685 Darwin Rd, Venice, FL 34293 Property Records

Sarasota County property record for 685 Darwin Rd, Venice, FL 34293

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.183 acres (8,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$188,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$1,495 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0449-02-0073

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0449-02-0073

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,344 sqft
FlooringCeramic Tile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
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 Area294 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area296 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address685 DARWIN RD
CityVENICE
StateFL
Zip34293-3624
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSF3
Legal DescriptionLOTS 16202 & 16203 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 61
Legal Range19E
Legal Township39S
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH VENICE UNIT 61
Legal Tract1087
Legal Lot Number16202 16203
Legal Unit61
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Township / Civil DivisionVENICE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract2505

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-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address685 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3624
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO
Nov 29, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
CADENCE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 24, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018155412
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Property Address685 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3624
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address685 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3624

Mortgage

Document Number0000051170
DateMar 23, 2021
Instrument2021051170
Lender
NameAMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateNov 29, 2018
Property Address685 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3624
Document Number0000155412
Map ReferenceMB7 PG38
Instrument DateNov 29, 2018
Instrument2018155412
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE OF F

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,316.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address685 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3624

Mortgage

Document Number0000155413
DateNov 29, 2018
Instrument2018155413
Lender
NameCADENCE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2048

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$1,495.00 (-15.87%) Homeowner's exemption$165,634 (+14.56%)$237,400 (+6.84%) Land $58,400 Building $179,000
2023$1,777.00 (-3.06%) Homeowner's exemption$144,578 (-4.92%)$222,200 (-1.86%) Land $58,800 Building $163,400
2022$1,833.00 Homeowner's exemption$152,067$226,400 Land $52,200 Building $174,200

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
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 98 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies98 in force
Nearby Flood Claims32 (1992–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 32
Most Recent ClaimOct 2024 · Hurricane Milton
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Milton, Oct 2024 · 2 claims
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 13 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 492 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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