
Homes zoned forVenice Senior High School
Gulf-coast living inside a sought-after Venice school zone
1,298
Homes for sale
$425,000
Median list price
$308
Avg price / sqft
50
Median days on market
The Venice Senior High attendance zone covers a broad slice of the Gulf coast in Sarasota County, where beach access, boating water and established neighborhoods sit side by side with newer master-planned communities. This is a place that suits families who want a settled feel, retirees drawn to the warm-weather pace, and buyers who like having both waterfront and inland options within the same school boundary. Feeder schools like Taylor Ranch Elementary School and Venice Middle School help anchor family demand across the zone.
For buyers today, the market here is deep and active: there are 1,292 homes listed with a median list price of $420,000, and 4,598 have sold in the past year at a median of $415,623. Homes take a median of 52 days to sell and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without bidding wars. You can scan everything on the live map or browse Venice homes for sale to see how the segments compare.
Venice Senior High School is an attendance zone in Nokomis, Florida.
Quick facts
$17,000 – $20M price range
1,687 sqft median home
$399/mo median HOA
$3,500/mo median rent
4,605 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Venice Senior High zone
The Venice Senior High attendance zone sits on Florida's Gulf coast in Sarasota County, south of Sarasota itself. It covers a wide mix of neighborhoods — older established streets near the water, inland single-family subdivisions, and newer master-planned and gated communities. That range is the defining feature: within one school boundary you can find a modest inland home or a waterfront property, which keeps the area accessible to a broad set of buyers.
The zone suits families who want a predictable school path, retirees drawn to the warm climate and beach access, and second-home buyers who like the Gulf-coast lifestyle. With 214 waterfront and 298 pool listings currently active, outdoor and water-oriented living is a central part of the appeal. The pace here is relaxed and residential rather than urban.
Because the boundary is large and varied, it helps to decide early whether you're prioritizing proximity to the water, a gated community with amenities, or a newer build. Each of those points you toward different pockets of the zone. Browsing Venice homes for sale or the live map is the fastest way to see how those segments cluster.
Schools for homes in the Venice Senior High zone
The zone is anchored by Venice Senior High School, the assigned high school for this attendance area. Families here generally feed up through a predictable sequence of elementary and middle schools before reaching the high school.
Feeder schools associated with the area include Venice Middle School at the middle level, and Taylor Ranch Elementary School, Garden Elementary School and Venice Elementary School at the elementary level. Which of these serves a given home depends on where in the zone the property sits.
Because attendance boundaries are redrawn periodically, never assume a specific address is zoned for a particular school based on the neighborhood alone. Confirm the current assignment directly with Sarasota County Schools before you write an offer, especially if a specific school is central to your decision.
Homes for sale in the Venice Senior High zone: prices and housing
The market here is deep. There are 1,292 active listings with a median list price of $420,000, and over the past 12 months 4,598 homes sold at a median of $415,623. The spread is dramatic — from around $17,000 on the low end to nearly $20 million at the top — which reflects how much variety the zone holds.
The typical home runs about 1,684 square feet at an average of $307 per square foot. Segments give you a sense of the choices: 461 gated listings, 298 with pools, 214 waterfront, and 114 priced at $1 million and above. There are no golf-course or 55+ restricted listings currently in the active set, so the inventory skews toward general-market and waterfront product.
New construction is a real factor, with 196 active listings, giving buyers who want a modern build plenty to compare against resale homes. Carrying costs are modest to moderate: the median HOA is about $399 per month, common in the area's many amenity and gated communities, and median property tax is roughly $3,689 per year. The median rent of $3,400 per month gives investors a reference point as well.
Getting around from the Venice Senior High zone
Venice sits on the Gulf coast, and most daily driving within the zone stays local — to schools, beaches, and nearby shopping and services. The regional spine is I-75, which runs north-south and connects the area to Sarasota and beyond, while US-41 (the Tamiami Trail) serves as the main coastal through-route.
For longer trips, downtown Tampa is about 69 minutes away by car, putting a major metro and its airport within reasonable reach for occasional travel. That balance — a quiet coastal base with a big city a little over an hour up the interstate — is part of what makes the location practical for both families and part-time residents.
If commute time matters, note that where you land within this large zone affects how quickly you reach I-75 and US-41. It's worth test-driving your likely routes at the times you'd actually travel before committing to a neighborhood.
Is the Venice Senior High zone a good fit?
If you want Gulf-coast Florida living with genuine variety in one school boundary, this zone delivers. The depth of inventory — 1,292 active listings across waterfront, pool, gated and new-construction segments — means buyers with different priorities and budgets can all find something, and the $415,623 median sold price keeps the area within reach of mid-market buyers even as the top end stretches into the millions.
The trade-offs are honest ones. The zone is large and varied, so 'Venice Senior High' describes a wide area rather than a single neighborhood feel, and HOA fees around $399 a month are common in the many gated and amenity communities. Commute-focused buyers should remember that a trip to Tampa is about 69 minutes, so this works best for those whose daily life stays regional.
For today's buyer, the market dynamics are favorable: 52 median days on market and sellers getting about 96% of asking point to a balanced environment with room to negotiate. Start by narrowing your must-haves — water, gated amenities, or new construction — then confirm the exact school assignment with the district before you commit.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,900,000
168 COASTAL HAMMOCK COURT, OSPREY
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,924 sqft

$989,000
320 BAY VISTA AVENUE, OSPREY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,268 sqft

$950,000
12366 VIESTE COURT, VENICE
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,688 sqft

$655,000
652 MISTY PINE DRIVE, VENICE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,876 sqft

$649,000
19807 BRIDGETOWN LOOP, VENICE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,309 sqft

$575,000
157 TAMPA AVENUE E UNIT 206, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,705 sqft

$570,000
532 MEADOW SWEET CIRCLE, OSPREY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,793 sqft

$550,000
10625 SUN DROP STREET, VENICE
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,231 sqft

$539,000
112 VAN DYCK DRIVE, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,707 sqft

$494,730
152 SUN CHASER DRIVE, NOKOMIS
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,190 sqft

$475,000
2233 LAKEWOOD TERRACE, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,930 sqft

$475,000
261 MESTRE PLACE, NOKOMIS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,683 sqft
Every active listing inside the Venice Senior High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Venice Senior High School market
4,605
Sold, last 12 months
$415,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
47 days
Median time to sell
Venice Senior High School vs Nokomis
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Venice Senior High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Venice Senior High School home
≈ $3,159/mo
$425,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$399/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
118,684
Median age
64
Median income
$83,365
Median home value
$410,231
Beyond the listings
Living in Venice Senior High School
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Straight answers
Venice Senior High School FAQs
Is the Venice Senior High zone a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit for families and year-round residents who want Gulf-coast living with established neighborhoods and newer communities in one boundary. The zone spans Venice homes for sale from inland single-family to waterfront, and the feeder schools give families a predictable path from elementary through high school.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for coastal Florida, with a median list price of $420,000 and a median sold price of $415,623 over the past year. There's a wide spread, though — listings run from the teens up to the high eight figures, and 114 active homes are priced at $1M and above.
What do homes cost in the Venice Senior High zone?+
The median home runs about 1,684 square feet at an average of $307 per square foot. Expect most activity clustered near the $415,000–$420,000 median, with waterfront and $1M+ properties pulling the top of the range higher.
How is the market right now?+
With 1,292 active listings and 4,598 sales in the last 12 months, this is a deep, liquid market. Homes take a median of 52 days to sell and sellers average 96% of asking, which means buyers have negotiating room and time to be selective.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $399 per month, which is common in the many gated and amenity communities here — 461 gated listings are currently active. Median property tax is around $3,689 per year, though your figure depends on assessed value and exemptions.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Venice Senior High School, with feeder schools including Venice Middle School, Taylor Ranch Elementary School, Garden Elementary School and Venice Elementary School. Always confirm the exact attendance zone for a specific address with Sarasota County Schools, since boundaries change.
What's the commute like?+
Venice sits on the Gulf coast south of Sarasota, with downtown Tampa about 69 minutes away by car. Most daily driving stays local, with regional trips running up I-75 and US-41.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 196 of the active listings are new construction, a meaningful share of the 1,292 homes on the market. That gives buyers who want a modern build real options to compare against resale inventory.
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