Rare Tuscan-inspired custom home by John Cannon just two blocks from the beach! Envisioned for the city of Venice master plan by John Nolen in 1926, it is one of the few special homes that backs up to one of the small hidden neighborhood parks on the island. Over 3,000 square feet of living area, impressive and grand in every detail. You are greeted by towering ceilings and incredibly bright and open rooms with enormous dimensions, archways, architectural details, and terracotta tile floors. Glass sliders from many rooms open to the large lanai with summer kitchen, heated pool and spa, in a private setting with expansive park views. The updated kitchen pays homage to the home’s historic design cues with custom cabinetry, handpicked quartz, and of course, stainless steel appliances. Each bedroom features its own private bath, the large primary features dual walk-in closets. This home has a fenced area for your best friend (yes, Venice has a designated dog beach!). Enhancing this home is its oversized driveway and three-car garage! Island life, restaurants/outdoor cafes, shopping, music in the park, the water splash park, the Venice Theatre. Where do you want to spend the next venture in life? Furniture package included. Bedroom Closet Type: Walk-in Closet (Primary Bedroom).
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Bob Linthicum• PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
Contact: 941-412-3323
Bought with Bob Linthicum• PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
A Magnificent Custom home by John Cannon in 1999, still one of the eminent Sarasota builders to befit one of the most premiere sites envisioned for the City of Venice master plan by John Nolen in 1926. It is one of the special few homes that back up to one of the small neighborhood parks encompassed in his original design for the City. It is steps away from Venice Beach and a short walk to all the amenities “Island Living” offers, shops, wonderful restaurants and entertainment. Over 3,000 square feet of living area, impressive and grand in every detail. You are greeted by towering ceilings and incredibly bright and open rooms with enormous dimensions, a glistening pool and spa in private setting with the expansive park view beyond. It will still need some substantial updating in the kitchen and baths but in this particular Historic District of the Venice, the older 1960’s Florida Bungalows in high demand and short supply are being purchased for the land value for $300 to $500 thousand dollars and being torn down to be replaced by high end custom homes in the Italian Renaissance Style that this coastal village, Venice is noted for.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #N5784235
Dec 22, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jun 14, 2014
Relisted
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Jun 10, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 13, 2014
Price Changed
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May 13, 2014
Price Changed
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May 12, 2014
Relisted
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May 1, 2014
Listing Removed
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Apr 9, 2014
Listed
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Public Records
Jul 8, 1998
Sold
$169,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,697 (+71.3%)
$551,400 + $634,000
$1,185,400
2024
$10,329 (+2.1%)
2023
$10,116 (−0.9%)
2022
$10,212 (−0.4%)
2021
$10,252 (−0.5%)
2020
$10,304 (+2.6%)
2019
$10,043 (+1.7%)
2018
$9,875 (+1.2%)
2017
$9,756 (−9.8%)
2016
$10,817 (+50.8%)
$313,000 + $335,800
$648,800
2015
$7,173 (+0.4%)
2014
$7,145 (+0.3%)
2013
$7,125 (+3.2%)
2012
$6,904
Tax history for 717 Armada Rd N
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,697 (+71.3%)
$551,400 + $634,000
$1,185,400
2024
$10,329 (+2.1%)
2023
$10,116 (−0.9%)
2022
$10,212 (−0.4%)
2021
$10,252 (−0.5%)
2020
$10,304 (+2.6%)
2019
$10,043 (+1.7%)
2018
$9,875 (+1.2%)
2017
$9,756 (−9.8%)
2016
$10,817 (+50.8%)
$313,000 + $335,800
$648,800
2015
$7,173 (+0.4%)
2014
$7,145 (+0.3%)
2013
$7,125 (+3.2%)
2012
$6,904
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
3,012
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sarasota County
APN
0175150014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RSF-2
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
Sep 19, 2024 • Final
Residential other
Install a new pool cage on an existing deck.
Pool and hot tub
Jun 5, 2024 • Final
Residential renovation
Replace the tile roof on a residential building.
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 32x21
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate