Last Sold Price
2 beds630 sqft$238/sqft
178 Morning Star Rd, Venice, FL 34285

Description

Amazing Value in this Waterfront Property at Venice Bay Park. Brand new paint and flooring make home move in ready! One of the best values in all of Venice and just minutes to historic downtown. No fixed bridges to the Gulf make this home perfect for boaters. Over 80ft of water frontage to dock your boat, go fishing, or just relax and watch the wildlife. Venice Bay is a 55 plus community where you own the land. Low monthly fee's include lawn maintenance, water/sewer, and trash removal. This cul-de-sac...Amazing Value in this Waterfront Property at Venice Bay Park. Brand new paint and flooring make home move in ready! One of the best values in all of Venice and just minutes to historic downtown. No fixed bridges to the Gulf make this home perfect for boaters. Over 80ft of water frontage to dock your boat, go fishing, or just relax and watch the wildlife. Venice Bay is a 55 plus community where you own the land. Low monthly fee's include lawn maintenance, water/sewer, and trash removal. This cul-de-sac home sits on a pie shaped lot and gives you great water frontage. Lots of space with 2 bedrooms, and 2 baths. The master bedroom features an on suite plus walk-in closet. Inside laundry facilities. A short stroll down the street gets you access to the legacy trail where you can bike down to Venice Island and Caspersen Beach or hike up to Sarasota. What a great location! Call to schedule your appointment today!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/10/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 178 Morning Star Road

Status
MLS #
N6110891
Days on Market
37
Taxes
$1,681 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
$400 / quarter
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Mobile Home
Year Built
1968
Lot Size
0.08 AC / 3,398 SF
Subdivision Name
VENICE BAY ADULT PARK
Township
39S
Carport Spaces
2
View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Canal

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$148,000

Avg days on market

155

Sale-to-list ratio

85.7%

Venice, FL

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Location

Sold By MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, Scott Johnston

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Building Information for 178 Morning Star Road

Stories1Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,398 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,036 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$762

Property Taxes

$140

HOA Dues

$133

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Property Information for 178 Morning Star Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Waterfront
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Directions: Driving southbound on US 41 take 41 business towards downtown Venice. Turn left just before the north bridge on Morning Star Road. Follow Morning Star until it dead ends at the cul de sac. Home at the end of cul de sac toward right hand side. Number 178.
  • FCHRURLYN: true
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Venice Bay Adult Park
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 178
  • Street Name: MORNING STAR
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Name: Thomas Wisdom
  • Association Phone: 941-586-2959
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: 1562-933
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 178 VENICE BAY ADULT PARK
  • Tax Lot: 178
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, FloodZone, City Lot
  • Parcel Number: 0407061076
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: Canal - Saltwater
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Seawall - Concrete
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Seawall - Concrete
  • Zoning: RMH
  • Living Area: 630
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1968
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 19E
  • Public Survey Section: 07
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Propane, Public
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Canal - Saltwater
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 90
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Wall Units / Window Unit
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 5.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No

Property History for 178 Morning Star Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #678094144

$150,000

+6.5% / yr

Sep 10, 2020

Sold

MFRMLS #N6110891

$150,000
Aug 10, 2020

Pending

MFRMLS #N6110891

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #678094144

$150,000

+6.5% / yr

09/10/2020

Sold

MFRMLS #N6110891

$150,000
08/10/2020

Pending

MFRMLS #N6110891

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

Public Records for 178 Morning Star Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,127 ($94 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt480 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,398 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1968Year Renovated2003ZoningRMHCountySARASOTAAPN0407-06-1076

Schools near 178 Morning Star 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
Venice Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Venice Middle School
Public6 to 8

Venice Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Student Leadership Academy
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: 178 Morning Star Road, Venice, FL 34285
$150,000
2
630
3,398
$220,000
3
420
$220,000
2
420
2,319
$123,700
1
717
1,862
$90,000
1
624
3,002
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