16 GULF MANOR DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34285
Active115 days on marketListed Apr 3, 2026MLS #N6143388
About this home
16 GULF MANOR DRIVE
Brand new look! Freshly painted in a neutral shade has totally transformed this already magnificent home into something even better! Picturesque Venice Island home that will charm & delight you. Ideally positioned less than ½ block to your PRIVATE BEACH, on a PRIVATE ROAD, & easy bike ride to Historic Downtown Venice. Natural light fills the home, built around the pool/patio area to enjoy the indoor/outdoor living that Florida exemplifies. Unique floor-plan flows seamlessly from the welcoming foyer throughout the living/dining/kitchen & out to the HEATED COURTYARD POOL. Casual sophistication exudes, starting from the diagonal tile flooring, extending to the CROWN MOLDING on the ceiling. Encompassing everything in between. Two bedrooms in the main home. Primary bedroom has en-suite bath & enormous closet, with sliding doors to pool. Guest bedroom is large with private bath. A notable feature is the CASITA offering a private third bedroom closet, full bath, and pool access. Offers guests privacy while still staying connected. Other features include PLANTATION SHUTTERS in most rooms, office & charming courtyard. 'Storm Catcher" wind abatement hurricane screens & located in Flood Zone X for your peace of mind. IDEALLY POSITIONED to enjoy all that downtown Venice has to offer...dining, shopping, cultural & music venues, just strolling on historic Venice Avenue. This ISLAND home could be your PRIVATE OASIS, capturing the essence of living on the island of Venice. A must see!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,317
Sqft
0.36 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1999
Year built
One
Levels
$647
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.
$10,220 /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
$10,220/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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+4%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$647 vs $254
Days on market
115 vs 47 typical
Where $647/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 Gulf Manor
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Venice. See the full Venice guide →
Gulf Manor — neighborhood snapshot
Population
270
Median age
69
Median home value
$441,100
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
6%
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)
178 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 582% above the VENICE 34285 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 16 GULF MANOR DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jul ’26$975,000
24 GULF MANOR DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,144 sqft · $455/sqft · 3 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$1,500,000
423 SPADARO DRIVE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,303 sqft · $651/sqft · 49 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$1,075,000
444 BAYNARD DRIVE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,265 sqft · $475/sqft · 10 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 16 GULF MANOR DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 16 GULF MANOR DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Pick a day that works — this goes straight to Eric's phone and CRM.
Straight answers
16 GULF MANOR DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 16 GULF MANOR DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $10,220/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $17/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 16 GULF MANOR DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $17 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 16 GULF MANOR DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $16,634. 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 16 GULF MANOR 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 $1,500,000, this home is listed about 276% above the Venice median of $399,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 16 GULF MANOR DRIVE?+
Venice Senior High School (high), Venice Elementary School (elementary), Venice Middle School (middle) — 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
$1,500,000 runs 582% above the VENICE 34285 median — but at 2,317 sqft it's also 47% larger than 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
115 days on market against a Venice median of 47 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Venice Senior High School, Venice Elementary School, Venice Middle School — Venice Senior High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $1,600,000, now $1,500,000 — a $100K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA REALTY · Barbara Saputo. MLS #N6143388.
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