Sarasota County property record for 540 Riviera St, Venice, FL 34285
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,359 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,178 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0429-05-0014 |
| Primary APN | 0429-05-0014 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,359 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,759 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 785 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 785 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 10,850 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Pool Area | 288 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 852 sqft |
| Utility Building | 70 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 RIVIERA ST |
|---|---|
| City | VENICE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34285-2826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 102 VENEZIA PARK SEC OF VENICE |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | VENEZIA PARK SEC OF VENICE |
| Legal Tract | 631 |
| Legal Block | 102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | VENICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 2401 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the John Nolen Plan of Venice Historic District listed 2010 · 697 contributing resources · NRIS 10000840 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 540 Riviera St bought it in August 2005.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 RIVIERA ST, VENICE, FL 34285-2826 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005170534 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Riviera St was $5,178 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $5,178.00 Homeowner's exemption | $398,275 | $722,200 Land $384,500 Building $337,700 |
| 2023 | $4,890.00 (+2.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $386,576 (+6.97%) | $808,900 (+17.1%) Land $379,200 Building $429,700 |
| 2022 | $4,773.00 Homeowner's exemption | $361,379 | $690,800 Land $327,100 Building $363,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 540 Riviera St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 112 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 112 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 21 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
| 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 Riviera St 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 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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