Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds966 sqft$259/sqft
1716 Forest Rd, Venice, FL 34293
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,007 sq ftLot Size
1962Year Built
$259/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in the highly sought-after Venice Gardens community! Featuring a new roof and fresh drywall (2022), this home offers a solid foundation with important updates. Some new electrical work has been completed for added peace of mind, while the cozy carpeted floors enhance comfort throughout the living spaces. Step outside to a spacious backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The property also includes a handy outdoor shed, ideal for extra storage...Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in the highly sought-after Venice Gardens community! Featuring a new roof and fresh drywall (2022), this home offers a solid foundation with important updates. Some new electrical work has been completed for added peace of mind, while the cozy carpeted floors enhance comfort throughout the living spaces. Step outside to a spacious backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The property also includes a handy outdoor shed, ideal for extra storage or a workshop. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and the beautiful Gulf beaches, this home is a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, seasonal residents, or investors. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today!
  • Listed by: Elva Bower 941.404.0895 bowerhomes@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #1047395 • FATHOM REALTY FL LLC
Listing closed: 06/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: A4638237

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$240,000

Avg days on market

60

Sale-to-list ratio

91.6%

Venice, FL

9 comparable properties found

1

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Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,058
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
2

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Square Feet
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Acres
$240,000 | 560 Bradenton Road, Venice, FL 34293
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a view of house with outdoor space and garden
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4

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Sold 12/20/25

2
Bedrooms
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a front view of a house with a yard
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a view of a house with backyard and sitting area
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Sold 08/17/26

2
Bedrooms
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0.18
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a front view of a house with garden
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8

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.18
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a house view with a garden space
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Sold 01/12/26

2
Bedrooms
966
Square Feet
0.24
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of FATHOM REALTY FL LLC, Elva Bower

Sold By MEDWAY REALTY, Becky Denny

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Property Information for 1716 Forest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $873 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: VENICE GARDENS
  • Township: 39
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 8,007 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1476.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From Center Dr. turn South on Shamrock Blvd. From Shamrock turn left on Valencia Dr., left on Forest Way, then left on Forest Rd. Home will be on the left.
  • 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: 1716
  • Street Name: FOREST
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Covered
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 1255 VENICE GARDENS LOT 18
  • Tax Lot: 1255
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Parcel Number: 0435140009
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Living Area: 966
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1962
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Section: 21
  • Dock YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 6.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Property History for 1716 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4638237

$250,000
May 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558692611

$250,000
Apr 13, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4638237

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #A4638237

$250,000
05/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558692611

$250,000
04/13/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4638237

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

Public Records for 1716 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$76,800Additions$126,900Total$203,700
Tax Record2025$2,902 ($242 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt966 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt966 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,007 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated2002ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN0435-14-0009

Schools near 1716 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1716 Forest Road, Venice, FL 34293
$250,000
2
966
8,007
$245,000
2
1,000
8,038
3
2
1,727
12,000
2
2
1,265
11,800
$210,000
3
1,389
7,854
$85,000
2
2
989
7,700

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