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$245,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,000 Sq. Ft.
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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.

Full Property Details for 1720 Forest Rd

General

  • Sold For: $245,000
  • Taxes: $2,741 (2025)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: N6141575
  • Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: No Minimum

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Stone Counters, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Garage

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
  • Deck/Patio: Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch, Rear Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • Area: 34293 - Venice
  • County: Sarasota
  • Development Name: 34293 - Venice
  • Subdivision: VENICE GARDENS
  • Driving Directions: Hwy 41 to east on Shamrock Blvd, Right on Valencia, right at stop sign (Forest Way), right onto Forest Rd, house on left.
  • Direction Faces: Northeast

School Information

  • Elementary School: Garden Elementary
  • Middle School: Venice Area Middle
  • High School: Venice Senior High

Community

  • Community Name: 34293 - Venice

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public, Well
  • Utility Description: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Florida
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Square Feet: 1,000
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Living Area: 1,000 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1965

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,038
  • Lot Size: 8038
  • Lot Dimensions: 109 x 70
  • Frontage: Street Paved
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $2,741.4
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: LOT 1256 VENICE GARDENS UNIT 18
  • Flood Zone Info: X
  • APN: 435140008
  • Property ID: 435140008

Listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
Sold by Premier Sothebys Intl Realty

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Schools serving 1720 Forest Rd

School District:Sarasota County School District
NameGradesDistance
Garden Elementary School
700 Center Road, Venice, FL 34285
PK-50.8 mi
Venice Middle School
1900 Center Road, Venice, FL 34292
6-83.5 mi
Venice Senior High School
1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
9-122.4 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1720 Forest Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Sold
$245,000
-5.73%
MLS
11/22/2025
Price Reduced
$259,900
-0.04%
MLS
11/20/2025
Listed
$260,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
Sold by Premier Sothebys Intl Realty

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