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Sold for $245,000
    • $245,000

    1720 Forest Rd, Venice, FL 34293

    2beds
    1,000sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1965
    8,038 Square Feet Lot
    $227,500 Zestimate®
    $245/sqft
    $1,919 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $227,500

    $193,000 - $262,000

    $1,919/mo

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    What's special

    Perfect for petsVery large lot
    One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage home in Venice Gardens has lots of fresh and lots of new. New AC (2025), new Square D electrical panel (2025), fresh and recent interior/exterior paint and updated kitchen featuring SS new stove, microwave and fridge and bathrooms. Replumbed, with dry bar added to living area. Water heater installed 2017. All the updated infrastructure, 4 pt inspection, that insurance companies want to see. Very large lot has fenced back yard with room for a pool, garden or both. Perfect for pets, too. Pocket sliders lead to spacious, covered patio. County water and sewer, plus working irrigation well. Flood zone X means no expensive flood insurance required with a mortgage. Garage laundry has hot and cold water laundry tub. Great starter home or investment property with proven rental history at this outstanding central location near shopping, restaurants and services. Minutes to the Venice beaches too. This home is move-in ready and priced to sell.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kim Stephens 941-321-6858,

    RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP 941-486-8686

    Bought with:

    Peggy Olson, 3282993

    PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: N6141575MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Venice

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Built-in Closet
    • Level: First
    • Area: 182 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14x13
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Built-in Closet
    • Level: First
    • Area: 169 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13x13
    Balcony porch lanai
    • Level: First
    • Area: 234 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 26x9
    Balcony porch lanai
    • Level: First
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    • Area: 81 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9x9
    Great room
    • Level: First
    • Area: 255 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17x15
    Kitchen
    • Features: Stone Counters
    • Level: First
    • Area: 90 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10x9
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Stone Counters
    • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
    • Doors: Sliding Doors
    • Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,714
    • Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 8,038 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 109 x 70
    • Features: Cul-De-Sac
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0435140008
    • Zoning: RSF3
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Florida
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Block, Stucco
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Completed
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1965

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public, Well
    • Utilities for property: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Pet fee: $0 monthly
    • Subdivision: VENICE GARDENS
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Venice

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $245/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $188,100
    • Annual tax amount: $2,741
    • Date on market: 11/20/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 11 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Total actual rent: 0
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/12/2025Sold$245,000-5.7%$245/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #N6141575 Report a problem
    12/2/2025Pending sale$259,900$260/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #N6141575 Report a problem
    11/22/2025Price change$259,9000%$260/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #N6141575 Report a problem
    11/21/2025Listed for sale$260,000+13%$260/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #N6141575 Report a problem
    10/5/2021Sold$230,000-2.1%$230/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/3/2021Pending sale$235,000$235/sqft
    Source: Michael Saunders & Company #A4511143 Report a problem
    9/2/2021Listed for sale$235,000+117.6%$235/sqft
    Source: Michael Saunders & Company #A4511143 Report a problem
    7/16/2014Sold$108,000-6%$108/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/24/2014Pending sale$114,900$115/sqft
    Source: Medway Realty #N5783834 Report a problem
    4/5/2014Price change$114,900-8.1%$115/sqft
    Source: Medway Realty #N5783834 Report a problem
    3/4/2014Listed for sale$125,000$125/sqft
    Source: Medway Realty #N5783834 Report a problem
    1/15/2008Sold$125,000$125/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,741 -7.3%$188,100 -9.8%
    2024$2,956 -2.3%$208,600 -3.9%
    2023$3,025 +13.6%$217,140 +15.3%
    2022$2,662 +20.9%$188,400 +31.6%
    2021$2,202 +84.2%$143,200 +46.4%
    2020$1,195 +5.7%$97,829 +2.3%
    2019$1,131 $95,630 +1.9%
    2018$1,131 +4.4%$93,847 +2.1%
    2017$1,084 +0.5%$91,917 -4.7%
    2016$1,078 +1.4%$96,500 +7.9%
    2015$1,063 -24.7%$89,400 +34.6%
    2014$1,412 +7.5%$66,440
    2013$1,314 +11.6%$66,440 +10%
    2012$1,177 -2.4%$60,400 -5.2%
    2011$1,206 -9.7%$63,700 -10.9%
    2010$1,336 -21.4%$71,500 -15.3%
    2009$1,700 $84,400 -20.2%
    2008$1,700 +91.5%$105,700 +61.9%
    2007$888 $65,285 +2.5%
    2006-- $63,693 +3%
    2005-- $61,838 +3%
    2004$881 -0.9%$60,037 +1.9%
    2003$889 -2.2%$58,918 +2.4%
    2002$909 +8%$57,537 +1.6%
    2001$842 +4.2%$56,631 +3%
    2000$807 $54,982
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Venice Gardens

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Garden Elementary
    • Middle: Venice Area Middle
    • High: Venice Senior High

    Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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