20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34293
Active126 days on marketListed Mar 18, 2026MLS #A4686532
About this home
20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE
Spacious and beautifully maintained, this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home in Gran Paradiso offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and Florida lifestyle living. Situated on a large preserve-view lot, the home features two separate garages a 2-car and a 1-car providing ample storage and flexibility. Enjoy outdoor living at its finest with a heated saltwater pool and spa overlooking the preserve. The first floor offers an open-concept layout connecting the living room, dining room, kitchen, and lanai perfect for entertaining and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, a central loft is surrounded by four bedrooms, including a spacious owners suite with a luxurious bathroom. Additional updates include new carpet and a freshly painted exterior, making this home move-in ready. Located in a maintenance-free community, Gran Paradiso offers resort-style amenities including a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, and sport courts. Just a short 10-minute drive to downtown Venice and the beautiful Gulf beaches.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
4.5
Bathrooms
3,295
Sqft
0.25 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
2020
Year built
Two
Levels
$236
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.
$5,695 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
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
$5,695/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.
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.
$/sqft vs GRAN PARADISO
$236 vs $194
Days on market
126 vs 47 typical
Where $236/sqft sits among the 10 homes for sale in GRAN PARADISO
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 West Villages
Get to know Venice. See the full Venice guide →
West Villages — neighborhood snapshot
Population
7,690
Median age
66
Median income
$103,803
Median home value
$493,616
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
317
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 → $389K
Venice median sold, yr/yr
95.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
8 of 10
GRAN PARADISO have cut their price
Median sold price, Venice, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 152% above the VENICE 34293 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$595,000
20661 BENISSIMO DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,440 sqft · $244/sqft · 64 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$690,000
20655 GRANLAGO DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,440 sqft · $283/sqft · 8 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$600,000
13722 VANCANZA DR · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,440 sqft · $246/sqft · 16 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
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $5,695/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $332/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 20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $332 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $8,493. 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 20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE?+
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 $779,000, this home is listed about 95% above the Venice median of $399,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 20604 BENISSIMO DRIVE?+
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
01Positioned at the premium end
$779,000 runs 152% above the VENICE 34293 median — but at 3,295 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.
03Time on market is leverage
126 days on market against a Venice median of 47 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong 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.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $799,000, now $779,000 — a $20K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · Margaret Kennedy. MLS #A4686532.
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