3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34293
Active289 days on marketListed Oct 18, 2025MLS #N6141026
About this home
3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE
Welcome to 3168 East Village Drive in Venice—a stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home that blends modern upgrades with serene waterfront living. Step through the elegant double-door entry into a bright, open combination Living/Dining space featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and upgraded tile flooring throughout (no carpeting for easy maintenance!), where you will enjoy hosting family and friends. The heart of the home is the beautifully upgraded kitchen, complemented by a perfectly located eat-in area and a cozy Family Room perfect for casual entertaining or just relaxing. The spacious primary suite and large guest bedroom provide peaceful retreats at the end of the day. Multiple sliding doors seamlessly connect the indoors to the expansive rear patio, where you’ll enjoy spectacular water views that make every day feel like a vacation. Practical perks include hurricane shutters for peace of mind, a two-car garage, low association fees, and no CDD. The community of Willow Springs is nicely located between the quaint Downtown area of Venice where you will enjoy an abundance of restaurants, shops and Venice Theater and Wellen Park where there is a growing menu of activities. The Community Center offers Fitness Center, Pool, and Tennis Court(s) This move-in-ready gem is ready for its next chapter—schedule your showing today.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,129
Sqft
0.2 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1987
Year built
One
Levels
$204
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.
$3,366 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,366/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
+6.4%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$204 vs $251
Days on market
289 vs 59 typical
Where $204/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 Jacaranda West
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Jacaranda West — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,259
Median age
71
Median income
$77,707
Median home value
$410,747
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
89%
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
$390K → $390K
Venice median sold, yr/yr
95.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
181 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 41% above the VENICE 34293 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$415,000
3012 COMMUNITY CENTER DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft · $224/sqft · 92 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$326,000
1197 WILLOW SPRINGS DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,722 sqft · $189/sqft · 171 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$510,000
346 ROSELING CIRCLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,049 sqft · $249/sqft · 31 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
John Carpenter
CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,366/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $251/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 3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $251 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $2,426. 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 3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. 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 $435,000, this home is listed about 10% above the Venice median of $395,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3168 E VILLAGE DRIVE?+
Garden 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
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$435,000 runs 41% above the VENICE 34293 median — but at 2,129 sqft it's also 35% larger than the typical Venice listing.
02Time on market is leverage
289 days on market against a Venice median of 59 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Garden Elementary School, Venice Middle School, Venice Senior High School — Venice Middle School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $479,000, now $435,000 — a $44K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Betty Rucci. MLS #N6141026.
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