718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10, VENICE, FL, 34293
Active71 days on marketListed Aug 28, 2026MLS #D6148551
About this home
718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10
Virtually Staged. WELCOME to The Villas of Somerset at Plantation Golf and Country Club. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage Villa is move in ready and priced to sell. This home has a great open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the main living areas. There are ceramic tiles throughout the home with new laminate flooring in the bedrooms. The home has been freshly painted inside. The Eat-In Kitchen features a built in oven and microwave and a cook-top. The washer and dryer are conveniently located in a closet in the Kitchen. The Livingroom, dining room and airconditioned Florida room all flow together making it a perfect home for entertaining. The spacious primary suite has a bay window, a large walk-in closet and the ensuite bath has a large walk-in shower and dual sinks. Enjoy Maintenance free living! The landscaping throughout the neighborhood is mature and beautiful. As another added bonus ... your backyard backs up to a manicured fairway of the Plantation Golf Course. There is a community pool and clubhouse just down the street. With an optional membership to Plantation Golf and Country Club unlocks amenities like 36 holes of golf, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, an Olympic-sized pool, and a state of the art fitness center. Make your appointment to see this great Villa today ... you won't be disappointed!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,561
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1990
Year built
One
Levels
$176
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.
$3,018 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,018/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.
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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
+9.8%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$176 vs $242
Days on market
71 vs 49 typical
Where $176/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.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Somerset, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$3,400/mo median
Live Venice rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
Where it sits
Inside Gardens Of St Andrews Park
Somerset is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
Gardens Of St Andrews Park — neighborhood snapshot
Population
3,460
Median age
73
Median income
$82,211
Median home value
$356,300
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
126
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 8% below the VENICE 34293 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$240,000
711 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,571 sqft · $153/sqft · 56 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$280,000
732 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 17 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,509 sqft · $186/sqft · 9 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$235,000
702 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,492 sqft · $158/sqft · 159 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
Angela Rodriguez
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $3,018/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $707/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 718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10?+
The association fee works out to $707 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,702. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10 be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Somerset, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 Venice?+
At $275,000, this home is listed about 31% below the Venice median of $398,700. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 718 BRIGHTSIDE CRESCENT DRIVE UNIT 10?+
Taylor Ranch Elementary School (elementary), Venice Middle School (middle), Venice Senior High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Under the VENICE 34293 market on paper
$275,000 is 8% below the VENICE 34293 median of $299,000, and at $176/sqft it sits under the Venice average of $281.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Somerset is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Golf Course views
The golf course view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
04Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $707/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
05Strong assigned schools
Taylor Ranch Elementary School, Venice Middle School, Venice Senior High School — Taylor Ranch Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of PARADISE EXCLUSIVE REAL ESTATE · Glenn Alton. MLS #D6148551.
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