OVER 2,100 SQ. FT. OF OPPORTUNITY ON AN OVERSIZED CORNER LOT! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a spacious and versatile floor plan featuring a separate family room and an air-conditioned Florida room, providing plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. The kitchen offers a lovely layout and cozy feel; overlooking the family room and Florida room is off to the side, and it even has a dining room area. This adorable block home that has been lovingly maintained over the years, this home has great bones and is ready for your personal touch. Major updates include a new HVAC system installed in 2014 and a tile roof replaced in 2018. With a little TLC and cosmetic updating, this property can truly shine and become the home of your dreams. Situated on an oversized corner lot in the desirable Venice Gardens community, this home is conveniently located just minutes from historic Downtown Venice, Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach, Wellen Park, golf courses, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and top-rated Sarasota County schools. Easy access to US-41, Jacaranda Boulevard, and I-75 makes commuting a breeze while keeping all of Venice's most popular attractions within easy reach. Seller Credits Avalailbe. Act fast and schedule a showing today!
For sale
$319,000
1608 BOB O LINK DRIVE, VENICE, FL 34293
3beds
2,138sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$48/mo HOA
What's special
Separate family roomOversized corner lotAir-conditioned florida roomDining room area
- 15 days
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Listed by:
Judson Villa 941-416-5915,
VILLA & COMPANY INC 941-416-5915
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4703674
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Florida Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Storage Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x10
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x17
Florida room
- Level: First
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x8
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Storage Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Living room
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,782
- Total interior livable area: 2,138 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0437020033
- Zoning: RSF2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: VENICE GARDENS
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $48 monthly
- HOA name: jacaranda west hoa Julie Brooks
- HOA phone: 941-493-0287
Location
- Region: Venice
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $149/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $262,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,178
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 113 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,434/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,000+56.3%$149/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Sold | $204,109-36.2%$95/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $320,000-4.5%$150/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $335,000-4.3%$157/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listing removed | $350,000$164/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $350,000-6.7%$164/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000-6.2%$175/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Listing removed | $399,990$187/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $399,990-3.6%$187/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Price change | $414,999-2.3%$194/sqft |
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| 12/14/2024 | Price change | $424,900-10.5%$199/sqft |
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| 11/18/2024 | Price change | $474,900-5%$222/sqft |
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| 9/10/2024 | Price change | $499,900-0.5%$234/sqft |
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| 8/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $502,500$235/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,178 +4.5% | $173,444 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,085 +6.1% | $168,556 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,965 +1.1% | $163,647 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,943 +2.1% | $158,881 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,904 +0.8% | $154,253 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,889 +4.6% | $152,123 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,806 | $148,703 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $1,806 +10.6% | $136,861 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,634 -0.2% | $134,046 -24.1% |
| 2016 | $1,637 +1.5% | $176,600 +7.9% |
| 2015 | $1,612 -1.1% | $163,700 +28.5% |
| 2014 | $1,629 +0.3% | $127,430 |
| 2013 | $1,624 -1.6% | $127,430 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1,651 -8.7% | $125,300 -9.7% |
| 2011 | $1,807 -0.6% | $138,709 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $1,818 +9.4% | $136,659 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,662 | $133,066 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,662 -6.9% | $132,933 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,786 | $129,061 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $125,913 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $122,246 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,835 -0.7% | $118,685 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,848 -0.7% | $116,472 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,861 +6.1% | $113,742 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,753 +3.9% | $111,951 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,688 | $108,690 |
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Neighborhood: 34293
Nearby schools
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.








