396 BAYSHORE DRIVE
VENICE, FL 34285
About this home
Virtually Staged. ELITE WATERFRONT ESTATE OPPORTUNITY ON EXCLUSIVE VENICE ISLAND, FLORIDA. No bridges to Gulf! Walk to Historic downtown! Large almost half acre lot on bay water! Home is move-in ready and renovated! Fenced Yard! EXPERIENCE AN EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE ON ONE OF VENICE ISLAND'S MOST COVETED ADDRESSES. PERFECTLY POSITIONED ALONG A PROTECTED COVE ON ROBERTS BAY AND THE INTRCOASTAL WATERWAY, THIS RARE WATERFRONT HOMESITE OFFERS AN EXTRAORDINARY OPENING TO CREATE A LEGACY ESTATE IN AN ESTABLISHED ENCLAVE OF DISTINGUISHED RESIDENCES. ENCOMPASSING APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF ACRE OF LAND AND A LARGE WATERSIDE SALTWATER POOL, THE PROPERTY ENJOYS TRANQUIL WATER VIEWS, A PRIVATE DOCK, SEAWALL, A 12,000 LB. BOAT LIFT, AND DIRECT BOATING ACCESS TO THE GULF WATERS WITH NO FIXED BRIDGES. THE PROTECTED SETTING OFFERS CALM WATERS IDEAL FOR BOATING ENTHUSIASTS WHILE PROVIDING A PEACEFUL BACKDROP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING. WHETHER YOU ENVISION LIVING IN THE MOVE-IN-READY EXISTING RESIDENCE OR DESIGNING A SPECTACULAR CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS. ELEVATED CONTRUCTION AND MODERN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CAN MAXIMIZE THE PROPERTY'S UNIQUE WATERFRONT SETTING WHILE CREATING A STRIKING INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING EXPERIENCE. TAKE A SHORT WALK TO HISTORIC VENICE AVENUE FEATURING BOUTIQUE SHOPPING, GOURMET DINNING, LIVE THEATRE AND ENTERTAINMENT. GOLF CART TO PRISTINE BEACHES, GOLF COURSE, YACHT CLUB, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, BEACH YOGA OR DOG BEACH AND THE RENOWNED VENICE LIFESTYLE. RIDE YOUR BIKE ALONG THE UNIQUE LEGACY TRAIL AROUND VENICE ISLAND AND CONTINUE TO SARASOTA WITH OVER 20 MILES OF PAVED PATHWAY. CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THREE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS (SRQ, TPA, RSW) OR TO VENICE ISLAND'S OWN PRIVATE AIRPORT. THIS IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY. WATERFRONT PROPERTIES OF THIS CALIBER ON VENICE ISLAND ARE INCREASINGLY RARE, MAKING THIS AN IDEAL OFFERING FOR THOSE SEEKING TO BUILD OR INVEST IN ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S MOST DESIRABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES. BRING YOUR VISION AND WE WILL BRING AN EXPERIENCED LOCAL CUSTOM BUILDER- THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A REMARKABLE WATERFRONT ESTATE WHERE LUXURY, BOATING, AND THE TIMELESS CHARM OF VENICE ISLAND COME TOGETHER.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,961 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Tile
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, L Dining, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor…
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 19,866 sqft (0.45 ac)
- Pool
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Exterior
- Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $7,122 (2024)
- Price / sqft
- $1015/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities…
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1966
- Subdivision
- BAYSHORE ESTATES
- County
- Sarasota
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Venice Elementary
- Middle
- Venice Area Middle
- High
- Venice Senior High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 35 days
- MLS #
- MFR794732302
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Cynthia Eliopoulos · HOMESMART
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 29 comparable sales within 2 miles of VENICE, FL, this home is priced under RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $10,592/mo
- Property tax
- $663/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
Ask about this property
Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.
Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Listed | $1,990,000 | — |
NeighbourhoodSample data
Reference scores for VENICE, FL. Schools, mobility and amenities feed live data once the dedicated provider connection lands.
Location
Frequently asked questions
What would 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE cost per month?
About $11,651 a month: $10,063 principal and interest, $593 property tax, $995 insurance. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years.
Is 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE priced fairly?
Comparable sales nearby put it between $980,255 and $1,127,821, with $1,054,038 in the middle. That is from 8 properties of the same type and size within three miles, at a median of $538 a square foot.
How does 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE compare to nearby homes?
8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 33 STARBOARD DRIVE, VENICE, FL at $424,900, 1,209 sq ft, 0.14 miles away; 424 BAYCREST DRIVE, VENICE, FL at $949,900, 1,872 sq ft, 0.16 miles away; 282 SANTA MARIA STREET, VENICE, FL at $950,000, 1,864 sq ft, 0.25 miles away.
How long has 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE been on the market?
35 days on the market.
Has the price of 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE?
3 bed, 2 bath, 1,961 square feet. That is $1,015 a square foot.
What year was 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE built?
Built in 1966.
What is the HOA fee at 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE?
The feed lists no association fee for this property.
What are the property taxes at 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE?
Property tax works out to about $593 a month, $7,122 a year.
Is 396 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VENICE still available?
It is still on the market.
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