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.
Sold for $245,000 on 12/12/25
$245,000
1720 Forest Rd, Venice, FL 34293
2beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
8,038 Square Feet Lot
$249,900 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$2,233 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,900
$237,000 - $262,000
$2,233/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 12, 2025 at 08:53am
Listing Provided 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#: N6141575
Originating MLS: Venice
Originating 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 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Venice
- Subdivision: VENICE GARDENS
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $245,000-5.7%$245/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #N6141575 | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Pending sale | $259,900$260/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #N6141575 | ||
| 11/22/2025 | Price change | $259,9000%$260/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #N6141575 | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $260,000+13%$260/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #N6141575 | ||
| 10/5/2021 | Sold | $230,000-2.1%$230/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $188,100 -9.8% |
| 2024 | $2,956 -2.3% | $208,600 -3.9% |
| 2023 | $3,025 +13.6% | $217,140 +15.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Venice Gardens
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Garden Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Venice Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 6/10Venice Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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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Estimated market value
$249,900
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