17 LAFITTE DRIVE, NOKOMIS, FL, 34275
Active2 days on marketListed Sep 18, 2026MLS #C7530710
About this home
17 LAFITTE DRIVE
Enjoy waterfront Florida living in this updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a carport and Florida room in the desirable 55+ community of Terra Cove in Nokomis. Situated at the TIP OF A CANAL, this home offers WATER VIEWS and a peaceful setting to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Professionally updated in 2024, the interior features LUXURY VINYL FLOORING THROUGHOUT, updated interior paint, and updated light fixtures. INTERIOR FEATURES: • Professionally updated in 2024 • Luxury vinyl flooring throughout • Updated interior paint • Updated light fixtures • Bright and comfortable living spaces • Florida room for additional living and entertaining space • Carport UPDATED KITCHEN: The updated eat-in kitchen combines style and functionality with quartz countertops, a tiled backsplash, and plenty of storage and workspace. A breakfast bar provides additional seating, while the built-in buffet adds convenient storage and serving space. • All white appliances • Quartz countertops • Tiled backsplash • Closet pantry • Built-in buffet with storage • Breakfast bar • Eat-in kitchen PRIMARY SUITE: The spacious primary bedroom offers a comfortable retreat with a walk-in closet and private bathroom. • Walk-in and built-in closets • Private en-suite bathroom • Dual-sink vanity • Walk-in shower GUEST BEDROOM & BATH: The guest bedroom features a walk-in closet and is conveniently located near the guest bathroom. • Walk-in closet • Guest bathroom nearby FLORIDA ROOM & OUTDOOR LIVING: The Florida room expands the home's living and entertaining space, creating a flexible area for relaxing, dining, hobbies, or gathering with guests. Outside, the screened split lanai provides multiple areas to enjoy the surrounding setting, including a front entry patio, workshop, laundry closet, additional seating area, and an outdoor patio overlooking the canal. • Spacious Florida room • Screened split lanai • Front entry patio • Outdoor patio overlooking the water • Workshop • Laundry closet • Additional outdoor seating area • Canal-front location at the tip of the canal • Water views TERRA COVE COMMUNITY & AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Terra Cove is a social 55+ community offering a variety of amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected. Residents can enjoy the community clubhouse, pool, shuffleboard, boat ramp, fishing dock, and watercraft storage. Conveniently located in Nokomis, the community provides easy access to shopping, dining, beaches, boating, and other area amenities. • Active 55+ community • Community clubhouse • Community pool • Shuffleboard • Boat ramp • Fishing dock • Watercraft storage • Waterfront community • Convenient to shopping and dining • Easy access to area beaches • Close to boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation With its WATERFRONT SETTING, WATER VIEWS, 2024 INTERIOR UPDATES, LUXURY VINYL FLOORING, SPACIOUS FLORIDA ROOM, and access to the AMENITIES OF TERRA COVE, this home offers a comfortable opportunity to enjoy the Southwest Florida lifestyle in a welcoming 55+ community.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,343
Sqft
0.07 ac
Lot size
1978
Year built
One
Levels
$148
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$1,757 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,757/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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.
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
+32.8%
$/sqft vs Nokomis actives
$148 vs $268
Days on market
2 vs 49 typical
Where $148/sqft sits among the 219 Nokomis 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 Nokomis
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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NOKOMIS 34275 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
21,583
Median age
63.7
Median income
$84,503
Median home value
$435,600
Avg household
1.97
Households w/ children
1,099
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Nokomis market
$450K → $465K
Nokomis median sold, yr/yr
95.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
102 of 219
Nokomis actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Nokomis, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 55% below the NOKOMIS 34275 median. See the full Nokomis market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 17 LAFITTE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$145,000
41 LAFITTE DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,351 sqft · $107/sqft · 136 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$180,000
52 BLACKBEARD LANE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · $160/sqft · 43 DOM
Sold · Sep ’26$115,000
9 LAFITTE DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,055 sqft · $109/sqft · 247 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
Anealya Hammad
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 17 LAFITTE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 17 LAFITTE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
17 LAFITTE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 17 LAFITTE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,757/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $143/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 17 LAFITTE DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $143 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 17 LAFITTE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,330. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 17 LAFITTE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Nokomis?+
At $199,000, this home is listed about 60% below the Nokomis median of $499,945. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 17 LAFITTE DRIVE?+
Laurel Nokomis School (elementary), Venice Senior High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the NOKOMIS 34275 market on paper
$199,000 is 55% below the NOKOMIS 34275 median of $439,000, and at $148/sqft it sits under the Nokomis average of $347.
02Trees/Woods & Water views
The trees/woods and water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Fresh on the market
Only 2 days on market in a Nokomis market that averages 49 — if it fits, move quickly.
04Strong assigned schools
Laurel Nokomis School, Venice Senior High School — Laurel Nokomis School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of KW PEACE RIVER PARTNERS · Matthew Patterson. MLS #C7530710.
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