About 396 Bayshore Drive
Virtually staged furniture. ELITE WATERFRONT ESTATE ON EXCLUSIVE VENICE ISLAND, FLORIDA. No bridges to the Gulf of America from your move-in-ready home with private dock and lift. NO HOA. Walk to Historic downtown and to the beach. Large almost half acre lot on bay water with fenced yard. WHETHER YOU ENVISION LIVING IN THE EXISTING UPDATED HOME OR DESIGNING A CUSTOM LUXURY RESIDENCE-EXPERIENCE AN EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE ON ONE OF VENICE ISLAND'S MOST COVETED ADDRESSES. PERFECTLY POSITIONED ALONG A PROTECTED COVE ON ROBERTS BAY AND THE INTRCOASTAL WATERWAY, THIS RARE WATERFRONT HOMESITE OFFERS AN EXTRAORDINARY OPENING TO CREATE A LEGACY ESTATE IN AN ESTABLISHED ENCLAVE OF DISTINGUISHED RESIDENCES. ENCOMPASSING A WATERSIDE SALTWATER POOL, THE PROPERTY ENJOYS TRANQUIL WATER VIEWS, A PRIVATE DOCK, SEAWALL, A 12,000 LB. BOAT LIFT, AND DIRECT BOATING ACCESS TO THE GULF WATERS WITH NO FIXED BRIDGES. THE PROTECTED SETTING OFFERS CALM WATERS IDEAL FOR BOATING ENTHUSIASTS WHILE PROVIDING A PEACEFUL BACKDROP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS. ELEVATED CONTRUCTION AND MODERN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CAN MAXIMIZE THE PROPERTY'S UNIQUE WATERFRONT SETTING WHILE CREATING A STRIKING INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING EXPERIENCE. TAKE A WALK TO HISTORIC VENICE AVENUE FEATURING BOUTIQUE SHOPPING, GOURMET DINNING, LIVE THEATRE AND ENTERTAINMENT. GOLF CART TO PRISTINE BEACHES, GOLF COURSE, YACHT CLUB, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, BEACH YOGA OR DOG BEACH AND THE RENOWNED VENICE LIFESTYLE. RIDE YOUR BIKE ALONG THE UNIQUE LEGACY TRAIL AROUND VENICE ISLAND AND CONTINUE TO SARASOTA WITH OVER 20 MILES OF PAVED PATHWAY. CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THREE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS (SRQ, TPA, RSW) OR TO VENICE ISLAND'S OWN PRIVATE AIRPORT. THIS IS A UNIQUE GLOBAL LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY. WATERFRONT PROPERTIES OF THIS CALIBER ON VENICE ISLAND ARE INCREASINGLY RARE, MAKING THIS AN IDEAL OFFERING FOR THOSE SEEKING TO BUILD OR INVEST IN ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S MOST DESIRABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES. BRING YOUR VISION- THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE RIGHT IN AND ENJOY YOUR OWN WATERFRONT ESTATE- WHERE LUXURY, BOATING, AND THE TIMELESS CHARM OF VENICE ISLAND COME TOGETHER.
Features of 396 Bayshore Drive
| MLS® # | N6144838 |
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| Price | $1,990,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 1,961 |
| Acres | 0.45 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 396 Bayshore Drive |
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| Area | Venice |
| Subdivision | BAYSHORE ESTATES |
| City | VENICE |
| County | Sarasota |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34285 |
Amenities
| Parking | Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level, Oversized, Workshop in Garage |
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| # of Garages | 2 |
| View | Pool, Water |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | Bay/Harbor, Intracoastal Waterway, Riparian Rights |
| Has Pool | Yes |
Interior
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, L Dining, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments |
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| Appliances | Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | No |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered |
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| Lot Description | Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, City Lot, Landscaped, Near Marina |
| Roof | Tile |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| Elementary | Venice Elementary |
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| Middle | Venice Area Middle |
| High | Venice Senior High |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 2nd, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 65 |
| Zoning | RSF-1 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | HOMESMART |
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