Under contract-accepting backup offers. Short Sale. Situated on an EXTRA LARGE FENCED CORNER LOT, this home offers the perfect combination of location and updates. Major improvements include a NEW ROOF (2022) and NEW hot water heater. Newer stainless steel appliances (2023) in the spacious kitchen that is open to the dining and living room space. The kitchen has a great layout with the sit-up breakfast bar, generous counter space, and ample cabinetry. You will love the screened in back lanai - perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Tile flooring runs throughout the home — NO CARPET anywhere. Located in an X flood zone (no flood insurance typically required with most mortgages). Even better — NO CDD and NO HOA fees. Conveniently located just a short drive to the Gulf beaches, with plenty of shopping and dining options nearby, this home truly checks the boxes.
Pending
Price cut: $11K (5/20)
$249,000
960 Darwin Rd, Venice, FL 34293
2beds
912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$273/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sit-up breakfast barSpacious kitchenNew hot water heaterGenerous counter spaceAmple cabinetry
- 104 days |
- 764 |
- 40 |
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Listed by:
Laurie Sandoval 941-662-8190,
RE/MAX PALM REALTY OF VENICE 941-451-2025
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: D6146410
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: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 122.21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.1x10.1
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 149.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.9x11.6
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 127.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x9.1
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 194.03 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.8x13.11
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Thermostat
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,330
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Private Mailbox
- Fencing: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0449010160
- Zoning: RSF3
- Special conditions: Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SOUTH VENICE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Venice
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $273/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $205,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,467
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 103 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2026 | Pending sale | $249,000$273/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $249,000-4.2%$273/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $260,000-5.5%$285/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $275,000-5.1%$302/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $289,900-3.4%$318/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000+1%$329/sqft |
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| 7/28/2023 | Sold | $297,000-9.7%$326/sqft |
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| 6/27/2023 | Pending sale | $329,000$361/sqft |
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| 6/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $329,000+151.3%$361/sqft |
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| 4/4/2016 | Sold | $130,900+0.8%$144/sqft |
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| 2/20/2016 | Pending sale | $129,900$142/sqft |
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| 2/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $129,900+59%$142/sqft |
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| 12/9/2008 | Sold | $81,700-31.9%$90/sqft |
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| 5/4/2008 | Listing removed | $119,900$131/sqft |
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| 3/5/2008 | Listed for sale | $119,900-40.6%$131/sqft |
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| 4/7/2006 | Sold | $202,000+6.3%$221/sqft |
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| 5/20/2005 | Sold | $190,000$208/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,468 -5.4% | $205,100 -5.9% |
| 2024 | $2,609 +12.5% | $218,000 +72.2% |
| 2023 | $2,318 +14% | $126,578 +10% |
| 2022 | $2,034 +14.9% | $115,071 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,771 +9.9% | $104,610 +10% |
| 2020 | $1,612 -0.9% | $95,100 -3.9% |
| 2019 | $1,626 | $99,000 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $1,626 +0.7% | $99,700 -0.6% |
| 2017 | $1,614 +174.5% | $100,300 +13% |
| 2016 | $588 +0.4% | $88,800 +25.1% |
| 2015 | $586 -0.4% | $71,000 +67.4% |
| 2014 | $588 +1.4% | $42,409 |
| 2013 | $580 +2% | $42,409 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $569 -2.6% | $41,700 -3.2% |
| 2011 | $584 -9.6% | $43,100 -8.5% |
| 2010 | $646 -53.7% | $47,100 -28.1% |
| 2009 | $1,395 | $65,500 -19.9% |
| 2008 | $1,395 -22.3% | $81,800 -39.9% |
| 2007 | $1,795 | $136,200 +20.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $112,900 +34.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $84,100 +43.8% |
| 2004 | $1,229 +5.5% | $58,500 +18.2% |
| 2003 | $1,165 +5.5% | $49,500 +12.2% |
| 2002 | $1,104 +8.6% | $44,100 +6.5% |
| 2001 | $1,017 +4.5% | $41,400 +5.1% |
| 2000 | $973 | $39,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 34293
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Garden Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Venice Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 6/10Venice Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Garden Elementary
- Middle: Venice Area Middle
- High: Venice Senior High
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- 960 Darwin Rd
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