Welcome to this exceptional custom Venetian model situated on an oversized lot in the highly desirable Portofino neighborhood of Solivita. Offering an impressive combination of luxury, privacy, and spectacular water views, this home features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a separate in-law suite, den/study, Paid off solar panels and a full-size 3-car garage. Enter through the gated courtyard and through elegant double leaded-glass doors into the soaring, high-ceiling great room. From the moment you enter, your eyes are drawn through the home to the expansive water views beyond. The dining room is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen, making entertaining effortless. The chef's dream kitchen features an eat-at bar, abundant granite counter space, ample cabinetry, double built-in ovens, cooktop, tile backsplash, and a charming breakfast nook overlooking the water. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat, complete with a sitting area and its own beautiful water views. Two oversized walk-in closets provide exceptional storage. The luxurious en-suite bathroom features dual vanities, a knee-space makeup area, a large walk-in shower, and a garden tub. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are located on the opposite side of the home, each offering its own en-suite bathroom. A separate den/study conveniently separates the two bedrooms, providing privacy for family members or guests. The private in-law suite is accessed directly from the gated courtyard, offering an ideal space for extended family or guests. The suite includes its own private entrance and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Step outside to your screened lanai, where you can relax in the hot tub while taking in the breathtaking, expansive water views. A separate patio provides another wonderful outdoor entertaining space. The large backyard offers plenty of room for a future pool and has ample space to create a fenced area for your furry family members. The full-size 3-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, golf carts, storage, and more, with convenient attic access for additional storage. This is a rare opportunity to own a custom Venetian with an exceptional multi-generational floor plan, oversized lot, private courtyard, 3-car garage, and stunning water views in one of Solivita's most desirable neighborhoods. A truly special home designed for elegant living and effortless entertaining! The HOA provides exceptional value by covering landscaping maintenance, irrigation, cable TV, and high-speed Internet, allowing you to enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle in this desirable community. Solivita is a premier 55+ community, offering residents an exceptional lifestyle with state-of-the-art amenities. Enjoy a fully 2 equipped fitness centers, dance and aerobics studios, and an impressive array of recreational options including 14 heated swimming pools, two heated spas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, billiards, and an art gallery. The community also features three on-site restaurants and two championship 18-hole golf courses. With a full calendar of activities and events, there’s always something new to explore and enjoy. This home is conveniently located near a hospital and medical office complex, and shopping center.
Solivita, located between Cypress Parkway and Marigold Avenue, is a master-planned and resort-style Poinciana neighborhood with golf-course greens and a lakeside trail network. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Solivita Village Center, where café patios, club spaces, and event lawns create a steady daytime hum. Architectural lines lean Mediterranean-influenced with stucco facades, tile roofs, and tidy streetscapes framed by palms. Stonegate Golf Club sets the pace with fairways threading through homes and water features. The Palms Amenity Center and Freedom Park anchor recreation with pools, courts, and shaded gathering spots. Conservation edges and ponds shape the geography, giving many blocks long, open views.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
Vaulted and tray ceilings
High ceilings
Open floor plan
Split-bedroom layout
Solid surface counters
Solid wood cabinets
Walk-in closets
Ceiling fans
Window treatments (blinds)
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Cooktop
Range hood
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Inside laundry
Electric water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Ceramic tile
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric/heat pump, zoned)
Central air conditioning (zoned)
Exterior features
Deck
Enclosed patio/porch
Patio
Porch
Screened areas
Outdoor lighting
Private mailbox
Rain gutters
Metered sprinkler system
Heated in-ground gunite pool with outside bath access
Heated spa
Pond frontage and pond views (105 feet)
Level, paved, private lot
Mature landscaping with trees
Florida-friendly/native landscaping
Home design
Single-family residence
One-level home
Model: Venetian/Aragon
Faces south
Located on waterfront (pond)
Parking
Attached garage with 3 spaces (garage doors with opener)
Carport available
Security
Located in gated community
Smoke detectors
Community security included
Construction
Block and stucco construction
Tile roof
Built on slab foundation
Building area total listed (per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Cable and phone available
Fiber optics available
High-speed/BB Internet available
Sprinkler meter and recycled sprinkler
Underground utilities
Water connected
HOA & community
HOA managed by realmanage
Monthly HOA fee required
Association approval required
Association amenities: fitness center, pool, tennis courts, park, playground, recreation facilities, gated community, security, maintenance of grounds, private road, management
Community features: golf, street lights, deed restrictions, buyer approval required, irrigation with reclaimed water, special community restrictions
Senior community
Financial info
Total monthly association fee indicated (includes cable TV, pool, grounds maintenance, management, private road, recreational facilities, security)
Lease restrictions apply
Other
Solar energy generation
Green features include insulation and thermostat efficiency, irrigation reclaimed water
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
If you’ve been waiting for a lovely “Venetian” home, wait till you see this one! This home backs to a pond AND faces a conservation area, in the front. The “Venetian”, a. k. a. the “Aragon”, boasts 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a 3-car garage and a tile roof. The structural upgrades in this home are outstanding: a 9-ft extension, at the back of the master bedroom, provides a sitting area in the bedroom. Not only does the garage hold 3 cars, but there is also a 4’ extension, making it extra deep…excellent for your bikes and storage. The garage extension also provides 4 extra feet, in the front courtyard. In the kitchen nook, you’ll enjoy the bump-out bay windows. All of the doors leading out to the lanai are French doors…no sliders. The great room and dining room have Acacia (an exotic wood, with many different tones) floors. The kitchen, as well as all the bathrooms and hallways, have 20” porcelain tile floors. Wait till you see the beautiful view of the pond, with all the wildlife, from the large screened lanai! Cleaning is a breeze with tilt-out windows. Elegant 12’ ceilings in the living areas, with 10’ ceilings in the rest of the home. Trey ceiling, in the master bedroom. Upgraded 42” hickory cabinets, in the kitchen. Built-in double oven. Custom closet organizers. A whole-house water softener. Radiant barrier, to save energy.
Public Records
Oct 1, 1984
Sold
$6,669,000
$2,286/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,894 (+0.9%)
$95,000 + $377,126
$472,126
2024
$7,824 (+4.5%)
$95,000 + $377,126
$472,126
2023
$7,488 (+4.2%)
$95,000 + $380,038
$475,038
2022
$7,187 (+10.1%)
2021
$6,525 (+1.4%)
2020
$6,436 (+1.1%)
$75,000 + $290,227
$365,227
2019
$6,366 (+0.6%)
$75,000 + $282,471
$357,471
2018
$6,330 (+2.2%)
$75,000 + $268,807
$343,807
2017
$6,191 (+3.6%)
$75,000 + $256,414
$331,414
2016
$5,973 (+12.7%)
$75,000 + $256,414
$331,414
2014
$5,298 (−0.5%)
2013
$5,325 (+38.6%)
2012
$3,842
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,917
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,917
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
282715933572000040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
Jul 15, 2020 • Final
Mechanical
Install a Lennox heat pump system. No ductwork changes are included.
Heat pump
HVAC
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Electric
Install photovoltaic solar panels mounted flat to the roof pitch of a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Poinciana, FL • 34759
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 970 San Raphael St
$614,821
$20K under list price of $635K
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