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$895,000
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521 HARBOR DRIVE S
VENICE, FL 34285

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,203
SqFt
$406
/SqFt
1926
Built
Subdivision:
VENEZIA PARK SEC OF VENICE
County:
Sarasota
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Celebrate Venice’s Centennial in an original 1926 residence, thoughtfully preserved and updated within the Venezia Park Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as home to the most significant collection of historic homes in Venice. One hundred years later, it stands as one of the finest examples of what thoughtful preservation and modern restoration can achieve, a true Centennial home, impeccably updated and move-in ready. This is not a home that asks you to compromise. The character of 1926 is all here and so are the finishes, systems, and details of 2026. This home is designed to embrace the Florida lifestyle. A covered loggia with pecky cypress ceiling, graceful arched openings, and a classic balustrade announces the home's arrival before you even step inside. Through the original glass-paned front door, the interiors unfold with warmth and intention. Original heart of pine floors refinished to a rich, warm luster extend throughout the first floor. Arched openings, original interior doors, custom period casings, and French doors with glass hardware speak to a level of craftsmanship rarely encountered. Vaulted, beamed ceilings and an original brick fireplace anchor the living room, where natural light pours through updated windows dressed in plantation shutters. Period style sconces and light fixtures carry the aesthetic through the formal dining room, which opens via French doors to an enclosed lanai and its garden views beyond. The kitchen is the rare kind that honors its context without sacrificing a thing, floor to ceiling natural cherry cabinetry, stone countertops, and modern appliances all selected to complement the homes architectural period. A first-floor bedroom and fully updated bath showcase black and white tile, a pedestal sink, original honeycomb tile flooring, and a beautifully refinished cast iron bathtub. Upstairs, the original wood staircase leads to two bright bedrooms and a second full bath, each finished with the same cohesive, period-appropriate care, including original narrow plank oak floors and another refinished cast iron tub. A detached guest house completes the picture a private, fully equipped retreat with kitchenette, full bath, and walk-in shower, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. A paver patio connects the two structures, creating a seamless outdoor living space framed by mature, established landscaping. The structure - solid, updated, and worry-free. The home has been comprehensively improved beneath its beautiful surface: full plumbing replacement with new PVC lines throughout, a three-zone air conditioning system with entirely new ductwork (2019), a new water heater (2026), roof replacements on both the main residence (2010) and guest house (2023), and a hurricane-rated privacy wall (2014). These are not deferred items — they are done. The location is the final grace note. Historic downtown Venice its charming boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, galleries, theaters, and parks are just a short walk from the front door. With the Gulf never far, the island’s pristine beaches are and easy walk, bike ride, or quick drive from your front door, just the way life on Venice Island was always meant to be.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$895,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,203 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.29 Acres
Year Built 
1926
MLS® Number 
N6143912
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$5,888.51
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Owner
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
an hour agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.29
Direction Faces 
West
Levels 
Two
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
DrivewayGuestOversized
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
2907
Utilities 
Cable AvailableCable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RSF3
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeWasher
Basement 
Crawl Space
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomMasonryWood Burning
Flooring 
LaminateTileWood
Furnished 
Unfurnished
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Crown MoldingHigh CeilingsStone CountersVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Inside
Window Features 
Window CoveringsShuttersWindow Treatments
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 12x15Level - First
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 10x13Level - FirstFeatures - Stone Counters
Living Room 
Dimensions - 15x20Level - FirstFeatures - Ceiling Fan(s)
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 10x16Level - First
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
ConcreteStuccoFrame
Exterior 
Awning(s)GardenPrivate EntrancePrivate YardRain Gutters
Fencing 
Masonry
Lot Features 
Landscaped
Roof 
Tile
View 
GardenTrees/Woods
Waterview 
GardenTrees/Woods
Windows/Doors 
Window CoveringsShuttersWindow Treatments
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
MLS Area 
34285 - Venice
Roads 
Paved
Township 
39S
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Venice Elementary
Middle School
Venice Area Middle
High School
Venice Senior High
Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY (678) 472-6005



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Last checked: 2026-04-16 07:30 PM EDT

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