Ready For Your Updates—a well-located 3-bedroom, 3-bath pool home offering comfort, convenience, and strong upside potential. Situated just ½ mile from shopping and dining and only 4 miles to the beach, this property delivers an ideal Florida lifestyle in a vibrant, friendly neighborhood. The home features cathedral ceilings, a cedar-lined closet, and a spacious screened lanai, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The private pool area adds to the appeal, creating a great space for entertaining or unwinding year-round. With solid major updates already completed, this property is a smart buy: Roof: 2012 A/C: 2011 Re-pipe plumbing: 2022 Electrical service updated: 2025: Sewer pipes cleaned and jetted: 2025 Pool resurfaced: 2025. With a few personal touches or light updates, this home has the potential to become a true diamond in the rough. Ideal for first-time homebuyers, investors, or anyone seeking a cozy Florida retreat close to everything. Homes in this area move quickly—schedule your showing today.
Sold for $279,800
$279,800
259 Gardenia Rd, Venice, FL 34293
3beds
1,733sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
9,753 Square Feet Lot
$277,600 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$3,397 Estimated rent
Home value
$277,600
$253,000 - $305,000
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Private pool areaSpacious screened lanaiCathedral ceilingsCedar-lined closet
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Listed by:
Justin Shirley 941-448-4872,
SHIRLEY INTERNATIONAL REALTY 941-448-4872
Bought with:
Steven Weiss, 3499437
REDFIN CORPORATION
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4676722
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x22
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x13
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x13
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,556
- Total interior livable area: 1,733 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 9,753 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0433090018
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: VENICE GARDENS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Venice
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,704
- Date on market: 1/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Sold | $279,800-6.4%$161/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4676722 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Pending sale | $299,000$173/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4676722 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000$173/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4676722 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Pending sale | $299,000$173/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4676722 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000$173/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4676722 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,704 +4.7% | $122,417 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,627 +6.9% | $118,967 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,521 +4% | $115,502 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,462 +4.5% | $112,138 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,400 +1.2% | $108,872 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,383 +5.2% | $107,369 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,314 | $104,955 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,314 +3.9% | $102,998 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,265 +0% | $100,880 -17.1% |
| 2016 | $1,264 +1.4% | $121,700 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $1,247 -0.9% | $111,200 +16% |
| 2014 | $1,258 +0.4% | $95,900 |
| 2013 | $1,254 +19.7% | $95,900 +17.1% |
| 2012 | $1,047 -5.3% | $81,900 -6.1% |
| 2011 | $1,106 -12.6% | $87,200 -10.4% |
| 2010 | $1,265 +8.8% | $97,359 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,163 | $94,799 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,163 -10.5% | $94,704 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,300 | $91,946 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,703 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $87,090 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,316 -0.4% | $84,553 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,321 -2.4% | $82,976 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,353 +6.9% | $81,031 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,265 +4.8% | $79,755 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,207 | $77,432 |
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Neighborhood: Venice Gardens
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- 6/10Garden Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
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