Relax and enjoy the Island lifestyle in this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2G home built in 1987. This open floor plan has a nice flow with great features which include hurricane windows and sliding glass doors plus a/c 2016. Plank tile flooring in all the main areas. The kitchen has been updated with new cabinet doors, granite counters, stainless appliances, pantry and a pass thru window to the lanai. The breakfast bar opens to the family room with a vaulted ceiling and Plantation shutters. The dining room has a bay window and Plantations shutters and there is a casual dinette area too. The living room has sliding glass doors to the lanai. The main bath has a new vanity and granite counters. Have your guests use the 1/2 bath powder room. Walk in closets in guest bedrooms too. Sip your morning coffee in the lanai or enjoy the sunshine on the large open patio. Turn Key furnishings included if needed. This home has access to 2 beach easements as well! Stroll down the avenue and enjoy the quaint shops, outside caffees, fine dining, and more. The Island also offers an Art Center, Venice Theatre, Community Center, new library and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
8,000 sq ftLot Size
$375Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jo-Anne Sckowska, P.A• MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Location, location! This spacious three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home, located on the desirable Island of Venice, includes deeded private beach access. This is a great home for entertaining with an open floor plan, split bedrooms and plenty of room to add a pool. It is conveniently located to all the shopping and cultural activities of this lovely community. The home has newer windows and roof, along with new air conditioning that was installed in 2016. It is easy to show and a must see if you are looking for a home on the Island of Venice.
Public Records
Feb 16, 2001
Sold
$225,000
$115/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1987
Sold
$39,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,687 (−3.6%)
$319,000 + $262,900
$581,900
2024
$9,013 (+5.3%)
$292,400 + $306,200
$598,600
2023
$8,562 (+2.1%)
$296,200 + $266,600
$562,800
2022
$8,389 (+20.9%)
$289,600 + $239,500
$529,100
2021
$6,940 (+13.5%)
2020
$6,115 (+8.9%)
$219,600 + $145,700
$365,300
2019
$5,617 (−9.8%)
$206,400 + $129,600
$336,000
2018
$6,228 (+4.2%)
$226,800 + $144,600
$371,400
2017
$5,976 (+97.0%)
$193,900 + $159,000
$352,900
2016
$3,034 (+1.4%)
2015
$2,992 (+0.5%)
2014
$2,977 (+0.4%)
2013
$2,965 (+3.5%)
2012
$2,866
Tax history for 305 Short Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,687 (−3.6%)
$319,000 + $262,900
$581,900
2024
$9,013 (+5.3%)
$292,400 + $306,200
$598,600
2023
$8,562 (+2.1%)
$296,200 + $266,600
$562,800
2022
$8,389 (+20.9%)
$289,600 + $239,500
$529,100
2021
$6,940 (+13.5%)
2020
$6,115 (+8.9%)
$219,600 + $145,700
$365,300
2019
$5,617 (−9.8%)
$206,400 + $129,600
$336,000
2018
$6,228 (+4.2%)
$226,800 + $144,600
$371,400
2017
$5,976 (+97.0%)
$193,900 + $159,000
$352,900
2016
$3,034 (+1.4%)
2015
$2,992 (+0.5%)
2014
$2,977 (+0.4%)
2013
$2,965 (+3.5%)
2012
$2,866
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
1,963
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0430050051
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RSF-3
Residential Single-Family District
The Residential Single-Family zoning districts RSF are intended to establish low to moderate density residential neighborhoods, to implement Strategy LU 1.2.3 of the Comprehensive Plan, and to protect these areas from incompatible uses. The Residential Single-Family districts offer a range of lot sizes and housing stock detached and attached to allow a sustainable mix of single-family residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Fire house
Police station
Feb 7, 2025 • Final
Residential minor renovation
Remove and replace the shingles on an existing single-family home.
Roofing
May 10, 2023 • Final
Engineering
Install an in-ground pool and a deck.
Pool and hot tub
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