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$1,570,000

608 GARDENIA DR
VENICE, FL 34285
Listed by DOUGLAS ELLIMAN
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Living area
3,364 sqft
Year built
1956

About this home

The Gardenia House | Golden Beach Architecturally distinctive Golden Beach residence just steps from private deeded beach access. Inspired by Prairie-style design principles, this 4 bedroom home offers 3,364 sq ft of thoughtfully updated living space with a strong emphasis on horizontal lines, overhanging eaves, and natural light. Originally expanded with a three-story addition in 1999 and extensively renovated over time, the home reflects an effective build year of 2005, with updates to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, kitchen, and baths. Lush tropical landscaping surrounds the property, creating a private setting with multiple outdoor living areas, including a screened lanai with pool and a rooftop deck with Gulf views. Interior features include wide-plank hardwood floors, custom millwork, vaulted ceilings with stained beams, and a light-filled living room with fireplace and walls of glass. The expanded kitchen offers custom cabinetry, stone countertops, premium 2025 appliances, and views of the gardens and pool. Two primary suites provide private balconies, fireplaces, sitting areas, walk-in closets, and well-appointed baths. Additional highlights include impact-rated windows and doors, storm protection, a flexible bonus space (office/library), and two laundry rooms. Located on quiet Gardenia Drive, just blocks to downtown Venice dining, shopping, and cultural amenities. Deeded beach access includes a pavilion, golf cart parking, and a private stretch of Gulf shoreline. A rare offering combining architectural character, privacy, and proximity to the Gulf.

Highlights

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Property details

MLS #
MFRA4688228
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
GOLDEN BEACH
Status
Active
Days on market
174
On market date
April 6, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.29 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
VENICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
0.96 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
540
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
SARASOTA
MiddleCharter
STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
0.93 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
305
Student:teacher ratio
16.9:1
District
SARASOTA
High
VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
0.85 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).

50
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
65 / 100
Restaurants & cafes10
Grocery stores1
Parks9
Schools4
Transit stops0
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 174 days -- 38 more days than VENICE's current average of 136 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,474 active listings in VENICE right now is $295,000.

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$314,000 down
$1,256,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,146
Property tax (est.)$1,308
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 5 days ago.

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