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429 DARLING DRIVE

VENICE, FL 34285

MLS#: N6144793

$1,240,000

Status: Active
Listing number: N6144793
Listing provided by: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
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GOLDEN BEACH SUB - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1980

Sq.Footage

1,790

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, tile flooring 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.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central, Electric

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Block, Stucco

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Yard, Rain Gutters

  • Parking

    Garage Door Opener, Other, Workshop in Garage, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Gunite, Screen Enclosure, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

  • View

    Pool

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Landscaped, Paved

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.22

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    9600.0

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Florida, Mediterranean

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,240,000

  • Tax Amount

    $12,714

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 790

  • Price/SqFt

    $692

HOA

  • Association

    Yes

  • Association Fee

    $50

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Annually

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

  • Total Monthly Fees

    $4.17

School District

  • Elementary School

    Venice Elementary

  • Middle School

    Venice Area Middle

  • High School

    Venice Senior High

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Ownership

    Fee Simple

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    8

  • Water Source

    Public, See Remarks

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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, tile flooring 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.

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