428 Shore Road

Sold 3/26/18
Sold 3/26/18
Just Steps to the Gulf of Mexico
Sold
Last Sold Price
$450,000
2 beds1,440 sqft$313/sqft
428 Shore Rd, Venice, FL 34285
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1969Year Built
$313/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$40/yrHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Fantastic location! Mermaid House is a 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Pool home with Deeded Beach Access. Less than 1/2 block to the beach and very close to the city pier. This home features a beautiful custom made stained glass Mermaid at the entry. Other amenities, tile on the diagonal throughout with the exception of the 2 bedrooms, metal roof in 2006, and a large lot over 12,000 square feet. The kitchen was updated 2002 and the a/c in 2012. Beautiful landscaping in the front and a circular drive. Mermaid House...Fantastic location! Mermaid House is a 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Pool home with Deeded Beach Access. Less than 1/2 block to the beach and very close to the city pier. This home features a beautiful custom made stained glass Mermaid at the entry. Other amenities, tile on the diagonal throughout with the exception of the 2 bedrooms, metal roof in 2006, and a large lot over 12,000 square feet. The kitchen was updated 2002 and the a/c in 2012. Beautiful landscaping in the front and a circular drive. Mermaid House comes turnkey furnished so you are ready to start enjoying the island life. New million dollar plus homes being built in the neighborhood. Come snag this treasure before someone else does! Home sold as-is with right to inspect.
  • Listed by: Janet Thomas 941.284.0590 Janetthomas@venicehometownrealty.com Brokerage DRE #1030720 • Venice Hometown Realty, LLC
Listing closed: 03/26/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: N5915634

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Property Information for 428 Shore Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,417 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Sarasota County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: GULF SHORES
  • Township: 39
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Furnished: Furnished
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,053 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2125.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Water Access
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: 41 Business to San Marco, Turn left, south, onto Harbor Drive, Turn Right, West onto Shore Rd. House will be on your right.
  • Elementary School: Venice Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Student Leadership Academy
  • High School: Venice Senior High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Gulf Shores
  • Street Number: 428
  • Street Name: SHORE
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: VENICE
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 21X16
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: Optional
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: 6-88
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 11 GULF SHORES UNIT 2
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Year: 2017
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: City Lot
  • Parcel Number: 0178160021
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF2
  • Living Area: 1440
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1969
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 11-04-2016
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0329F
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 18
  • Public Survey Section: 13
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Dimensions: 16X26
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Solar Heat
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Florida Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Window Treatments
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 8.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 428 Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2018

Sold

MFRMLS #N5915634

$450,000—
Mar 22, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #618755118

$450,000—
Feb 24, 2018

Pending

MFRMLS #N5915634

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2018

Sold

MFRMLS #N5915634

$450,000
03/22/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #618755118

$450,000
02/24/2018

Pending

MFRMLS #N5915634

—

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

Public Records for 428 Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$589,300Additions$59,700Total$649,000
Tax Record2025$9,090 ($757 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,053 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated1989ZoningRSF2CountySARASOTAAPN0178-16-0021

Schools near 428 Shore Road

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Venice Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Venice Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Venice Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Student Leadership Academy
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: 428 Shore Road, Venice, FL 34285
$450,000
2
1,440
12,053
408 Shore Road, Venice, FL 34285
–
2
3
1,678
12,053
408 Shore Road, Unit 2, Venice, FL 34285
–
2
3
1,678
12,053
416 Shore Road, Venice, FL 34285
$665,000
2
1,720
12,053
404 Shore Road, Venice, FL 34285
$450,000
3
2
2,368
12,053
404 Shore Road, Unit 2, Venice, FL 34285
–
3
2
2,368
12,053

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Listing Courtesy of Venice Hometown Realty, LLC, Janet Thomas

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