$141/sqft
168 Morning Star Rd, Venice, FL 34285

Description

Investor Alert! Prime Waterfront Opportunity just minutes from Historic Downtown Venice & Gulf Coast Beaches! Own your lot in the desirable Venice Bay community! This property offers incredible potential. Complete the renovation or build new. Ideally situated just across from Marker 4 and Dockside Grill, this home provides easy access to downtown Venice where you can find with shopping, dining, and events throughout the year. Also, great access to the wonderful legacy trail. This home has been remediated...Investor Alert! Prime Waterfront Opportunity just minutes from Historic Downtown Venice & Gulf Coast Beaches! Own your lot in the desirable Venice Bay community! This property offers incredible potential. Complete the renovation or build new. Ideally situated just across from Marker 4 and Dockside Grill, this home provides easy access to downtown Venice where you can find with shopping, dining, and events throughout the year. Also, great access to the wonderful legacy trail. This home has been remediated and ready for a new owner to make it their own. The property has been partially gutted with drywall, insulation, ductwork, and subflooring removed. A new subfloor has been installed, along with two window AC units. The structure has been reappraised at $80K, giving the next owner flexibility to work within the 50% rule limits. Venice Bay Park is a 55+ community with low fees, covering grass cutting, water, and sewer services. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity, come see this waterfront gem today!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/25/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 168 Morning Star Road

Status
MLS #
N6139209
Days on Market
44
Taxes
$1,784 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
$475 / quarter
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Mobile Home
Year Built
1969
Lot Size
0.07 AC / 3,088 SF
Subdivision Name
VENICE BAY ADULT PARK
Township
39S
Carport Spaces
2
View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Canal

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$142,500

Avg days on market

146

Sale-to-list ratio

84.4%

Venice, FL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, Tim Kelm, PA

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, Tim Kelm, PA

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Building Information for 168 Morning Star Road

Stories1Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,088 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,019 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$712

Property Taxes

$149

HOA Dues

$158

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Property Information for 168 Morning Star Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Estimated
  • Building Area Total: 1715.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Canal Front, Fishing, Intracoastal Waterway, Water Access, Waterfront, Clubhouse
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: From downtown Venice drive north on 41 business and go over the north bridge. Turn right onto Morning star road to enter Venice Bay Park. Stay on Morning star and veer right. Home on left hand side.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Venice Bay Adult Park
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 168
  • Street Name: MORNING STAR
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Name: Julie Trimpe
  • Association Phone: 941-356-4688
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: 1562-933
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 168 VENICE BAY ADULT PARK
  • Tax Lot: na
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 0407061066
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: Canal - Saltwater
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: Fishing Pier, Seawall - Concrete, Seawall - Other
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Fishing Pier, Seawall - Concrete, Seawall - Other
  • Zoning: RMH
  • Living Area: 995
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1969
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Shuffleboard Court
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 19E
  • Public Survey Section: 07
  • Dock YN: Yes
  • Dock Description: Dock - Wood, Other
  • Dock Dimensions: 5x15
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Metal Frame, Metal Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Shade Shutter(s)
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Front, Waterfront, Canal - Saltwater
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 37
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office
  • Appliances: None
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Other
  • Heating: Wall Units / Window Unit
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 3.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No

Property History for 168 Morning Star Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913951084

$140,000

+0.8% / yr

Sep 25, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #N6139209

$140,000
Sep 5, 2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #N6137609

$119,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913951084

$140,000

+0.8% / yr

09/25/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #N6139209

$140,000
09/05/2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #N6137609

$119,000

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

Public Records for 168 Morning Star Road

Taxable ValueLand$97,800Additions$16,600Total$114,400
Tax Record2025$1,708 ($142 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt623 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt623 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,088 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1969Year Renovated1994ZoningRMHCountySARASOTAAPN0407-06-1066

Schools near 168 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: 168 Morning Star Road, Venice, FL 34285
$140,000
3
995
3,088
$60,000
2
1,152
3,958
$115,000
2
479
3,329
2
1,233
3,347
$325,000
1
624
3,825
$215,000
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810
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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, Tim Kelm, PA

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