1716 Forest Rd

966 Sq. Ft.
$259 / Sq. Ft.
966
Sq. Ft.
$259
per Sq. Ft.

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!
  1. Listed by Elva Bower • Brokerage DRE #1047395 • FATHOM REALTY FL LLC
    P: (941)-404-0895 C: (941)-404-0895 bowerhomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 1716 Forest Road

Subdivision Name
VENICE GARDENS
Township
39
Carport Spaces
1
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 06/02/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1716 Forest Road

StatusSold
MLS #A4638237
Days on Market62
Taxes$873 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1962
Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,007 SF
CountySarasota County

Location

Listing Courtesy of FATHOM REALTY FL LLC, Elva Bower

Sold By MEDWAY REALTY, Becky Denny

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Building Information for 1716 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,007 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,319 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,246

Property Taxes

$73

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1716 Forest Road

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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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$2,354 ($196 / 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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Listing Courtesy of FATHOM REALTY FL LLC, Elva Bower

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