FL
Sarasota
VENICE
34285
521 HARBOR S DRIVE
521 HARBOR S DRIVE, VENICE, FL 34285
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
76
$895,000

Home Details for 521 HARBOR S DRIVE

Price
$895,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Square feet
2203
Year built
1926
Lot size acres
0.29
County
Sarasota
Total rooms
4
Basement
Crawl Space
MLS Listing#
N6143912
Property Description

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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Property Features
  • Utilities
    • Cable Available
    • Cable Connected
    • Electricity Connected
    • Phone Available
    • Sewer Connected
    • Water Connected
  • House Interior
    • Crown Molding
    • High Ceilings
    • Stone Counters
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Parking
    • Driveway
    • Guest
    • Oversized
  • Fire Place
    • Family Room
    • Masonry
    • Wood Burning
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
  • Heating Information
    • Central
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Basement
    • Crawl Space
School Information
School Information for 521 HARBOR S DRIVE, VENICE, FL 34285
Elementary School
Venice Elementary
Middle School
Venice Area Middle
High School
Venice Senior High
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Last Updated: 2026-04-17 06:50:20
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