Sarasota County property record for 438 W Gate Dr, Venice, FL 34285
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,320,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,117 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0177-01-0041 |
| Primary APN | 0177-01-0041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,424 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,864 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,350 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Island |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Patio Area | 792 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0177010041 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 W GATE DR |
| City | VENICE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34285-2801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 REPLAT BLKS 137 & 138 VENICE SOUTH GULF VIEW SEC |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | VENICE S. GULF VIEW REPLAT BLKS 137 & 13 |
| Legal Tract | 1825 |
| Legal Block | 137,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | VENICE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 2401 |
438 W Gate Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of March 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 W GATE DR, VENICE, FL 34285-2801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OPUS TITLE LLC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202625341 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2582002788 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 438 W GATE DR, VENICE, FL 34285-2801 |
| Document Number | 0000025341 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026025341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | OPUS TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 W GATE DR, VENICE, FL 34285-2803 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 W GATE DR, VENICE, FL 34285-2801 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 438 W GATE DR, VENICE, FL 34285-2801 |
| Document Number | 0000120922 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022120922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | MSC TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,985.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 PLEASANT ST, 235, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-8131 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 W GATE DR, VENICE, FL 34285-2801 |
| Document Number | 0000120923 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022120923 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.87% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 9.87% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 W Gate Dr was $9,117 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Municipality | Venice City |
| Unified School District | Sarasota County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,117.00 (+3.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $650,842 | $655,300 Land $457,400 Building $197,900 |
| 2024 | $8,819.00 (+2.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,630.00 (-6.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $567,300 (-2.19%) Land $399,000 Building $168,300 | $567,300 (-2.19%) Land $399,000 Building $168,300 |
| 2022 | $9,195.00 | $580,000 Land $393,200 Building $186,800 | $580,000 Land $393,200 Building $186,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 438 W Gate Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 362 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 218 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 594 units insured incl. 376 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 362 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 120 of 362 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 438 W Gate Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF VENICE WATER DEPT serves 31,358 people · EPA ID FL6581901 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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