$260,000

1720 FOREST ROAD, Venice, FL 34293

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,000 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1965
7,841sqft lot
1 car garage
$260/sqft
Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Full picture package with virtual tour to follow by 11/23/25. 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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 20, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP : 941-486-8686
Listing Agent:: Kim Stephens : 941-321-6858
MLS ID:: N6141575

General: Ceiling Fans(s)Living Room/Dining Room ComboStone CountersWindow Treatments
Appliances: DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
Laundry: In Garage
Flooring: HardwoodTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Central

General: Sliding Doors
Style: Florida
Other Structures: Front PorchRear Porch
Parking: DrivewayGarage Door Opener

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: BlindsWindow Treatments
General: BlockStuccoOneSlab

Road/Access: Paved
Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
County: Sarasota

Zoning: RSF3LOT 1256 VENICE GARDENS UNIT 180435140008
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: Public
Water: PublicWell
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Stellar MLS
Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Kim Stephens, RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

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Location

Schools Nearby

Garden Elementary School

700 Center Rd, Venice, FL, 34285

Grades PK-5

0.80 miles away

Sky Academy Venice

701 Center Rd, Venice, FL, 34285

Grades 6-8

0.88 miles away

Venice High School

1 Indian Ave, Venice, FL, 34285

Grades 9-12

2.36 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.