Homes for sale · North Venice, FloridaVenetian Golf And River Club
Gated golf-and-nature living minutes from the Gulf
19
Homes for sale
$525,000
Median list price
$275
Avg price / sqft
83
Median days on market
Venetian Golf and River Club sits in North Venice, a gated community built around a golf course, a River Club with dining and fitness, and a boardwalk through preserved wetlands along the Myakka River. It suits buyers who want resort-style amenities, mature landscaping and an active clubhouse scene without giving up quick access to Venice beaches and Sarasota County's Gulf coast. You'll find a mix of maintenance-minded single-family homes behind the gates, drawing both year-round residents and seasonal owners.
The market here is steady rather than frantic. Of the 18 active listings, the median asks $527,000 with an average of $275 per square foot, and homes are taking around 82 days to sell — so there's room to negotiate, which shows in the 96% of asking that sellers collected over the past year. If you're comparing options, browse the full set of North Venice homes for sale or watch inventory move on the live map, and know that nearby acreage communities like Everglade Estates and Forest At Hi Hat Ranch offer a different, larger-lot alternative in the same area.
Venetian Golf And River Club is a community in North Venice, Florida.
Quick facts
$349,900 – $1.4M price range
2,064 sqft median home
$296/mo median HOA
$5,498/mo median rent
79 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Venetian Golf and River Club
Venetian Golf and River Club is a gated, master-planned community in North Venice, built around a golf course and a River Club that anchors the social life of the neighborhood. The community is known for its amenity base and its boardwalk and preserve along the Myakka River corridor, giving residents a mix of resort-style convenience and natural surroundings. It appeals to buyers who want an active, managed lifestyle rather than a maintenance-heavy rural property.
The resident mix leans toward people who value golf, clubhouse dining and fitness, walking trails and the security of a gated entrance. Because North Venice sits just inland from the Gulf, you get the beach lifestyle of the Venice area without being directly on the coast. That tends to attract both year-round households and seasonal owners who want a lock-and-leave base in Florida.
If a gated golf community isn't quite your style, the surrounding part of North Venice offers alternatives, from larger-lot acreage to more rural settings. The broader market of North Venice homes for sale gives a sense of how this community fits into the area's range of neighborhoods and price points.
Neighborhoods and communities in Venetian Golf and River Club
Within Venetian Golf and River Club itself, the housing is organized behind the gates around the golf course and amenity center, which is why sixteen of the eighteen current listings are gated properties. The feel is consistent and managed, with mature landscaping and a shared set of amenities that the HOA maintains.
The wider North Venice area includes several distinct communities worth comparing. Everglade Estates and Westwood By Myakka Valley offer different settings from a gated golf community, and Forest At Hi Hat Ranch leans toward larger, more rural parcels. Each carries its own character, lot sizes and price expectations.
Looking at these neighboring communities side by side helps clarify what you're buying into. A gated golf community like Venetian trades acreage for amenities and management; the ranch- and valley-style communities trade amenities for space and privacy. Touring more than one is the fastest way to know which trade-off suits you.
Homes for sale in Venetian Golf and River Club: prices and housing
There are 18 active listings right now, with a median list price of $527,000 and an average of $275 per square foot. Prices range from $349,900 to $1,350,000, and three homes are listed above $1 million, so the community spans everything from accessible single-family homes to larger luxury properties. The median home size is about 2,195 square feet.
The sold data tells a balanced story. Over the past 12 months, 80 homes closed at a median sold price of $512,500, and sellers averaged 96% of their asking price. With a median 82.5 days on market, homes here are not flying off the shelf, which gives prepared buyers genuine room to negotiate on price and terms.
On segments, the current inventory includes six pool homes and three waterfront listings, with no active golf-designated, 55+ or new-construction homes. Carrying costs are a real factor to budget: the median HOA is about $291 per month and median property taxes run roughly $8,338 per year. Confirm the exact HOA, any CDD assessments and the tax figure for each specific property before you commit.
Schools in Venetian Golf and River Club
The community falls within Sarasota County Schools, and the most commonly assigned schools are Laurel Nokomis School and Venice Senior High School. These are the schools buyers in this area most often ask about, though assignments depend on the specific address.
School zoning can and does change, so you should always verify the current assignment for a particular home directly with the district rather than relying on a listing or a general area description. The district's school-locator tools are the authoritative source for boundaries.
If schools are a priority in your search, build the verification step into your process early. Confirming the zone before you make an offer avoids surprises and keeps your options open if boundaries shift.
Getting around Venetian Golf and River Club
North Venice sits along Sarasota County's main north-south corridors, which makes reaching Venice, Sarasota and the Gulf beaches straightforward for daily errands and weekend outings. The community's inland-but-close position means you get beach access without being directly on the coast.
For longer trips, downtown Tampa is roughly 75 minutes away by car. That's practical for occasional travel, business or airport access rather than a daily commute, so most residents orient their everyday life around the nearer Venice and Sarasota areas.
As with most Florida suburban communities, day-to-day life here assumes a car. The payoff is easy reach to beaches, shopping and dining across the region once you're outside the gates.
Is Venetian Golf and River Club a good place to live?
For buyers who want a gated community with golf, a River Club, trails and a social amenity base near the Gulf, Venetian Golf and River Club delivers a clear and appealing package. The managed setting, mix of pool and waterfront homes, and proximity to Venice make it a comfortable fit for both year-round and seasonal residents.
The trade-offs are honest ones. You'll pay for the lifestyle through a median HOA around $291 per month and property taxes near $8,338 per year, and the community is not where you'll find acreage, brand-new construction or 55+ product right now. The upside for buyers is a balanced market: with 18 listings, a median 82.5 days on market and sellers getting 96% of asking, there's room to negotiate.
If the amenities and gated setting match what you want, it's a strong choice; if you prefer land and privacy, the surrounding North Venice communities may serve you better. Touring both the community and its neighbors — and verifying HOA, taxes and school zoning for any specific home — is the best way to decide with confidence.
On the market now
Homes for sale in Venetian Golf And River Club
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$475,000
261 MESTRE PLACE, NOKOMIS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,683 sqft
$1,350,000
258 PESARO DRIVE, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,113 sqft
$475,000
106 MESTRE PLACE, NORTH VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft
$799,999
226 MONTELLUNA DRIVE, NORTH VENICE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,425 sqft
$599,900
106 CANELETTO WAY, NORTH VENICE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,545 sqft
$560,000
137 BELLA VISTA TERRACE UNIT 33C, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,334 sqft
$585,000
170 BELLA VISTA TERRACE UNIT 20C, NORTH VENICE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,334 sqft
$470,000
166 BELLA VISTA TERRACE UNIT 19A, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft
$429,000$445,000
129 TREVISO COURT, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,484 sqft
$670,000$698,713
194 MONTELLUNA DRIVE, NORTH VENICE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,573 sqft
$1,075,000
225 PESARO DRIVE, NORTH VENICE
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,136 sqft
$1,049,000$1,149,900
286 PESARO DRIVE, NOKOMIS
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,136 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Venetian Golf And River Club market
79
Sold, last 12 months
$515,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
60 days
Median time to sell
Venetian Golf And River Club vs North Venice
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 4.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Venetian Golf And River Club boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Venetian Golf And River Club is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Venetian Golf And River Club home
≈ $3,984/mo
$525,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$296/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$5,498/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,356
Median age
65
Median income
$102,206
Median home value
$542,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Venetian Golf And River Club
Lifestyles
Top 10% in the U.S.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.
Culture
Top 15% in the U.S.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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Entertainment
Top 22% in the U.S.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.
Beliefs
Top 23% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 25% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Straight answers
Venetian Golf And River Club FAQs
Is Venetian Golf and River Club a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit for buyers who want a gated, amenity-driven lifestyle with golf, a clubhouse and nature trails close to the Gulf coast. The community draws both full-time and seasonal residents, and its managed setting keeps the look consistent. If you prefer wide-open acreage instead, nearby Forest At Hi Hat Ranch is a different style of North Venice living.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is $527,000 and the average is $275 per square foot, which puts it in the mid-to-upper range for the area. Listings currently run from $349,900 up to $1,350,000, with three homes priced above $1 million. That spread means there's entry-level inventory alongside larger luxury properties.
What do homes cost in Venetian Golf and River Club?+
Over the past 12 months, 80 homes sold at a median price of $512,500, close to the current $527,000 median asking price. The typical home is about 2,195 square feet, and sellers averaged 96% of their asking price. You can see every active listing on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
There are 18 active listings and the median days on market is 82.5, so homes are sitting long enough to give buyers negotiating room. With 80 sales in the last year and sellers getting 96% of asking, it's a balanced market rather than a bidding-war environment. Well-priced homes still move, but patient buyers have the advantage.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $291 per month, which supports the gated access and community amenities. Median property tax is roughly $8,338 per year. Always confirm the exact HOA and any community development district fees for a specific home before you make an offer.
What schools are assigned to this community?+
The most common assigned schools are Laurel Nokomis School and Venice Senior High School. School zoning in Sarasota County can change, so verify the current assignment for any address directly with the district before buying.
What's the commute like?+
The neighborhood is in North Venice near Sarasota County's main north-south corridors, with easy access to Venice and the Gulf beaches. Downtown Tampa is roughly 75 minutes away, making it a reasonable occasional trip rather than a daily commute. Day-to-day, you're closer to Venice and Sarasota services.
Is there new construction available?+
There are currently no new-construction listings and no active golf-specific or 55+ listings within the community's inventory. Most of what's for sale is resale single-family homes, with six pool homes and three waterfront properties active now. Buyers wanting brand-new builds would need to look to other North Venice communities.
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