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1543 WATERFORD DRIVE, VENICE, FL 34292

WATERFORD PH 1-A · Sarasota County

Key Facts

3Beds
2Baths
3,440Sq Ft
1995Year Built
0.20Lot (acres)
3Garage
1Stories

Description

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! *** WELCOME TO THE LIFESTYLE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!*** YOUR ELECTRIC BILL COULD BE ALMOST ZERO with the Heated Pool with Electrical Vehicle. Nestled within a beautifully maintained 27-hole championship golf course community, this stunning 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATHROOM home with a PRIVATE POOL delivers resort-style living every single day. Soaring high ceilings, a formal dining room, and a 3-CAR GARAGE complete this exceptional property. ***** The Big Ticket Items Are Already Done For You. This home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, move in with total peace of mind: • ROOF 2019 • Trane HVAC 2022 • WATER HEATER 2016 • Fully paid off 40 SOLAR PANELS 16kW - 2023 - saving new owners $300–$600/month on electricity. Own an electric vehicle? Enjoy virtually free charging at home. This is a rare and valuable bonus for any new owner from day one • Pool resurfaced 2017 | Pool Screen 2017 | Pool Pump 2025 • Self-cleaning pool system installed • Pool Heater with titanium interior for lasting durability • PVC plumbing throughout • Sprinkler system fully renewed 2025 - all heads replaced, adjusted, zero leaks • Smart Sprinkler app controlled • Central Vacuum System • All appliances stay • Bamboo flooring in Master and Bedroom #1 • LVP waterproof flooring installed 2025 in the living room and Bedroom #2 • Additional privacy landscaping planted 2026 in backyard • Smart Thermostat • Smart fingerprint door handle from pool area into the home ***** Not in a flood zone. No flood insurance required.The community amenities are nothing short of impressive. For just $186/month (paid annually), residents enjoy access to Tennis Courts, a Community Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Club House, and brand-new Pickle-ball Courts. Golf cart friendly streets wind through lush, manicured landscaping. Optional golf club membership is available to all residents at remarkably affordable rates. And the location? Simply unmatched. VENICE, FLORIDA is consistently ranked among the BEST places to RETIRE, RELOCATE, and simply LIVE WELL in the entire United States. Warm weather 360 days a year. Step outside your door and within 10 MINUTES you’re at the sands of VENICE BEACH or the charming boutiques and restaurants of historic VENICE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN - watching the sun melt into the GULF every single evening. Manicured landscaping. Peaceful tree-lined streets. Birdsong every morning. Perfect for families ready to embrace the Florida dream and relocating to one of the Gulf Coast’s safest and most welcoming communities. Perfect for anyone who has ever dreamed of making vacation their everyday lifestyle. This isn’t just a home. THIS IS YOUR FLORIDA LIFESTYLE, FINALLY WITHIN REACH. CHECK VIDEO OF THE HOUSE! STR / AIRBNB / VRBO ARE ALLOWED FOR 3 MONTHS MINIMUM (about $5,000 a month)! Yearly and seasonal memberships are available to the 27-hole championship golf course. Schedule your private showing today.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1995

Stories

1

Living Area

3,440 sq ft

Lot Size

0.20 acres

Garage Spaces

3

Ownership

Fee Simple

Zoning

PUD

Days on Market

23

MLS® Listing#

S5149963

Property Features

Interior

Cathedral Ceiling(s)Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanStone CountersWalk-In Closet(s)

Exterior

Rain Gutters

Appliances

DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Active SolarCentralElectricSolar

Flooring

WoodBambooTile

Pool

GuniteHeatedIn GroundSolar CoverPrivate

Parking

Attached

Laundry

Common AreaInsideLaundry Room

Construction

Block

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Tile

Windows

Blinds

Community

GatedFitness CenterGolfPoolRestaurantSidewalksTennis Court(s)

Utilities

Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • 10x10First
  • Bedroom 213x12First
  • Bedroom 314x12First
  • Kitchen18x13First
  • Laundry14x8First
  • Living Room18x20First
  • Master BathroomFirst
  • Master Bedroom19x13First

Schools

Elementary:
Garden Elementary
Middle:
Venice Area Middle
High:
Venice Senior High

Financial Details

HOA

$2,108 / Annually

Argus Property Management - Barb Fager

Annual Taxes

$5,737

Tax year 2025

Parcel Number

0388130032

Directions

From I-75, the easiest route to 1543 Waterford Dr is: 1. Take Exit 193 toward Venice / Jacaranda Blvd. 2. Head west on Jacaranda Blvd toward Venice. 3. Turn left onto East Venice Avenue. 4. Turn left onto Capri Isles Blvd. 5. Turn left onto Waterford Drive. 6. The home will be on your right.

Affordability Calculator

$127,980

Estimated monthly payment

$3,406/mo

Principal $511,920 · Est. interest $714,174 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in VENICE, FL

$395,380
Median Listing Price
87
Median Days on Market
1,598
Median Sq Ft
$250
Median Price / Sq Ft
923
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 62% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 26% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in VENICE, FL.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Island Village Montessori School

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Laurel Nokomis School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Venice Church of the Nazarene

    School · 1.8 mi away

  • Venice Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.4 mi away

  • Venice Indians Athletics

    School · 2.6 mi away

  • Rotary Futures College Resource Center

    School · 2.6 mi away

  • Le Bunnies Early Learning Academy

    School · 2.6 mi away

  • Epiphany Cathedral

    School · 2.6 mi away

  • Venice High School

    Secondary · 2.6 mi away

  • Sky Academy

    School · 3.2 mi away

  • Garden Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.4 mi away

  • Venice Christian School

    School · 3.9 mi away

  • YMCA Triad-South Campus

    School · 4.1 mi away

  • Venice Middle School

    Secondary · 4.9 mi away

  • Venice North Port Seventh Day Adventist School

    School · 5.0 mi away

  • Pine View School

    School · 5.8 mi away

  • Taylor Ranch Elementary School

    Elementary · 6.5 mi away

  • Primrose Schools

    Elementary · 7.6 mi away

  • SCF Collegiate School Venice

    Secondary · 8.0 mi away

  • Little Explorers Preschool

    School · 8.3 mi away

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Last Updated: 2026-05-15

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