1720 Forest Rd

1,000 Sq. Ft.
$245 / Sq. Ft.
1,000
Sq. Ft.
$245
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage home in Venice Gardens has lots of fresh and lots of new. New AC (2025), new Square D electrical panel (2025), fresh and recent interior/exterior paint and updated kitchen featuring SS new stove, microwave and fridge and bathrooms. Replumbed, with dry bar added to living area. Water heater installed 2017. All the updated infrastructure, 4 pt inspection, that insurance companies want to see. Very large lot has fenced...One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage home in Venice Gardens has lots of fresh and lots of new. New AC (2025), new Square D electrical panel (2025), fresh and recent interior/exterior paint and updated kitchen featuring SS new stove, microwave and fridge and bathrooms. Replumbed, with dry bar added to living area. Water heater installed 2017. All the updated infrastructure, 4 pt inspection, that insurance companies want to see. Very large lot has fenced back yard with room for a pool, garden or both. Perfect for pets, too. Pocket sliders lead to spacious, covered patio. County water and sewer, plus working irrigation well. Flood zone X means no expensive flood insurance required with a mortgage. Garage laundry has hot and cold water laundry tub. Great starter home or investment property with proven rental history at this outstanding central location near shopping, restaurants and services. Minutes to the Venice beaches too. This home is move-in ready and priced to sell.
  1. Listed by Kim Stephens • Brokerage DRE #2036839 • RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
    P: (941)-321-6858 C: (941)-321-6858 Kim@TheSuncoastLife.com

Property Details for 1720 Forest Road

Architectural Style
Florida
Subdivision Name
VENICE GARDENS
Township
39S
Garage Spaces
1
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 11:53 AM

Property Details for 1720 Forest Road

StatusSold
MLS #N6141575
Days on Market11
Taxes$2,741 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1965
Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,038 SF
CountySarasota County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, Kim Stephens

Sold By PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY, Peggy Olson

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Building Information for 1720 Forest Road

Stories1Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,038 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,423 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,194

Property Taxes

$228

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1720 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1714.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Directions: Hwy 41 to east on Shamrock Blvd, Right on Valencia, right at stop sign (Forest Way), right onto Forest Rd, house on left.
  • Elementary School: Garden Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Venice Area Middle
  • High School: Venice Senior High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Venice Gardens
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1720
  • Street Name: FOREST
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: 12-27
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 1256 VENICE GARDENS UNIT 18
  • Tax Lot: 1256
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 109 x 70
  • Parcel Number: 0435140008
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF3
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 1000
  • Lot Dimensions: 109 x 70
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1965
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 11-04-2016
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0333F
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 19E
  • Public Survey Section: 21
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa: No
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Stone Counters, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 7.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 1720 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #N6141575

$245,000—
Dec 9, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922490975

$245,000

+1.5% / yr

Dec 1, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #N6141575

—
Nov 22, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #N6141575

$259,900—
Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #N6141575

$260,000—
Sep 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1473258437

$230,000

+11.0% / yr

Sep 30, 2021

Sold

MFRMLS #A4511143

$230,000—
Sep 3, 2021

Pending

MFRMLS #A4511143

—
Sep 2, 2021

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4511143

$235,000—
Jul 14, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #419847867

$108,000

-2.2% / yr

Jul 14, 2014

Sold

MFRMLS #N5783834

$108,000—
May 19, 2014

Pending

MFRMLS #N5783834

—
Mar 3, 2014

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #N5783834

$125,000—
Jan 9, 2008

Sold

MFRMLS #N566756

$125,000—
Dec 26, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #231364584

$125,000—
Dec 14, 2007

Pending

MFRMLS #N566756

—
Nov 21, 2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #N566756

$138,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #N6141575

$245,000
12/09/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922490975

$245,000

+1.5% / yr

12/01/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #N6141575

—
11/22/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #N6141575

$259,900
11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #N6141575

$260,000
09/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1473258437

$230,000

+11.0% / yr

09/30/2021

Sold

MFRMLS #A4511143

$230,000
09/03/2021

Pending

MFRMLS #A4511143

—
09/02/2021

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4511143

$235,000
07/14/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #419847867

$108,000

-2.2% / yr

07/14/2014

Sold

MFRMLS #N5783834

$108,000
05/19/2014

Pending

MFRMLS #N5783834

—
03/03/2014

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #N5783834

$125,000
01/09/2008

Sold

MFRMLS #N566756

$125,000
12/26/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #231364584

$125,000
12/14/2007

Pending

MFRMLS #N566756

—
11/21/2007

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #N566756

$138,900

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

Public Records for 1720 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$77,000Additions$111,100Total$188,100
Tax Record2025$2,174 ($181 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1994ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN0435-14-0008

Schools near 1720 Forest 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
Garden Elementary School
PublicPK 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 RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, Kim Stephens

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