Sarasota County property record for 940 Sunset Dr, Venice, FL 34285
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 7 ba · 3,788 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.63 acres (71,258 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,225,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $38,196 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 0178-09-0002 |
| Primary APN | 0178-09-0002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,788 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,778 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,646 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,629 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Retaining Wall |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 71,258 sqft (1.63 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 490 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Golf Course |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 490 sqft |
| Pool Area | 336 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 940 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | VENICE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34285-3731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF1 |
| Legal Description | FROM INTERSEC OF C/L OF HARBOR DR & S LINE OF SAN MARCO DR RUN S 1075.1 FT TO IP TH S-65-10-W 1097.3 FT TO A C/M TH S-20-35-E |
| Legal Range | 18E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ACREAGE & UNREC PLATS |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | VENICE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2401 |
The current owner of 940 Sunset Dr acquired it in August 2006.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2258, VENICE, FL 34284-2258 |
| 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 | May 25, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000066610 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0178 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000151937 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Sunset Dr was $38,196 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 | $38,196.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,598,672 | $4,087,200 Land $2,279,500 Building $1,807,700 |
| 2023 | $36,696.00 (+3.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,451,878 (+7.71%) | $4,472,500 (+23.26%) Land $2,002,300 Building $2,470,200 |
| 2022 | $35,454.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,276,289 | $3,628,500 Land $1,868,400 Building $1,760,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 940 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 184 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 226 units insured incl. 42 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1988–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 940 Sunset Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 302 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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