For home buyers searching for a waterfront community in South Florida, sticker shock is a common affliction. Many of my clients are boaters and fishermen...but they don't have a million dollars for a home in a waterfront community. But I have an answer for them - South Venice Beach.
South Venice Beach is a waterfront community about 20 miles south of Sarasota proper. Located on the Intracoastal, it is the largest subdivision in the area, and is amazingly affordable. Residents enjoy access to a community boat ramp, as well as a ferry that runs out to a private, resident only beach on the Gulf of Mexico. The price for these great amenities? About $150 per year - and it is not even mandatory! Amazingly, the neighborhood is still non-deed restricted - a rare find in this part of Florida, and the double lots afford space to park your boat, without paying dock slip fees.
Shamrock Park is also located within the boundaries of South Venice - this is a terrific state park with miles of walking trails , bike trails along the Intracoastal, a nature/education center, fishing, basketball, tennis, playgrounds and picnic areas.
All this is located within a 30 minute drive to downtown Sarasota, for those who occasionally want to venture out for a 5 star dinner and a show. But if your lifestyle revolves more around tarpon and long days on the water, South Venice is the best deal going.
How good of a deal? Currently, homes are selling from about $130K, and you can purchase an upgraded pool home for about $220K. Buildable lots are as low as $20K - but you'd better hurry. I just let the cat out of the bag.
One of the things I enjoy the most when my real estate clients come to town, is playing tour guide. Anyone can drive through town and point out landmarks - but as a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain (USCG 25 Ton Masters License), I often invite my clients for a private tour of local waterways on "The Midnight Pass Express" (my boat)
I find it is a great way not only to see Sarasota and Siesta Key from a unique perspective, but it really gives people a sense of the natural beauty they are going to be living amongst...sometimes, in the rush of looking at gated communities and condo complexes, clients arent shown the amazing natural environment that make this town unique.
Obviously, my boating customers love the tour of Sarasota Bay, the Gulf, and the "old Florida backwater" complete with mangroves, manatees and great blue herons. I can point out the deserted little islands, the best fishing spots, and where to dock for the Saturday afternoon boating gatherings.
Its one thing standing on a dock and admiring the blue water - quite another to be out sailing on it.
True Real Estate is an exclusive buyer agency offering exceptional expertise in Sarasota and surrounding area real estate. William True, Broker, ABR/M, AHWD, CIPS, CRB, CRS, GRI, RSPS, SRES, TRC
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