1707 Forest Rd

1,645 Sq. Ft.
$224 / Sq. Ft.
1,645
Sq. Ft.
$224
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Can easily make it 3/2 again! Stunning 156 feet of waterfront view, open-concept home, with lots of upgrades! Watch from almost every room; as multiple different wildlife - run, swim, and fly in your large backyard paradise! And you can do it while having privacy, since this home sits at the end of a Cul-de-sac with no rear neighbors! You have multiple different areas to relax and watch the wildlife: from your screened in lanai, your back porch, your spacious Florida room, your living room, your...Can easily make it 3/2 again! Stunning 156 feet of waterfront view, open-concept home, with lots of upgrades! Watch from almost every room; as multiple different wildlife - run, swim, and fly in your large backyard paradise! And you can do it while having privacy, since this home sits at the end of a Cul-de-sac with no rear neighbors! You have multiple different areas to relax and watch the wildlife: from your screened in lanai, your back porch, your spacious Florida room, your living room, your dining room, AND EVEN YOUR KITCHEN! This home has so much natural light and the backyard faces West for those amazing sunsets! There is so much potential in this home! It's a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 covered carport home that used to be a 3 bedroom and all it needs is 1 wall closed back up for it to become a 3rd bedroom again! Or leave it open as an open concept flow into the Florida room and you can use it as an office or whatever your heart desires! Some nice bonuses with this home are: Great sized Laundry/Utility room with a sink and plenty of storage space, 2 covered Carports, Shed, and a kitchen with lots of counter and cabinet space! There's even an avocado tree right in your backyard! Lots of upgrades: New Roof! New Plumbing drain and water lines! New 4 Ton AC in 2019! Water Heater, Water Treatment System, and Dryer all only 1 year old! All it needs is your personal touches and cosmetic upgrades! Priced to sell quickly, so don't miss your chance to see it! Sold As-is for seller convenience! The location is perfect and right off of US 41 and nearby to beaches, shopping, dining and more! The community has an optional HOA that you can join that features a community pool, clubhouse, playground and more!
  1. Listed by Nicholas Shoemaker • Brokerage DRE #1058754 • IMAGINE REALTY LLC
    P: (727)-910-6073 C: (727)-910-6073 NickShoeRealtor@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Katie Fernandez • Brokerage DRE #1058754 • IMAGINE REALTY LLC
    P: (727)-239-9297 C: (727)-239-9297 katie@imaginemyhome.com

Property Details for 1707 Forest Road

Subdivision Name
VENICE GARDENS
Township
39S
Carport Spaces
2
View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Lake
LISTING CLOSED: 11/16/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1707 Forest Road

StatusSold
MLS #U8178683
Days on Market9
Taxes$1,992 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,722 SF
CountySarasota County

Location

Listing Courtesy of IMAGINE REALTY LLC, Nicholas Shoemaker; IMAGINE REALTY LLC, Katie Fernandez

Sold By EXP REALTY LLC, Stu Francis

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Building Information for 1707 Forest Road

Stories1Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,722 SF

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$2,005 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,839

Property Taxes

$166

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1707 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2872.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Directions: Head West on Center Road, Turn Left onto Shamrock Blvd, Turn Left on Valencia Drive, Turn Right onto Forest Way, Turn Right onto Forest Road, and the house is at the end of the culdesac.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Venice Gardens
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1707
  • Street Name: FOREST
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Covered
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: 12-27
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 1252 VENICE GARDENS UNIT 18
  • Tax Lot: 1252
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Parcel Number: 0435140012
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: Lake
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF3
  • Living Area: 1645
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1960
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 19E
  • Public Survey Section: 21
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 156
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den/Library/Office, Florida Room
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 12.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0

Property History for 1707 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501421524

$369,000

+4.1% / yr

Nov 16, 2022

Sold

MFRMLS #U8178683

$369,000
Oct 18, 2022

Pending

MFRMLS #U8178683

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1501421524

$369,000

+4.1% / yr

11/16/2022

Sold

MFRMLS #U8178683

$369,000
10/18/2022

Pending

MFRMLS #U8178683

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Public Records for 1707 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$112,500Additions$112,400Total$224,900
Tax Record2025$2,171 ($181 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,645 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,645 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,722 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1990ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN0435-14-0012

Schools near 1707 Forest Road

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Garden Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Venice Middle School
Public6 to 8

Venice Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Sky Academy Venice
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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Listing Courtesy of IMAGINE REALTY LLC, Nicholas Shoemaker; IMAGINE REALTY LLC, Katie Fernandez

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