$899,000
About this home
An extraordinary opportunity awaits, over 17 acres of untouched land set along the scenic Myakka River, complete with your own private island. This rare offering combines expansive acreage, riverfront beauty, and exceptional privacy in one of Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing and most desirable areas. Perfect for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, or those seeking a secluded private estate or multi-generational family compound, this property offers the space and serenity to create something truly special. Imagine waking to river views, abundant wildlife, and the peaceful sounds of Old Florida, all while being just minutes from modern conveniences. Located near Wellen Park, the property is approximately 3 miles from CoolToday Park, the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves, about 2 miles from Wellen Park High School, and roughly 3 miles from Downtown Wellen Park’s shops, dining, and community events. The area also offers excellent medical facilities, a variety of golf courses for every skill level, and convenient access to the world-famous Gulf Coast beaches in Venice and Manasota Key, including Manasota Beach. This remarkable property offers a sense of scale, privacy, and natural beauty that is becoming increasingly scarce in the Venice and Wellen Park area. Whether envisioned as a secluded waterfront estate, a private retreat immersed in nature, or a future family compound to be enjoyed for generations, this offering represents a rare chance to secure a truly distinctive piece of Southwest Florida landscape.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRN6143200
- Property type
- Land
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 168
- On market date
- March 2, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 17.8 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 669
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 835
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student:teacher ratio
- 33.3:1
- District
- SARASOTA
Walkability
Blended score for VENICE's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in VENICE, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 17, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.