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OPEN HOUSE Sun, Oct 18 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

$1,850,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,961 SQFT 0.45 Acres
Type: Single Family

396 BAYSHORE DRIVE
VENICE, FL 34285

MLS#: N6144838
Robbie Smothers
Robbie Smothers
The Real Estate Advantage
Agent
Phone: 612.419.6764
Office: 952.253.5600
Presented by: HOMESMART with 407-476-0451. - 407-476-0461

Property Description

 

Virtually staged furniture. RARE WATERFRONT UPDATED HOME ON EXCLUSIVE VENICE ISLAND, FLORIDA. NEARLY ONE HALF ACRE of BAYFRONT WITH large MANICURED GREEN SPACES, WONDERFUL VIEWS OF ROBERTS BAY AND A FENCED YARD perfect for FAMILY AND PETS. POSITIONED ON THE NORTH END 0F THE ISLAND CLOSE TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN YET WALKABLE TO BEACHES. NO BRIDGES to the Gulf of America from your home featuring a SEAWALL, PRIVATE DOCK and 12,000 lb boat lift. THIS MID-CENTURY HOME OFFERS PEACE OF MIND WITH A 2024 NEW HVAC AND NEW DUCTWORK, 2012 NEW TILE ROOF, VOLUME VAULTED CEILINGS, WATERSIDE SALTWATER POOL, OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH SPLIT PLAN BEDROOMS, NEW PORCELAIN TILE FLOORS, NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, BRIGHT INTERIORS WITH PLENTY OF FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS, BAY WINDOW LOOKING OUT TOWARDS THE POOL AND BAY, NEW CLOSET SYSTEM WITH ONYX COUNTERTOP, NEW ELECTRIC PANEL, OVERSIZED ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE WITH NEW SIDE MOUNT GARAGE DOOR AND 2- 240 VOLT EV CHARGING OUTLETS, PLUMBING UPDATES WITH PVC TO THE STREET, NEW ALL-IN-ONE WASHER/DRYER, NEW FENCING, NEW WALNUT WOOD DOORS, FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, NEW BASEBOARDS AND TRIM. THE PROPERTY ENJOYS TRANQUIL WATER VIEWS ON A FAMILY FRIENDLY CUL DE SAC AND NO HOA! THE HOME IS PERFECTLY POSITIONED ON A PROTECTED COVE AND WITHIN VENICE ISLANDS' MOST COVETED AREA. THIS NEIGHBORHOOD IS AN ESTABLISHED ENCLAVE OF DISTINGUISHED ADDRESSES. TAKE A TWO BLOCK WALK TO HISTORIC VENICE AVENUE FEATURING BOUTIQUE SHOPPING, GOURMET DINNING, LIVE THEATRE AND ENTERTAINMENT. WALK OR GOLF CART TO PRISTINE BEACHES, GOLF COURSE, A RARE DOG BEACH, YACHT CLUB, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, BEACH YOGA AND THE RENOWNED VENICE LIFESTYLE. RIDE YOUR BIKE ALONG THE UNIQUE LEGACY TRAIL AROUND VENICE ISLAND AND CONTINUE TO SARASOTA WITH OVER 20 MILES OF PAVED PATHWAY. CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THREE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS (SRQ, TPA, RSW) OR TO VENICE ISLAND'S OWN PRIVATE AIRPORT. THIS IS A UNIQUE LEGACY LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY. WATERFRONT PROPERTIES OF THIS CALIBER ON VENICE ISLAND ARE INCREASINGLY RARE, MAKING THIS AN IDEAL OFFERING FOR THOSE SEEKING TO LIVE AND INVEST IN ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S MOST DESIRABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE RIGHT IN AND ENJOY YOUR OWN WATERFRONT PARADISE- WHERE LUXURY, BOATING, AND THE TIMELESS CHARM OF VENICE ISLAND COME TOGETHER.


 

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Half Baths0
Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSource0 sqft
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringTile
Furnished Y/NUnfurnished
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCeiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, L Dining, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Laundry FeaturesElectric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Window FeaturesAluminum Frames, Blinds, Window Treatments

General

AccessibilityAccessible Approach with Ramp
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Additional RoomsAttic, Great Room, Inside Utility
AppliancesConvection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Attached Garage Yes
Body of WaterROBERTS BAY ; ICW
Building Area Units0 sqft
Carport Y/NNo
CityVENICE
Community FeaturesAirport/Runway, Golf Carts OK, Park, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
Construction MaterialsBlock, Stucco
CoolingCentral Air
CountySarasota
DirectionsFRom I 75 TO Venice Avenue exit 193 if coming from the south or exit 200 if from the north then to US 41 onto Venice Island. Turn right onto E Venice Ave. Turn right onto Harbor Dr N. Continue onto Bayshore Dr N. Property is on your right.
DockY/NYes
Elementary SchoolVenice Elementary
Facing DirectionSouth
Flood Zone CodeAE
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HeatingCentral
High SchoolVenice Senior High
Home Warranty Y/NNo
In Law Suite YNNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal DescriptionLOT 9 BLK G BAYSHORE ESTATES UNIT 2
LevelsOne
Listing TermsCash, Conventional
Living Area Units0 sqft
Lot Size Square Feet19,866 sqft
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area34285 - Venice
Middle/Junior High SchoolVenice Area Middle
Minimum Lease1 Month
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeOwner
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Screened
Pets AllowedYes
Pool FeaturesAuto Cleaner, Deck, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Tile
PossessionClose Of Escrow
Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Property TypeResidential
RoofTile
Security FeaturesClosed Circuit Camera(s)
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameBAYSHORE ESTATES
Tax Annual Amount$7,122
Tax LotLOT 9
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms9
UtilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
ViewPool, Water
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access TypeBay/Harbor, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina
Water Access Y/NYes
Water ViewBay/Harbor - Partial, Intracoastal Waterway
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront FeaturesBay/Harbor, Intracoastal Waterway, Riparian Rights
Year Built1966
ZoningRSF-1

Exterior

Building Area Total2,915 sqft
Covered Spaces2
Exterior AmenitiesIrrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered
FencingFenced
Foundation DetailsSlab
Lot FeaturesFlood Insurance Required, FloodZone, City Lot, Landscaped, Near Marina
Lot Size Acres0.45
Lot Size Area19,866 sqft
Parking FeaturesCircular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Private PoolYes
Road Frontage TypeStreet Paved
Road ResponsibilityPublic Maintained Road
Road Surface TypePaved
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes

Additional Details

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