Sarasota County property record for 540 Center Rd, Venice, FL 34285
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $153,500 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,547 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0435-02-0004 |
| Primary APN | 0435-02-0004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,790 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,790 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Pool Area | 392 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Patio Area | 413 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 CENTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | VENICE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34285-4803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1673 VENICE GARDENS UNIT 27 |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | VENICE GARDENS UNIT 27 |
| Legal Tract | 1620 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1673 |
| Legal Unit | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | VENICE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2504 |
The current owner of 540 Center Rd bought it in August 2008.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 CENTER RD, VENICE, FL 34285-4803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008113821 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Center Rd was $2,547.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Unified School District | Sarasota County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,547.00 | $220,400 Land $68,200 Building $152,200 | $220,400 Land $68,200 Building $152,200 |
| 2023 | $2,896.00 (+11.26%) | $210,200 (+17.5%) Land $77,100 Building $133,100 | $210,200 (+17.5%) Land $77,100 Building $133,100 |
| 2022 | $2,603.00 | $178,900 Land $71,600 Building $107,300 | $178,900 Land $71,600 Building $107,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Center Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 52 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 52 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1992–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| 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 540 Center Rd 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 | SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DIST serves 272,267 people · EPA ID FL6581591 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| 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 | None 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 402 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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