261 Lorraine Ave, Venice, FL 34293 Property Records

Sarasota County property record for 261 Lorraine Ave, Venice, FL 34293

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.206 acres (9,000 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$102,500 (Jul 2008)
Tax Bill$911 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN0445-13-0023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0445-13-0023

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,172 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,172 sqft
FlooringCeramic Tile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.206 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area324 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area220 sqft
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area280 sqft
Patio Area690 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 LORRAINE AVE
CityVENICE
StateFL
Zip34293-4014
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSF2
Legal DescriptionLOT 8 BLK 23 VENICE EAST 3RD ADD
Legal Range19E
Legal Township39S
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionVENICE EAST 3RD ADD
Legal Tract1706
Legal Block23
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Township / Civil DivisionVENICE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract2510

Owner

Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address261 LORRAINE AVE, VENICE, FL 34293-4014
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 8, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 8, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 2, 2008
Deed Document Number2008093132
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountySarasota County
Unified School DistrictSarasota County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$911.00 (-33.36%) Homeowner's exemption$116,418 (+5.99%)$257,700 (-15.09%) Land $78,300 Building $179,400
2023$1,367.00 (+3.17%) Homeowner's exemption$109,842 (+3%)$303,500 (+12.7%) Land $94,500 Building $209,000
2022$1,325.00 Homeowner's exemption$106,643$269,300 Land $75,600 Building $193,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
CoastalYes
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 121 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies121 in force
Nearby Flood Claims30 (1992–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA19 of 30
Most Recent ClaimOct 2024 · Hurricane Milton
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 15 claims
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 8 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST
serves 272,267 people · EPA ID FL6581591
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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