429 DARLING DRIVE
Venice, FL 34285
$1,180,000
A special island retreat designed for everyone—from beach lovers to their four-legged companions! Ideally located in the highly walkable neighborhood of Golden Beach on Venice Island, this charming home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sparkling pool, deeded beach access 2 blocks away, tile flooring and plantation shutters throughout, and a pristine air-conditioned garage with an epoxy-finished floor. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its original character, the home features beautifully renovated kitchen and baths, along with numerous recent improvements including exterior paint, resurfaced driveway, patio pavers, PVC fencing, and HVAC. Outdoor living shines with a private pool, patio pavers, lush landscaping, and a fully fenced yard. The lush, refreshed landscaping is supported by an updated irrigation system supplied by a private well, helping maintain the beautiful lawn and gardens efficiently. Located in the preferred flood zone of X, this home nor it's neighbors have experienced any damage with storms. Come experience all that Venice Island has to offer - from dining, shopping & golf to the friendly and lively downtown activities like the weekly Farmers Market, numerous Car shows, craft & art shows, our own performing arts theatre and a dedicated Symphony. All within minutes of your new home!
Listing Courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
941-485-5421
Buyer Represented by: BLUESRQ REAL ESTATE INC
| Listing Id: | N6144793 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,240,000 |
| Close Price: | $1,180,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-10-30 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,790 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $12,714 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 9,600 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.22 |
| Architectural Style: | Florida, Mediterranean |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Venice |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota |
| Subdivision Name: | Golden Beach Sub |
| Postal Code: | 34285 |
| Year Built: | 1980 |
| Additional Parcels?: | No |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 2642 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Carport?: | No |
| Direction Faces: | North |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Construction Materials: | Block, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s) |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Directions: | US 41 to west on Venice Avenue to south on Harbor Drive approximately 1/5 miles then west on Darling Drive. Home is on the left. |
| Elementary School: | Venice Elementary |
| Exterior Features: | Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Yard, Rain Gutters |
| Fencing: | Vinyl |
| Flooring: | Tile |
| Furnished: | Unfurnished |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Community Features: | Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions |
| Heating: | Central, Electric |
| High School: | Venice Senior High |
| Interior Features: | Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments |
| Laundry Features: | Inside, Laundry Room |
| Levels: | One |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-08-09 |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | City Limits, Landscaped, Paved |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.22 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 122x86 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 3304 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Venice Area Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 34285 - Venice |
| MLS Area Major: | 34285 - Venice |
| Original List Price: | $1,240,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Irrigation Equipment, Private Yard |
| Parcel Number: | 0178080032 |
| Parking Features: | Garage Door Opener, Other, Workshop in Garage |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Pool Features: | Gunite, Screen Enclosure |
| Property Attached?: | No |
| Township: | 39 |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Roof: | Tile |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Utilities: | Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
| View: | Pool |
| Water Source: | Public, See Remarks |
| Public Survey Range: | 18 |
| Public Survey Section: | 13 |
| Zoning: | RSF3 |
| Spa Features: | In Ground |
| Spa?: | Yes |
| Vegetation: | Mature Landscaping |
| Window Features: | Window Treatments |
| Home Warranty?: | No |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | Per City of Venice |
| Additional Rooms: | Formal Living Room Separate |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 0178080032 |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | No |
| Association Email: | contact@goldenbeachassociates.com |
| Association Fee Requirement: | Optional |
| Association Url: | goldbeachassociates.com |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Backups Requested Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 245.45 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 692.74 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/N6144793?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/N6144793?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | X |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2024-03-27 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12115C0329G |
| Garage Dimensions: | 20x24 |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | No |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | Yes |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 166.30 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 892 |
| Minimum Lease: | 1 Month |
| Monthly Hoa Amount: | $4 |
| Number Of Wells: | 1 |
| Num Times per Year: | 12 |
| Other Exemptions Yn: | No |
| Pool Dimensions: | 18x31 |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is, Foreign Seller, See Attachments, Sign |
| Room Count: | 8 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Golden Beach |
| Total Acreage: | 0 to less than 1/4 |
| Total Annual Fees: | $50 |
| Total Monthly Fees: | $4 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Gulf/Ocean |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water View: | No |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Ag Exemption Yn: | No |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Association Name: | Golden Beach Associates |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 941-485-5421 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Association Fee: | $50 |
| Community Association Water Features: | Gulf/Ocean Front |
| Dock Yn: | No |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-06-22 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| New Construction?: | No |
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