Welcome to your private oasis in the heart of Venice Gardens! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom pool home is just minutes from the stunning Gulf beaches, offering the perfect blend of coastal living and modern living. Step inside to discover an updated kitchen featuring sleek countertops, contemporary cabinetry with under cabinet lighting, and stainless-steel appliances perfect for home chefs and entertaining alike. The open-concept living and dining areas provide a bright, airy feel with plenty of natural light. Plenty of room inside for a home office or additional living room space. Outside you'll find a spacious, fully fenced yard with an in-ground pool ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. Rinse off after a beach day in your outdoor shower, then enjoy the Florida sunshine in your private backyard retreat or under the private cabana. Plus, with no deed restrictions, you have the freedom to park your boat, RV, or other recreational vehicles with ease. Located close to shopping, dining, and just a short drive to historic downtown Venice, this home is perfect for year-round living or as a vacation getaway. Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of paradise. Schedule your private showing today!
Located near Venice Beach, This move-in ready home has two bedroom and two fuoll baths, a sparkling pool with screened enclosure, and spacious fenced backyard. Other great features are an updated garage door and opener, hurricane shutters, garden shed, and bonus framed metal structure. Open interior plan, engineered hardwood floors are rich looking. Carpet in the bedrooms. Pleanty of natural light. Features inside include an indoor laundry room, kitchen breakfast bar, cedar closet for storage, and newer AC and appliances, and the plumbing has been updated. Close to US 41/ Tamiami Trail, shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4482291
Dec 23, 2020
Sold
$239,900
$188/sq ft
Dec 1, 2020
Pending
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Nov 13, 2020
Relisted
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Nov 2, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 29, 2020
Listed
$239,900
$188/sq ft
Back on market! Your own private Florida oasis awaits. Located minutes from Venice Beach, this 2-bedroom/2-bath home sits on an oversized lot (9,753 square feet) with a huge fenced backyard complete with a sparkling caged pool. There is plenty of space in the back to expand the house or build another room. With the owners' great attention to detail, this charming property is move-in ready: new paint inside and out (2020), including pool deck, plumbing repiped, updated garage door and opener, hurricane shutters, garden shed, and bonus framed metal structure for either a carport or gazebo. A white fence surrounds the front porch entry area - perfect as a private gathering spot for morning coffee and/or a welcoming garden. This leads into the open interior plan of the home, with hardwood floors in the living room and dining room, tile in the kitchen and family room, newer carpet in the bedrooms, natural light through large front windows in the living area, and warm neutral colors. Features inside include an indoor laundry room, kitchen breakfast bar, cedar closet for storage, and efficient AC (2011) throughout, as well as recent updates including a new front screened door (2020), GE refrigerator (2020), and Hotpoint dryer (2019). Bring your own personal design touches and make this house your home near the beach. Close to 41/Tamiami Trail, you'll find easy access to everything you need - beaches, shopping, schools, hospitals, and wonderful restaurants and shops on Venice Island.
Public Records
Nov 8, 2016
Sold
$150,000
$118/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #N5778069
Nov 30, 2012
Sold
$124,900
$98/sq ft
Oct 14, 2012
Listed
$129,900
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 1996
Sold
$61,500
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 14, 1987
Sold
$50,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,224 (−2.8%)
$81,200 + $183,700
$264,900
2024
$3,316 (+1.4%)
$89,800 + $184,700
$274,500
2023
$3,271 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,179 (+9.0%)
$92,400 + $173,500
$265,900
2021
$2,917 (+26.2%)
$64,800 + $135,500
$200,300
2020
$2,311 (−0.5%)
$44,900 + $104,600
$149,500
2019
$2,323 (+2.6%)
$44,900 + $108,700
$153,600
2018
$2,264 (+1.6%)
$39,100 + $111,500
$150,600
2017
$2,227 (+56.1%)
$43,200 + $102,100
$145,300
2016
$1,427 (−20.9%)
$31,500 + $85,800
$117,300
2015
$1,803 (+6.6%)
2014
$1,692 (+9.8%)
2013
$1,541 (+68.5%)
2012
$915
Tax history for 243 Gardenia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,224 (−2.8%)
$81,200 + $183,700
$264,900
2024
$3,316 (+1.4%)
$89,800 + $184,700
$274,500
2023
$3,271 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,179 (+9.0%)
$92,400 + $173,500
$265,900
2021
$2,917 (+26.2%)
$64,800 + $135,500
$200,300
2020
$2,311 (−0.5%)
$44,900 + $104,600
$149,500
2019
$2,323 (+2.6%)
$44,900 + $108,700
$153,600
2018
$2,264 (+1.6%)
$39,100 + $111,500
$150,600
2017
$2,227 (+56.1%)
$43,200 + $102,100
$145,300
2016
$1,427 (−20.9%)
$31,500 + $85,800
$117,300
2015
$1,803 (+6.6%)
2014
$1,692 (+9.8%)
2013
$1,541 (+68.5%)
2012
$915
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,753 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,276
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0433090014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RSF-3
Residential Single-Family District
The RSF Districts permit single-family residential densities, which may take the form of single-family detached or cluster subdivisions; Cluster subdivisions may include lot line, traditional, patio, villa, atrium, duplex, or townhouse units. The nature of the use of property is the same in all RSF Districts, with variation among the RSF-1, RSF-2, RSF-3 and RSF-4 Districts in the requirements for density, lot area and width, and yards; A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions and requirements necessary to preserve and protect the single-family residential character of the neighborhood; The RSF Districts are generally used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as Low Density, Moderate Density and Medium Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map and on the Barrier Islands where the application of the district would not increase the density of development or hamper hurricane evacuation planning and disaster mitigation efforts. Locations on the Barrier Islands that have existing RSF zoning are acknowledged, and are considered to be consistent with the Future Land Use Map. The RSF-4 District is also used to implement the Comprehensive Plan in the areas shown as Office/Multifamily Residential Area and Corridor on the Future Land Use; The RSF-4 District, while not a primary implementing district, may also be allowed in Regional, Community, Village I, Village II, and Neighborhood Commercial Centers. Appropriate densities within the Low; Moderate or Medium Density Residential areas shall be guided by the density ranges as outlined in Future Land Use Policy 1.1.1, Objective 2.3, and Policy 2.3.1 of the Comprehensive Plan; These densities shall also be determined, in part, by the land use designations and developed residential areas surrounding the parcel.
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Garden Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: Venice Area Middle
High School: Venice Senior High
Location Information
Directions: U.S. 41 Bypass S & Center Rd Head south on US-41 S/U.S. 41 Bypass S/Venice Bypass 0.5 mi Use the 2nd from the left lane to turn left onto Shamrock Blvd Drive 0.2 mi and turn right onto Banyan Dr for 262 ft Turn left onto Gardenia Rd. Home is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,276
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,753 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0433090014
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 941-497-6060
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 8
Status Contractual Search Date: 2025-04-18
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 279.78
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: Southeast
Home Information
Living Area: 1276
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 118.54
Building Area Total: 1276
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Stories Total: 1
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Garden Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Venice Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
Venice Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Venice, FL • 34293
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 6.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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6.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$331,000 – $401,000
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