Nestled within the sought-after Florida Tropical Home Sites & Little Farms subdivision, this gated oasis at 5863 Venisota Road offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and coastal convenience all less than 1.5 miles from the beach and nearby boating. Situated on nearly three-quarters of an acre, this turnkey furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is a rare find offering ample space for your boat, RV, and all of your Florida lifestyle toys. The property features a separate laundry area, a covered carport, a detached garage, and an extended paver driveway that welcomes you home in style. Lovingly maintained and used only seasonally for the past eight years, this home boasts a 5-year-old roof, hurricane impact windows in most of the home, gas cooking, recently painted, and is located in desirable Flood Zone X - no flood insurance is required. Enjoy the serenity of your lush, tropical surroundings while being just minutes from the Manasota Key Boat Ramp, South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve, Manasota Scrub Preserve, and the Venice Rookery offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Whether you're looking for a peaceful seasonal getaway or a full-time Florida residence, this property truly captures the essence of the Venice lifestyle where natural beauty meets everyday convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Linda Duquette• ENGEL & VOELKERS VENICE DOWNTOWN
Listed by George Duquette• ENGEL & VOELKERS VENICE DOWNTOWN
Bought with Non-Member Agent• STELLAR NON-MEMBER OFFICE
Tropical gated compound located less than 1.5 miles from the beach and boating! Home is being sold furnished! Perfect Florida lifestyle home! Located behind your own electric gates, you drive down a long, brick paver driveway surrounded by lush landscaping. Located on the property is a private shop with running water and electric along with a separate 2 car garage, perfect for a car collector or extra storage. Numerous upgrades have been made to this fully fenced in property along with brick pavers around the property that were installed in 2015. Other upgrades include all new grass, sprinkler system, new well pump, all new appliances, new hot water heater, glass bedroom closet doors, new kitchen and both baths have been updated with raised panel cabinetry in 2014, new tile/surrounds to showers and sink hardware, city water was added in December 2015, propane line/gas to gas stove to the kitchen, , a new septic and drain field were installed in 2015 and outdoor lighting was added to the home in 2015. The home is situated in the middle of the property maximizing privacy. Both the front and back yard are the size of mini football fields surrounded by lush vegetation. Entertain guests on your large enclosed Florida room. Great size laundry room with lots of storage. This address can also be written as 5863 Venisota Road, Venice, FL 34293.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4153145
Sep 11, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2016
Relisted
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Aug 26, 2016
Contingent
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Jun 17, 2016
Price Changed
*
May 1, 2016
Listed
*
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #A4100686
Jul 29, 2014
Sold
$148,000
$79/sq ft
Jun 24, 2014
Pending
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Jun 20, 2014
Listed
$159,900
$85/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1998
Sold
$85,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1972
Sold
$18,500
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,252 (−3.2%)
$102,100 + $203,300
$305,400
2024
$4,394 (−2.1%)
2023
$4,487 (+1.3%)
2022
$4,431 (+26.2%)
2021
$3,510 (+4.3%)
$81,300 + $159,700
$241,000
2020
$3,364 (+10.8%)
2019
$3,036 (+0.3%)
$80,100 + $122,500
$202,600
2018
$3,027 (+6.2%)
$69,600 + $134,100
$203,700
2017
$2,851 (+10.7%)
$67,700 + $129,300
$197,000
2016
$2,576 (+3.7%)
$75,300 + $80,900
$156,200
2015
$2,484 (+86.3%)
$72,200 + $73,000
$145,200
2014
$1,333 (−3.9%)
2013
$1,387 (−29.6%)
2012
$1,971
Tax history for 5863 Venisota Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,252 (−3.2%)
$102,100 + $203,300
$305,400
2024
$4,394 (−2.1%)
2023
$4,487 (+1.3%)
2022
$4,431 (+26.2%)
2021
$3,510 (+4.3%)
$81,300 + $159,700
$241,000
2020
$3,364 (+10.8%)
2019
$3,036 (+0.3%)
$80,100 + $122,500
$202,600
2018
$3,027 (+6.2%)
$69,600 + $134,100
$203,700
2017
$2,851 (+10.7%)
$67,700 + $129,300
$197,000
2016
$2,576 (+3.7%)
$75,300 + $80,900
$156,200
2015
$2,484 (+86.3%)
$72,200 + $73,000
$145,200
2014
$1,333 (−3.9%)
2013
$1,387 (−29.6%)
2012
$1,971
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,871
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0471120008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
RE-2
Residential Estate District
The RE Districts permits large lot, estate-type development. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions and requirements necessary to preserve and protect the low-density estate character of the district; The RE Districts are generally used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas shown as Semi-Rural, Low Density and Moderate Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map. Locations on the Barrier Islands that have existing RE zoning are acknowledged, and are considered to be consistent with the Future Land Use Map; however, such lands shall not be rezoned to a more intensive RE District; Agricultural uses permitted under the OUE-2 District prior to October 27, 2003, shall continue to be permitted uses on those parcels converted from OUE-2 to RE-1 zoning.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space
Aug 22, 2025 • Active
Residential mechanical
Replace a straight cool split system with a new heat pump split system. The new system includes a heat pump and a heating element with a 14.50 SEER2 efficiency rating.
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Ground Level, Off Street, Oversized
Directions: Going South on Englewood Rd (776) turn Right (West) on Manasota Beach Road, turn Right (North) on Venisota Road. Home is located on the Right hand side.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,871
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Sarasota County
APN: 0471120008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 22
Status Contractual Search Date: 2025-06-09
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 229.29
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: West
Home Information
Living Area: 1871
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 173.82
Building Area Total: 2627
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Englewood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi
9/10
Venice Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
Venice Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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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.
9.3 hrs
6.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$443,000 – $536,000
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