316 W BAY DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34285
Active22 days on marketListed Oct 16, 2026MLS #A4708972
About this home
316 W BAY DRIVE
Waterfront living meets exceptional design and luxury at 316 West Bay Drive on Venice Island. Enjoy beautiful water views, a private dock and boat lift, and a pool and spa, all just a short walk from Historic Downtown Venice. This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers approximately 3,512 square feet of living space and is offered turnkey furnished, bringing together refined finishes, boating convenience, and the best of the Florida lifestyle. Designed with distinctive architectural details, the home features boxed coffered ceilings and double tray ceilings, bamboo and travertine stone flooring, granite countertops, and full-slab granite and onyx shower walls. The kitchen showcases Sub-Zero and Miele stainless steel appliances complemented by European cabinetry. An upstairs bonus room offers additional flexible living space, while the office provides a dedicated workspace with doors installed in 2024. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with waterfront views, a private dock and boat lift, and a pool and spa. The outdoor kitchen creates an ideal setting for dining and entertaining. The property is just a short walk from Historic Downtown Venice, where local restaurants, boutiques, community events, and everyday conveniences are close at hand. Recent improvements include pool resurfacing in 2024, a refurbished wine refrigerator in 2024, and office doors installed in 2024. Fencing and a storage shed were added in 2023. With its striking interior finishes, private boating amenities, inviting outdoor spaces, turnkey furnishings, and sought-after Venice Island location, 316 West Bay Drive offers a distinctive opportunity to enjoy waterfront living close to the charm of Historic Downtown Venice.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3,512
Sqft
0.42 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
2003
Year built
Two
Levels
$812
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$21,616 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$21,616/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
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Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+21.6%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$812 vs $242
Days on market
22 vs 49 typical
Where $812/sqft sits among the 400 Venice actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Bay Shore Acres
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Bay Shore Acres — neighborhood snapshot
Population
212
Median age
74
Median home value
$439,100
Avg household
1
Households w/ children
9%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Venice market
$387K → $408K
Venice median sold, yr/yr
95.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
163 of 400
Venice actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Venice, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 1332% above the VENICE 34285 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 316 W BAY DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’26$2,150,000
330 W BAY DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,198 sqft · $672/sqft · 54 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$1,075,000
444 BAYNARD DRIVE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,265 sqft · $475/sqft · 10 DOM
Sold · May ’26$912,000
150 FIESOLE STREET
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,169 sqft · $420/sqft · 14 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Frederick Paige
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 316 W BAY DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 316 W BAY DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
316 W BAY DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 316 W BAY DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $21,616/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 316 W BAY DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $29,430. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Venice?+
At $2,850,000, this home is listed about 615% above the Venice median of $398,700. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 316 W BAY DRIVE?+
Venice Elementary School (elementary), Venice Senior High School (high), Venice Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$2,850,000 runs 1332% above the VENICE 34285 median — but at 3,512 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Venice listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Strong assigned schools
Venice Elementary School, Venice Senior High School, Venice Middle School — Venice Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of THE KEYES COMPANY - SARASOTA · Samantha Markbreit. MLS #A4708972.
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