Neighborhood · Venice, Florida
Japanese Gardens
Affordable Venice living with room to breathe
10
Homes for sale
$149,450
Median list price
$163
Avg price / sqft
78
Median days on market
Japanese Gardens sits in the easygoing stretch of Venice where Sarasota County living stays low-key and practical. Homes here are compact and manageable, typically around 960 square feet, which makes the neighborhood a natural fit for downsizers, first-time buyers, and anyone who wants a Gulf-Coast address without the Gulf-Coast price tag. It's the kind of community where you trade square footage for simplicity, and it's assigned to Venice Senior High School and Venice Middle School.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more accessible corners of the Venice homes for sale market. With 10 active listings and a median list price of $149,450, there's real inventory in a price band that's hard to find elsewhere in the area — and if these numbers feel tight, larger nearby options like West Villages and Sarasota National round out the search. Check the live map to see what's on the market right now.
Japanese Gardens is a community in Venice, Florida.
Quick facts
$98,000 – $219K price range
960 sqft median home
$254/mo median HOA
23 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Japanese Gardens
$219,000
5640 FORSYTHIA ROAD, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,104 sqft
$118,000
731 CAMELLIA DRIVE, VENICE
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 671 sqft
$158,000
611 IRIS DRIVE, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,160 sqft
$160,000
6290 DAFFODIL ROAD, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,103 sqft
$98,000
6190 DAFFODIL ROAD, VENICE
1 bd · 1 ba · 575 sqft
$149,900$150,000
5751 HYACINTH ROAD, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft
$125,000$129,000
791 GLORIOSA DRIVE, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 840 sqft
$149,000
5800 FORSYTHIA ROAD, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$139,000$159,000
6091 PEONY ROAD, VENICE
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 672 sqft
$149,900
5670 TEAHOUSE ROAD, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
Every active listing inside the Japanese Gardens boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Japanese Gardens market
23
Sold, last 12 months
$126,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
63 days
Median time to sell
Japanese Gardens vs Venice
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Japanese Gardens boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Japanese Gardens is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Japanese Gardens home
≈ $1,368/mo
$149,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$254/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
592
Median age
59
Median income
$67,935
Median home value
$267,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Japanese Gardens
Emotional
Top 20% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Active
Top 22% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Relationships
Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Relationships
Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
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
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Straight answers
Japanese Gardens FAQs
Is Japanese Gardens a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want an affordable, manageable home in Venice without a lot of upkeep. The homes are compact — around 960 square feet on average — and the neighborhood is assigned to Englewood Elementary School, Venice Middle, and Venice Senior High. It's a practical, low-key spot rather than a resort-style community.
Is Japanese Gardens expensive?+
No — it's one of the more budget-friendly parts of Venice. The median list price is $149,450, with active homes ranging from $98,000 to $219,000, well below what you'll find in larger nearby communities like Venice Isle.
What do homes cost in Japanese Gardens?+
Active listings run from $98,000 to $219,000 with a median list of $149,450, and pricing averages about $163 per square foot. Over the past 12 months, the median sold price was $126,000.
How is the market in Japanese Gardens?+
It's a steady, patient market — 23 homes sold in the last year, and listings take a median of 77 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 91% of their asking price on average, so there's typically room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $254 a month, and the median annual property tax is just $1,407. Those modest carrying costs are a big part of what keeps ownership here affordable compared to much of the Venice market.
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