$449,700
1137 Ponderosa Road
Venice, FL 34293
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
SOUTH VENICE! MINUTES TO THE BEACH! SPACIOUS, ALMOST 2000 SQ. FT UNDER AIR! 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage custom home is full of character, thoughtful design, and fantastic UPGRADES. This home would be a perfect air-bnb having 3 bedrooms, living room, & family room! Plenty of parking too! Bonus room above the garage, large Living room, Family room, and a FENCED YARD, this home offers style, space, and functionality in a prime location minutes to Venice Beach! Step onto the cozy covered country front porch, where the peaceful sound of a private fish pond with a fountain is surrounded by lush greenery and flowing shrubs. A gorgeous leaded glass front door sets the stage for what’s inside. Soaring tall, angular ceilings and an expansive layout make this home feel open and welcoming. Perfect floor plan for a large family! The huge 10x18 kitchen features solid WOOD CABINETS with pull-out drawers, a tiled backsplash, LED lighting, and ample counter space, including a cozy breakfast bar overlooking the dining area. The kitchen comes complete with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and a WASHER/DRYER! The floor plan flows effortlessly into a 27-ft. living room with a picturesque bay window and a 27-ft. family room with a WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE—perfect for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. French doors lead to a spacious tiled patio, offering the perfect outdoor retreat. Can hook up the hot-tub right here! The primary suite is a true escape, boasting a 13x19 layout, a large walk-in closet, French doors to the patio, and a private ensuite with a granite counter vanity and a tiled walk-in shower. On the opposite side of the home, pocket doors provide additional privacy for the guest rooms. The second and third bedrooms (12x12 each) include ceiling fans, with the third bedroom featuring mirrored closet doors and French doors leading to the family room. The guest bathroom is designed for relaxation, offering a GRANITE COUNTER VANITY and a DEEP JETTED TUB with a shower. This home is filled with impressive updates, including a NEW ROOF, NEWER A/C, and a SOLAR HOT WATER HEATER, helping to keep energy costs low. Additional thoughtful features include KEYLESS ENTRY, a RAINBIRD IRRIGATION SYSTEM, a TOP OF THE LINE WATER SOFTENOR and irrigation designed specifically for hanging flowers in the front yard. A HOOK UP FOR THE HOT TUB IN PLACE, while the LEAF GUARD GUTTERS and backyard STORAGE SHED add even more convenience. The SCREENED GARAGE, and an EXTRA PARKING PAD provides plenty of space for guests or recreational vehicles. Located in highly desirable South Venice, this home offers optional membership to the SOUTH VENICE FERRY, giving access to a private beach, boat ramp, and kayak launch. Shamrock Park is just minutes away, offering tennis courts, basketball, nature trails, and a playground. With downtown Venice, Venice Beach, shopping, and dining nearby, this home offers a perfect blend of privacy, UPGRADES, and PRIME LOCATION. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind property!
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history368 days on market
- Status: ActiveSep 22, 2025
- Listed$459,900Mar 25, 2025
- Price reduced$449,700
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 368
- Subdivision
- South Venice
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1989
- Living area
- 1,948 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $231
- Building area
- 2,814 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 10,000 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $1,677 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 0459130004
- Zoning
- RSF3
- MLS #
- C7507504
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Washer, Water Softener
- Interior features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- North
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Guest
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Construction materials
- Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sprinkler Well
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | 10x18 |
| Dining Room | First | 10x8 |
| Living Room | First | 13x21 |
| Family Room | First | 9x27 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 13x19 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 12x12 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 12x12 |
| Laundry | First | 5x16 |
| Bathroom 2 | First | 5x8 |
| Primary Bathroom | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-03-25
- On market date
- 2025-03-25
- Original list price
- $459,900
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34293 - Venice
- Listing AOR
- Port Charlotte
- Status changed
- 2025-09-22
- Tax legal description
- LOTS 2170 2171 & W 1/2 OF 2172 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 7
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Head west on S Tamiami Trail toward Auburn Rd, Turn left onto Englewood Rd, Turn right onto Flamingo Rd, Turn left onto Heron Rd, Turn right onto Ponderosa Rd, Home will be on the left
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