5540 Rice Rd, Venice, FL 34293 Property Records

Sarasota County property record for 5540 Rice Rd, Venice, FL 34293

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,119 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.183 acres (8,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,964 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Transfer
Mar 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN0472-10-0007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0472-10-0007

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,119 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,119 sqft
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,000 sqft (0.183 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area501 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area392 sqft
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area270 sqft
Patio Area400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address5540 RICE RD
CityVENICE
StateFL
Zip34293-6450
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSF3
Legal DescriptionLOTS 17865 & 17866, SUBJ TO 500 SF DRAINAGE ESMT TO SARASOTA COUNTY DESC IN ORI 2001134001 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 67
Legal Range19E
Legal Township40S
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH VENICE UNIT 67
Legal Tract1099
Legal Lot Number17865 17866
Legal Unit67
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Township / Civil DivisionVENICE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract2509

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-owner2 Co-owners on Record
Mailing Address255 PELICAN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5765
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 24, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Mar 17, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ITHINK FINANCIAL CU
Oct 25, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
CEMO TITLE SERVICES LLC, CEMO TITLE SVCS LLC
Jul 9, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM
IMB SOUTHEAST EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNIO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names3 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 17, 2021
Deed SaleMar 17, 2021
Prior SaleMar 17, 2021
Deed Document Number0000047002
Last Transfer DateJan 24, 2024
Transfer Doc0000009568
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateJan 24, 2024
Property Address5540 RICE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-6450
Document Number0000009568
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 50
Instrument DateJan 15, 2024
Instrument2024009568
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2024
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address255 PELICAN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5765

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address255 PELICAN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-5765

March 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateMar 17, 2021
Property Address5540 RICE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-6450
Document Number0000047002
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 50
Instrument DateMar 15, 2021
Instrument2021047002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 4, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000047003
DateMar 17, 2021
Instrument2021047003
Lender
NameITHINK FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateOct 25, 2018
Property Address5540 RICE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-6450
Document Number0000140876
Instrument DateOct 24, 2018
Instrument140876
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2018
Title CompanyCEMO TITLE SERVICES LLC, CEMO TITLE SVCS LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.70
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 709 FISKDALE MA 015180709, FISKDALE, MA 01518-0709

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateJul 9, 2018
Property Address5540 RICE RD, VENICE, FL 34293-6450
Document Number0000091058
Map ReferenceMB7 PG50
Instrument DateJul 6, 2018
Instrument2018091058
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 4, 2022
Title CompanyCEMO TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,470.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9 LEOMINSTER BLVD, LEOMINSTER, MA 01453-4713
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000091059
DateJul 9, 2018
Instrument2018091059
Lender
NameIMB SOUTHEAST EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNIO
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4%
Type Change DateAug 1, 2021
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.25%
Max Rate At Change6%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate10%

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$2,964.00 (-20.71%)$255,100 (-15.61%) Land $76,000 Building $179,100$255,100 (-15.61%) Land $76,000 Building $179,100
2023$3,738.00 (+5.15%)$302,300 (+3.63%) Land $72,000 Building $230,300$302,300 (+3.63%) Land $72,000 Building $230,300
2022$3,555.00$291,700 Land $94,400 Building $197,300$291,700 Land $94,400 Building $197,300

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 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 117 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies117 in force
Nearby Flood Claims22 (1992–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 22
Most Recent ClaimOct 2024 · Hurricane Milton
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 12 claims
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 5 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jun 1992 · 2 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 RiskModerate
above 50% of the US · lower than 79% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 382 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

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