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Venice

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Venice

Venice FL homes for sale: historic Venice Island, a walkable downtown, Gulf beaches, and newer communities near Wellen Park. Current listings.

At a glance

Venice at a glance

Venice is a Gulf Coast city known for its walkable 1920s-planned downtown on Venice Island, shark-tooth beaches minutes from Venice Avenue, and year-round arts from Venice Theatre to The Venice Symphony.

Median list price
$420K
Population
27,479 (2024), up 19% since 2019
Communities
22

Median list price of the 971 homes for sale in Venice on her site's home search (Stellar MLS), as of October 10, 2026.

Population of Venice city, Florida: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimate for 2024, census.gov (opens in a new tab).

Getting there

  • Venice Beach2 min1 miNearest beach
  • Downtown Sarasota34 min19 mi
  • SRQ airport45 min24 mi
  • Tampa airport (TPA)98 min77 mi
  • Downtown Tampa87 min73 mi
  • Downtown St. Pete74 min59 mi

Drive times by road, OSRM, checked October 7, 2026.

Population by county

  • Sarasota County 459,547 (2024), up 10% since 2019
  • Manatee County 429,792 (2024), up 12% since 2019
  • Charlotte County 201,064 (2024), up 11% since 2019

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, census.gov (opens in a new tab).

The area

Living in Venice

Overview of Venice

Buyers choose it for beach access close to downtown, homes ranging from historic island streets to newer communities, and easy reach of Sarasota and Wellen Park.

I-75
Exit 193 (Jacaranda Blvd) about 10 min; Exit 191 (River Rd) about 13 min
School district
Sarasota County Schools
Home types (Sept 24, 2026)
24 newest listings: 15 single-family homes, 5 condos, 4 townhomes
Median list price (Sept 24, 2026)
$324,450, about $230 per square foot
Price range (Sept 24, 2026)
$149,000 to $1,100,000 across the 24 newest listings

About Venice

  • Called the Shark's Tooth Capital of the World for the fossilized shark teeth found along its Gulf shores.
  • Planned by John Nolen during the 1920s land boom; the first streets and buildings went up in 1925 and 1926.
  • Venice Theatre, founded in 1950, runs its 77th season in 2026 to 2027; The Venice Symphony plays the Venice Performing Arts Center.
  • The 18.5-mile Legacy Trail ends at the 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot, where the Venetian Waterway Park trail continues south.
  • The 720-foot Venice Fishing Pier is free, open 24 hours, and needs no fishing license; Sharky's sits at its base.
  • Year-round Saturday farmers market downtown, and Atlanta Braves spring training at CoolToday Park in nearby Wellen Park.

Schools near Venice

Assigned schools depend on the address; confirm with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

Comparing school zones in Venice? Janelle can match them to the homes for sale. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Restaurants near Venice

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Things to do near Venice

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Parks and outdoors near Venice

  • Venice Beach

    4 min drive

    County beach park

    6.8-acre Sarasota County beach park on The Esplanade on Venice Island, a short drive west of downtown.

    101 The Esplanade, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Venice Beach

  • Legacy Trail (opens in a new tab)

    3 min drive

    Paved multiuse trail

    18.5-mile paved Sarasota County trail running from Sarasota south to the Historic Venice Train Depot.

    303 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Legacy Trail

  • Venetian Waterway Park

    3 min drive

    Paved waterfront trail

    Trail continuing from the train depot about 4 miles south along the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway, plus a 5-mile section on the west side.

    303 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Venetian Waterway Park

  • Service Club Park

    6 min drive

    County beach park

    7.7-acre Sarasota County beach park on Harbor Drive South.

    1190 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Service Club Park

  • Venice Fishing Pier at Brohard Park (opens in a new tab)

    7 min drive

    City fishing pier

    Free 720-foot city pier open 24 hours, where no fishing license is needed and the bait shop rents rods and shark tooth shovels.

    1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Venice Fishing Pier at Brohard Park

  • Brohard Paw Park

    7 min drive

    County beach park

    Sarasota County beach park on Harbor Drive South, just south of the Venice Fishing Pier.

    1850 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Brohard Paw Park

  • Nokomis Beach Park

    7 min drive

    County beach park

    23.7-acre Sarasota County beach park on Casey Key, across the Intracoastal Waterway from Nokomis.

    100 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275

    Show on map: Nokomis Beach Park

  • Humphris Park, South Jetty

    8 min drive

    City park

    City of Venice park at the end of Tarpon Center Drive on the south jetty.

    Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Humphris Park, South Jetty

  • Caspersen Beach Park

    12 min drive

    County beach park

    Sarasota County beach park at the south end of Harbor Drive, a trailhead for the Venetian Waterway Park trail.

    4100 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

    Show on map: Caspersen Beach Park

Looking for a home close to the parks and water in Venice? Ask Janelle where to look. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Shopping near Venice

Want everyday errands close by in Venice? Janelle can point you to the right neighborhoods. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Health care near Venice

Need to be near care in Venice? Janelle can keep that in mind when she picks homes to show you. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Getting around near Venice

Commuting from Venice? Janelle can tell you what the drive is like from each neighborhood. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Venice homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 24 newest Venice listings on September 24, 2026 (15 single-family homes, 5 condos, 4 townhomes) ranged from $149,000 to $1,100,000, with a median list price of $324,450, about $230 per square foot.

Wondering what homes in Venice are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

What to know before you buy in Venice

  • A walkable historic downtown and laid-back Gulf beaches.
  • Options range from Venice Island's historic homes to newer communities near Wellen Park.

Buying in Venice? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Venice FAQ

Is Venice more affordable than Sarasota?

Compare the snapshots on the two pages; Venice's median list price is typically lower.

Is there new construction near Venice?

Yes, especially in Wellen Park.

How do I see new listings first?

Use the form on this page.

Have a question about Venice that is not answered here? Ask Janelle. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

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Climate

Weather, month by month

Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  1. Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
  2. Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
  3. Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
  4. Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
  5. Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
  6. Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
  7. Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
  8. Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
  9. Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
  10. Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
  11. Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
  12. Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.

NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.

Neighborhoods

Communities in Venice

Wellen Park · 22 communities

New construction

New construction in Venice

All new construction in Venice

Call or text Janelle before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website. The builder pays her fee, so having her on your side does not change the price, and most builders accept your own agent only when the agent registers you on your first visit or first contact.

  • Resort pool and amenity center at Oakbend at Wellen Park, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    Toll Brothers · Wellen Park

    Oakbend Wellen Park

    Single-family homes, one and two stories, 6 floor plans, 2 quick move-ins

    $498,995 to $647,995

  • Clubhouse and pool from above at Everly at Wellen Park, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    John Cannon Homes · Wellen Park

    Everly at Wellen Park

    Custom single-family homes, 3 floor plans, 1 quick move-in

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Aerial view of Esplanade at Wellen Park, FloridaNow selling

    John Cannon Homes · Wellen Park

    Esplanade at Wellen Park

    Custom single-family homes, 1 floor plan

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Solstice III model home exterior at dusk at Everly at Wellen Park, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    Lee Wetherington Homes · Wellen Park

    Everly at Wellen Park

    Single-family custom homes, one and two stories, 12 floor plans

    $1,107,000 to $1,534,000

  • Westlake at Wellen Park amenity center on the lake (rendering)Now selling

    Lee Wetherington Homes · Wellen Park

    Westlake at Wellen Park

    Single-family custom homes, 2 floor plans

    $1,138,000 to $1,289,000

  • Aerial view of Palmera at Wellen Park, FloridaNow selling

    David Weekley Homes · Wellen Park

    Palmera Wellen Park Classic Series

    Single-family homes, single-story, 6 floor plans, 5 quick move-ins

    $599,990 to $699,990

  • Aerial view of Palmera at Wellen Park, FloridaNow selling

    David Weekley Homes · Wellen Park

    Palmera Wellen Park Executive Series

    Single-family homes, single-story, 2 floor plans, 2 quick move-ins

    $857,990 to $878,990

  • Palmera at Wellen Park amenity center and pool from aboveNow selling

    Homes by Towne · Wellen Park

    Palmera at Wellen Park

    Single-family homes on 65 ft homesites, about 2,375 to 3,426 sq ft, 6 floor plans, 3 quick move-ins

    $769,900 to $1,299,900

  • Evening crowd at the lakefront of Downtown Wellen at Wellen Park, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    Homes by WestBay · Wellen Park

    Everly at Wellen Park

    Single-family homes, 1 and 2 story, on 60 ft and 75 ft homesites, 26 floor plans, 3 quick move-ins

    $709,990 to $1,129,990

  • Golf course green and fairway at Wellen Park Golf & Country Club, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    Lennar · Wellen Park

    Wellen Park Golf & Country Club

    Terrace condominiums, carriage homes, coach homes, single-family homes, 17 floor plans, 18 quick move-ins

    $234,990 to $763,999

  • Aerial view of Palmera at Wellen Park, FloridaNow selling

    M/I Homes · Wellen Park

    Palmera at Wellen Park

    Townhomes of about 1,702 to 2,813 sq ft and single-family homes of about 2,291 to 4,661 sq ft, 12 floor plans, 10 quick move-ins

    $371,990 to $954,990

  • M/I Homes model and sales center overlooking a lake at Cassata Lakes, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    M/I Homes · Venice

    Cassata Lakes

    Single-family homes of about 2,309 to 3,983 sq ft on oversized homesites, 8 floor plans, 13 quick move-ins

    $628,990 to $825,990

  • Aerial view of the amenity center, pools and pickleball courts at Brightmore, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    Mattamy Homes · Wellen Park

    Brightmore at Wellen Park

    Paired villas and single-family homes, all single-story (55+), 10 floor plans, 7 quick move-ins

    $389,990 to $635,990

  • Lakeside amenity center, pool, and lake at Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    Mattamy Homes · Wellen Park

    Sunstone Lakeside at Wellen Park

    Single-family homes on 50 and 60-foot homesites, about 1,894 to 3,057 sq ft, 2 to 4 bedrooms, 8 floor plans, 10 quick move-ins

    $507,990 to $725,990

  • Aerial view of Palmera at Wellen Park, FloridaNow selling

    Neal Communities · Wellen Park

    Palmera

    Single-family homes, 1 and 2 stories, 5 floor plans, 5 quick move-ins

    $416,990 to $539,990

  • Aerial view of the Vistera clubhouse and resort pool at Vistera of Venice, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    Neal Communities · North Venice

    Vistera of Venice

    Paired villas and single-family homes, 1 and 2 stories, 10 floor plans, 2 quick move-ins

    $338,990 to $637,990

  • Resort-style pool with water slide beside the lake at Grand Palm, Venice, FloridaLast homes

    Neal Communities · Wellen Park

    Grand Palm

    Single-family homes; the remaining homes are 1-story Coastal Series plans, 2 quick move-ins

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Resort-style pool and lakeside fire pit terrace at Everly, Venice, FloridaNow selling

    Neal Signature Homes · Wellen Park

    Everly

    Single-family homes, about 2,560 to 4,190 sq ft, 8 floor plans, 3 quick move-ins

    $738,990 to $1,098,990

  • Club Aria clubhouse and resort pool at Aria, Venice, FloridaLast homes

    Neal Signature Homes · Venice

    Aria

    Single-family homes, about 2,250 to 3,680 sq ft, 2 quick move-ins

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Venice, Florida: homes for sale with Janelle MertinsComing soon

    Neal Signature Homes · Wellen Park

    Westlake

    Single-family homes, about 3,000 to 4,700 sq ft

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Aerial view of Esplanade at Wellen Park, FloridaNow selling

    Taylor Morrison · Wellen Park

    Esplanade at Wellen Park

    Garden villas (twin villas) and single-family homes, 13 floor plans, 17 quick move-ins

    $334,999 to $717,999

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