Front of house (grass enhanced) - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Front of house - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Grass enhanced - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Single Family Residence at 305 SHELL RD, VENICE, photo 4 of 44
Front porch (furniture added) - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Front porch - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Front porch from the opposite end - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Entry - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
As you walk in (furniture added) - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
As you walk in - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate view, furniture added. - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate view - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Beautiful kitchen - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate veiw - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate view - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate view - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate view - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
View from Florida Room cutout - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Kitchen into the Florida Room - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Florida Room (furniture added) - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Florida room - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
An additional use for the Florida Room (furniture added) - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate angle - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Hallway - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Primary bedroom. - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Primary bedroom - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate view of primary bedroom, plenty of closet space - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Primary bathroom (Decor added) - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Primary bathroom - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Primary shower - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
2nd bedroom (furniture added) - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
2nd bedroom - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate angle of 2nd bedroom - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
2nd bedroom closet (clothing etc. added) - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
2nd bedroom closet - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
2nd bathroom (Decor added) - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
2nd bathroom - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Laundry room - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Garage - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate veiw of garage - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Back of house Patio (Furniture/decor added - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Back of house - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Back of house at twilight - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
Alternate view of back yard. - 305 SHELL RD, VENICE
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$359,900

305 SHELL RD
VENICE, FL 34293
Listed by Janice Samano · EXIT GULF COAST REALTY
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,203 sqft
Year built
1973

About this home

Virtually Staged. Welcome to **305 Shell Road**, a beautifully renovated **2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a Florida room** in desirable South Venice, where Gulf beaches, charming Downtown Venice, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences are all just minutes away. Fresh, bright, and truly move-in ready, this home has been thoughtfully updated with modern finishes and valuable improvements throughout. The beautifully remodeled kitchen features **new soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops, and an all-new appliance package**, creating a clean, inviting space that's ready for everything from morning coffee to entertaining friends and family. The spacious **Florida room** adds even more flexibility and is perfect for relaxing, entertaining, creating a home office, or simply enjoying the laid-back Florida lifestyle. Updates extend throughout the home and include **new energy-efficient impact-rated windows, new interior and exterior doors, fresh interior paint, new electrical fixtures, updated plumbing fixtures and faucets, and a new hot water heater**. The home's electrical system has also undergone a comprehensive review. You'll also appreciate the upgraded water system featuring a **new dual-action water softener with iron filtration** as well as an **under-counter reverse-osmosis system** for purified drinking water. The primary bathroom has been refreshed with **frameless shower glass and a dual-sink vanity**, adding to the home's crisp, updated feel. And then there's the location. **Manasota Beach is approximately 4 miles away**, putting beautiful Gulf sunsets and beach days within easy reach. Caspersen Beach, Venice Beach, the Venice Fishing Pier, Shamrock Park, and the Venetian Waterway trails are all nearby, giving you endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Just a short drive north, **Historic Downtown Venice** offers palm-lined streets, beautiful architecture, locally owned boutiques, cafés, restaurants, parks, and the wonderfully quaint Old Florida atmosphere that makes Venice so special. Shopping, dining, groceries, and everyday conveniences along the nearby Tamiami Trail corridor are also within easy reach. Whether you're searching for a **full-time Florida home, seasonal getaway, or your own place near the Gulf**, 305 Shell Road offers the combination buyers are looking for: **a beautifully renovated home, an outstanding South Venice location, and the Florida lifestyle just minutes from your door.**

Property details

MLS #
MFRC7530344
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
SOUTH VENICE
Status
Active
Days on market
9
On market date
September 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.18 acres
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Nearby schools

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).

Elementary
GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2.54 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
535
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
SARASOTA
MiddleCharter
SKY ACADEMY VENICE
2.7 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
216
Student:teacher ratio
16.6:1
District
SARASOTA
High
VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
4.17 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,452
Student:teacher ratio
22.5:1
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).

61
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
12.5 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
58 / 100
Restaurants & cafes7
Grocery stores1
Parks6
Schools0
Transit stops8
Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in VENICE, from live MLS data.

On the market 9 days -- 126 fewer days than VENICE's current average of 135 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,488 active listings in VENICE right now is $296,500.

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Est. monthly payment
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$71,980 down
$287,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,867
Property tax (est.)$300
Home insurance (est.)$150

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