1543 WATERFORD DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34292
Active87 days on marketListed May 15, 2026MLS #S5149963
About this home
1543 WATERFORD DRIVE
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! *** WELCOME TO THE LIFESTYLE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!*** YOUR ELECTRIC BILL COULD BE ALMOST ZERO with the Heated Pool with Electrical Vehicle. Nestled within a beautifully maintained 27-hole championship golf course community, this stunning 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATHROOM home with a PRIVATE POOL delivers resort-style living every single day. Soaring high ceilings, a formal dining room, and a 3-CAR GARAGE complete this exceptional property. ***** The Big Ticket Items Are Already Done For You. This home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, move in with total peace of mind: • ROOF 2019 • Trane HVAC 2022 • WATER HEATER 2016 • Fully paid off 40 SOLAR PANELS 16kW - 2023 - saving new owners $300–$600/month on electricity. Own an electric vehicle? Enjoy virtually free charging at home. This is a rare and valuable bonus for any new owner from day one • Pool resurfaced 2017 | Pool Screen 2017 | Pool Pump 2025 • Self-cleaning pool system installed • Pool Heater with titanium interior for lasting durability • PVC plumbing throughout • Sprinkler system fully renewed 2025 - all heads replaced, adjusted, zero leaks • Smart Sprinkler app controlled • Central Vacuum System • All appliances stay • Bamboo flooring in Master and Bedroom #1 • LVP waterproof flooring installed 2025 in the living room and Bedroom #2 • Additional privacy landscaping planted 2026 in backyard • Smart Thermostat • Smart fingerprint door handle from pool area into the home ***** Not in a flood zone. No flood insurance required.The community amenities are nothing short of impressive. For just $186/month (paid annually), residents enjoy access to Tennis Courts, a Community Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Club House, and brand-new Pickle-ball Courts. Golf cart friendly streets wind through lush, manicured landscaping. Optional golf club membership is available to all residents at remarkably affordable rates. And the location? Simply unmatched. VENICE, FLORIDA is consistently ranked among the BEST places to RETIRE, RELOCATE, and simply LIVE WELL in the entire United States. Warm weather 360 days a year. Step outside your door and within 10 MINUTES you’re at the sands of VENICE BEACH or the charming boutiques and restaurants of historic VENICE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN - watching the sun melt into the GULF every single evening. Manicured landscaping. Peaceful tree-lined streets. Birdsong every morning. Perfect for families ready to embrace the Florida dream and relocating to one of the Gulf Coast’s safest and most welcoming communities. Perfect for anyone who has ever dreamed of making vacation their everyday lifestyle. This isn’t just a home. THIS IS YOUR FLORIDA LIFESTYLE, FINALLY WITHIN REACH. CHECK VIDEO OF THE HOUSE! STR / AIRBNB / VRBO ARE ALLOWED FOR 3 MONTHS MINIMUM (about $5,000 a month)! Yearly and seasonal memberships are available to the 27-hole championship golf course. Schedule your private showing today.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,322
Sqft
0.2 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
1995
Year built
One
Levels
$276
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.
$4,507 /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
$4,507/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
+2.7%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$276 vs $254
Days on market
87 vs 61 typical
Where $276/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 Waterford
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Venice. See the full Venice guide →
Waterford — neighborhood snapshot
Population
840
Median age
75
Median income
$103,815
Median home value
$400,485
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
22%
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)
188 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 73% above the VENICE 34292 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1543 WATERFORD DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$525,000
1569 WATERFORD DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,298 sqft · $228/sqft · 194 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$429,000
1517 WATERFORD DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,364 sqft · $181/sqft · 236 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$500,000
1511 WATERFORD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,249 sqft · $222/sqft · 334 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
Arthur Middleton
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1543 WATERFORD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1543 WATERFORD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
1543 WATERFORD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1543 WATERFORD DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,507/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $176/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 1543 WATERFORD DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $176 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 1543 WATERFORD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,737. 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 1543 WATERFORD 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 $639,900, this home is listed about 62% above the Venice median of $395,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1543 WATERFORD DRIVE?+
Venice Senior High School (high), Garden Elementary School (elementary), Venice Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$639,900 runs 73% above the VENICE 34292 median — but at 2,322 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.
03Strong assigned schools
Venice Senior High School, Garden Elementary School, Venice Middle School — Venice Senior High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of REALTY HUB · Alena Nicole Kolyadchik. MLS #S5149963.
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