Venice, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

Yes, seniors in Venice can receive a $50,000 property tax break on the city side. Fla. Stat. 196.075 lets each authority set its own figure, and Venice adopted the ceiling for municipal ad valorem taxes. This matches the City of Sarasota and Longboat Key, and is double what North Port allows. Sarasota County's general operating rate is 3.3842 mills. Requirements include one owner 65 or older on January 1, household adjusted gross income at or below $38,686, and filing Form DR-501SC. School, hospital, and water management district levies are excluded.

Venice residents have access to several acute and emergency care facilities: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice: Located at Laurel Road, this is the city's full-service acute care campus. Sarasota Memorial Hospital (Main Campus): Carries the Level II trauma verification about 20 miles north on South Tamiami Trail. HCA Florida Venice Doctors Emergency: A freestanding 24/7 ER on the Bypass. Other Facilities: HCA Florida Englewood Hospital covers the south end, and PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Venice handles inpatient rehab. Note: ShorePoint Health Venice closed in 2022.

Choosing between Venice Island and the mainland requires balancing walkability with storm exposure: Venice Island: Offers walkable access to West Venice Avenue and the Gulf. The downside: It sits in FEMA coastal flood zones with first-out evacuation orders. Florida insurers require percentage hurricane deductibles; a 10% option puts first dollars out-of-pocket deep into five figures. Mainland (East along Laurel Road): Offers higher elevation, newer roofs, and hospital access at your door. The downside: The beach becomes a drive, and Tamiami Trail experiences severe traffic backups from January through March.

In Venice, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.

The smallest 55+ communities in Venice has 34 homes, the largest has 2600 homes, and the average communities consists of 568 homes.

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Venice. The most recent communities started in Venice include Brightmore at Wellen Park, Soléa Wellen Park, Venice Woodlands. There are also 3 communities in Venice that offer new construction homes, including Brightmore at Wellen Park, Soléa Wellen Park, Venice Woodlands.

Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Venice. Approximately 37.5% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Brightmore at Wellen Park is a gated communities with 649 homes, and Soléa Wellen Park is another gated communities with 204 homes.

On average, listings in 55+ communities in Venice stay on the market for around 475 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $379,062, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Venice Woodlands average around $670,613, while homes in Plantation Golf & Country Club average around $299,877.