$265,000
901 Ponderosa Road
Venice, FL 34293
About this home
Live the Florida coastal lifestyle with a rare sense of privacy, tranquility, and direct connection to nature in the heart of Venice. This inviting home is perfectly positioned for those who value peaceful surroundings, featuring a SCREENED-IN REAR LANAI where you can unwind to the sounds of rustling trees and flowing water. Enjoy a FULLY FENCED YARD offering a secluded space to relax, entertain, garden, or let pets roam freely. A natural BACKYARD BUFFER enhances the sense of privacy, creating a quiet, tucked-away setting that feels worlds away from the everyday.***Just beyond your backyard, a shallow waterway winds through a natural habitat filled with local wildlife, offering a constantly changing, serene view. This peaceful water empties directly into the nearby South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve and eventually connects to the Intracoastal Waterway—giving you a rare opportunity to live alongside protected nature while still being close to everything.~~~The home showcases BAHAMA SHUTTERS, a distinctive HIP ROOF DESIGN and a comfortable, functional layout, paired with numerous thoughtful UPDATES. Recent improvements include newer appliances, well pump, holding tank, aerator, water softener, central air conditioner, bathtub with shower diverters, hot water heater, kitchen reverse osmosis system, and electrical panel—providing peace of mind and carefree living. FURNISHINGS ARE NEGOTIABLE, making this a seamless move-in-ready option.***Located in the laid-back South Venice community, you’re just MINUTES FROM MANASOTA BEACH, where you can enjoy uncrowded shoreline walks, hunt for shark teeth, and take in breathtaking Gulf sunsets. Residents also have the option to join the South Venice Civic Association, offering access to A PRIVATE FERRY TO A SECLUDED BEACH AND A BOAT RAMP, making it easy to get out on the water whenever you choose.~~~With NO HOA RESTRICTIONS, a peaceful neighborhood setting, and nature right outside your door, this property offers a lifestyle that’s increasingly hard to find—quiet, private, and deeply connected to the natural beauty of coastal Florida. Call today to experience it for yourself.
Estimated monthly payment
$1,688/mo
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 history49 days on market
- Status: ActiveApr 9, 2026
- Listed$265,000Apr 9, 2026
- Price increased$265,000
Virtual Tour
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 49
- Subdivision
- South Venice
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1976
- Living area
- 1,194 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $222
- Building area
- 1,719 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 8,000 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12115C0341G)
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $2,722 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0459140023
- Zoning
- RSF3
- MLS #
- D6146878
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Concrete, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Interior features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- North
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, On Street
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Week
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
- Additional lease restrictions
- Minimum of 1 week per Sarasota County.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Dog Run, Lighting
- Construction materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Schools
School data from listing agent. Verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 14x16 |
| Kitchen | First | 10x11 |
| Dining Room | First | 15x10 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 11x15 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 13x11 |
| Bathroom 1 | First | 10x5 |
| Bathroom 2 | First | 4x7 |
| Laundry | First | 5x8 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 11x13 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-04-06
- On market date
- 2026-04-09
- Original list price
- $265,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34293 - Venice
- Listing AOR
- Englewood
- Status changed
- 2026-04-09
- Tax legal description
- LOTS 2196 & 2197, SOUTH VENICE UNIT 7
Location
- Flood zone
- X(12115C0341G)
Directions
Start at intersection of Flamingo Rd & 776. Head toward Englewood Rd, Turn left onto Alligator Dr, Continue onto Kent Rd, Turn right onto Ponderosa Rd. Destination will be on the left, 901 Ponderosa Rd, Venice, FL 34293
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