897 COLONIAL ROAD, Venice, FL 34293

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,515 sqft

Property Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Wow factor custom built in 2000, three-bedroom, 2.5-bath, two-story home in short distance (1.8 miles) to Manasota Beach. UPDATE: NEW A/C MAY 2026...Seller giving a $3000 carpet credit at closing. Home boasts 1,760-square-foot first floor and 1760-square-foot second floor of enjoyable living space. First floor features front entry foyer with 15-foot ceiling and glass chandelier, living room with decorative electric fireplace, family room with 17-foot ceiling, French doors leading to lanai. Formal dining room, kitchen with black appliances, under-counter reverse osmosis, raised panel cabinets, walk-in pantry and separate appliance closet, and recessed LED lights. Inside the laundry room with wash tub and storage shelves over the washer and dryer. Primary bedroom and bath with walk-in closet, soaking tub, double sinks and walk-in shower. Built-in central vacuum system. Storage closet under stairs leading to second floor. Second floor has 8-foot ceilings, two bedrooms and bath, and additional open hobby/playroom area. Home has attached two-car garage with painted floor, large work bench and pull-down stairs to attic. A 2024 Rheem 30-gallon hot water tank. Exterior has screened lanai, 50-year, 130-mph asphalt shingles installed in 2022, steel reinforcing bars for second floor to ground, outside shower and exterior entry door to half bath, and is prewired for future pool. Steel and Lexan shutters for the entire home. Landscaped with Florida vegetation and Malibu lighting. Home has never had any flooding or wind damage, according to the owner. Community features park with tennis courts, nature trails, playground, basketball courts. South Venice has private ferry to take you to private Gulf beach and private boat launch for a yearly fee if desired or enjoy the Manasota Beach area. Close to shopping and restaurants.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 20, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 28, 2026 at 7:22AM

Listing Office:

PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY : 941-412-3323

Listing Agent:

Gwen Heggan : 941-468-1297

MLS ID:

N6143498

Interior

• General: Cathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fans(s)Central VaccumCrown MoldingEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsL DiningOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSplit BedroomWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Rooms: Inside Utility
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterKitchen Reverse Osmosis SystemMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupInsideWasher Hookup
• Flooring: CarpetCeramic TileLaminate
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: CentralElectric
• Fireplace: DecorativeElectricNon Wood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• General: Hurricane ShuttersSliding Doors
• Other Structures: ScreenedCovered

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: BlindsWindow Treatments
• General: BlockStuccoTwoSlab

Location

• Road/Access: AsphaltPaved
• HOA Amenities: Basketball CourtParkPlaygroundTennis Court(s)Trail(s)
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Sarasota

Lot

• Zoning: RSF3LOTS 18990 18991 18992 18993 & LOT 18994 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 710472140043

Utilities

• Utilities: BB/HS Internet AvailableElectricity Connected
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple