1778 Forest Rd

1,335 Sq. Ft.
$160 / Sq. Ft.
1,335
Sq. Ft.
$160
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful lake views await you from this 2 Master suite/2 bath home. Sit in your adirondack chairs on the lake, relax and watch the sunset. Carefree living is what Florida is all about! This home has been painted on the interior and exterior, updated kitchen & baths, Glass enclosed porch with portable A/C unit, new shingle roof, new A/C, electrical updates, new laminate wood and tile flooring throughout just to name a few of the updates. All of this in the middle of Venice close to restaurants, shopping,...Beautiful lake views await you from this 2 Master suite/2 bath home. Sit in your adirondack chairs on the lake, relax and watch the sunset. Carefree living is what Florida is all about! This home has been painted on the interior and exterior, updated kitchen & baths, Glass enclosed porch with portable A/C unit, new shingle roof, new A/C, electrical updates, new laminate wood and tile flooring throughout just to name a few of the updates. All of this in the middle of Venice close to restaurants, shopping, golfing, beaches, parks and more.
  1. Listed by Cathy Watson • Brokerage DRE #1030924 • RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
    P: (941)-400-7601 C: (941)-400-7601 cathywatson00@gmail.com

Property Details for 1778 Forest Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
VENICE GARDENS
Township
39
Garage Spaces
2
View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Lake
LISTING CLOSED: 06/15/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1778 Forest Road

StatusSold
MLS #A4184065
Days on Market9
Taxes$1,644 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1971
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,750 SF
CountySarasota County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, Cathy Watson

Sold By RE/MAX PLATINUM REALTY, Sandi Tresh

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Building Information for 1778 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,750 SF

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$1,198 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,061

Property Taxes

$137

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1778 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2194.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Pool
  • Directions: From US 41/Tamiami Trail go East on Shamrock Blvd., Turn Right/South on Valencia Drive, Turn Right on Forest Rd. to 1778 Forest Road. Home is on the Right.
  • 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
  • Street Number: 1778
  • Street Name: FOREST
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 21x22
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Guest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: Optional
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: 12-27
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 1294 VENICE GARDENS UNIT 18
  • Tax Lot: 1294
  • Tax Year: 2016
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit
  • Parcel Number: 0436070050
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: Lake
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF3
  • Living Area: 1335
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1971
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 11-04-2016
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0333F
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Public Survey Range: 19
  • Public Survey Section: 21
Utilities
  • Green Water Conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Green Landscaping: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 71
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Breakfast Room Separate, Florida Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 8.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 1778 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599025075

$213,000

+33.0% / yr

Jun 15, 2017

Sold

MFRMLS #A4184065

$213,000
Apr 20, 2017

Pending

MFRMLS #A4184065

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599025075

$213,000

+33.0% / yr

06/15/2017

Sold

MFRMLS #A4184065

$213,000
04/20/2017

Pending

MFRMLS #A4184065

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Public Records for 1778 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,619 ($135 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,335 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,335 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1996ZoningRSF3CountySARASOTAAPN0436-07-0050

Schools near 1778 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

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, Cathy Watson

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