11697 SPOTTED MARGAY AVENUE, Venice, FL 34292

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,666 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated, move-in ready pool home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the highly sought-after gated community of Stoneybrook at Venice. A screened front entry allows you to enjoy fresh air without the nuisance of insects. Inside, you’ll immediately notice soaring ceilings with crown molding and an abundance of natural light that enhance the home’s open, airy feel. Diagonally laid tile flooring flows throughout every room, creating a clean, modern aesthetic and a seamless sense of space. The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining. It features granite countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, pendant lighting over the island, a reverse osmosis system, top-of-the-line Bosch appliances imported from Germany, a spacious pantry, and a generous dinette area. The kitchen opens effortlessly into a large dining room and living area, forming a cohesive open floor plan. Sliding glass doors lead out to the screened lanai and heated pool—perfect for indoor-outdoor Florida living. The private primary suite is tucked just off the living room, separate from the two additional bedrooms. It offers a large walk-in closet and a well-appointed en suite bathroom with dual vanities, a garden tub, a walk-in shower with a new glass enclosure, and a private water closet. The secondary bedrooms are generously sized and share a full bath. This home has been meticulously maintained and extensively updated, including fresh interior and exterior paint (2026), updated landscaping with river rock (2022 and 2024), a custom lanai awning (2023), a Culligan whole-house water softener (2024), full lanai rescreening (2025), Storm Smart shutters on all doors and windows (2023), a new hot water heater (2023), and a new washer and dryer (2022). Additional enhancements include attic flooring with aluminum pull-down stairs, a whole-house surge protector, upgraded 30-amp garage outlets, enhanced fiber/internet systems, a screened front enclosure, a rain barrel water collection system, and an easily accessible and thoughtfully positioned underground filter for the irrigation system. Stoneybrook at Venice is a gated, amenity-rich community with low HOA fees, an on-site manager, and a welcoming, active atmosphere. Residents enjoy access to a state-of-the-art clubhouse and fitness center, resort-style pool and spa, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, volleyball, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, a baseball/softball field, and a multi-purpose court, along with a full calendar of social events. Conveniently located near I-75, downtown Venice, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, shopping, dining, top-rated Sarasota County schools, Gulf Coast beaches, the Atlanta Braves spring training facility, and Wellen Park—this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and the ultimate Florida lifestyle.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 1, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 6, 2026 at 7:21AM

Listing Office:

CENTURY 21 SCHMIDT REAL ESTATE : 941-485-0021

Listing Agent:

Jeffrey MacDonald : 941-376-1451

MLS ID:

N6144162

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)Crown MoldingEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsIn Wall Pest SystemOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersStone CountersThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterKitchen Reverse Osmosis SystemMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasherWater Softener
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupInsideLaundry RoomWasher Hookup
• Flooring: Ceramic Tile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: ElectricHeat Pump
• Eco/Green Feature: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water

Exterior

• General: Hurricane ShuttersLightingPrivate MailboxRain Barrel/Cistern(s)Rain GuttersSidewalkSliding Doors
• Other Structures: EnclosedFront PorchRear PorchScreenedPatioCovered
• Pool: Child Safety FenceGuniteHeatedIn GroundScreen Enclosure

Construction

• Roofing: Tile
• Windows: BlindsWindow Treatments
• General: BlockStuccoOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: AsphaltPaved
• HOA Amenities: Cable TVFitness CenterGatedParkPickleball Court(s)PlaygroundPoolRecreation FacilitiesSecuritySpa/Hot TubTennis Court(s)Vehicle RestrictionsGuard - 24 HourCable TVPoolEscrow Reserves FundInternetManagementPrivate RoadRecreational FacilitiesSecurity689.0Quarterly
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Sarasota

Lot

• Zoning: RSF1LOT 1445STONEYBROOK AT VENICE UNIT 30755031445

Utilities

• Utilities: BB/HS Internet AvailableCable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedFiber OpticsFire HydrantPublicSewer ConnectedSprinkler RecycledUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected
• Water: Canal/Lake For IrrigationPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple