Sarasota County property record for 945 W Baffin Dr, Venice, FL 34293
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,135 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,900 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,607 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Reverse Mortgage May 2018 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 0456-01-0020 |
| Primary APN | 0456-01-0020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,135 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,785 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Mainland |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 692 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0456010020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 945 W BAFFIN DR |
| City | VENICE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34293-5612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 6618 & 6619 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 25 |
| Legal Range | 19E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH VENICE UNIT 25 |
| Legal Tract | 1021 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6618 |
| Legal Unit | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | VENICE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 2507 |
945 W Baffin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2018.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 945 W BAFFIN DR, VENICE, FL 34293-5612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP |
| May 7, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage HIGHTECHLENDING INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201412750 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059781 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Property Address | 945 W BAFFIN DR, VENICE, FL 34293-5612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHANCELLOR TITLE AGENCY, CHANCELLOR TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 945 W BAFFIN DR, VENICE, FL 34293-5612 |
| Document Number | 0000086719 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022086719 |
| Name | PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 888 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2096 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.1% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 945 W BAFFIN DR, VENICE, FL 34293-5612 |
| Document Number | 0000059781 |
| Map Reference | MB6 PG72 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018059781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | INTEGRITY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 945 W BAFFIN DR, 945, VENICE, FL 34293-5612 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 945 W BAFFIN DR, VENICE, FL 34293-5612 |
| Document Number | 0000059782 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018059782 |
| Name | HIGHTECHLENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.01% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 5% |
| Document Number | 0000059783 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018059783 |
| Name | HIGHTECHLENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92614 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 936 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2096 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.01% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 945 W Baffin Dr was $1,607 with exemptions applied.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of December 10, 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 | $1,607.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $123,354 | $181,900 Land $69,200 Building $112,700 |
| 2023 | $1,464.00 (+5.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,386 (+3%) | $215,800 (+8.55%) Land $59,600 Building $156,200 |
| 2022 | $1,386.00 Homeowner's exemption | $112,996 | $198,800 Land $60,000 Building $138,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 945 W Baffin Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Coastal | Yes |
| 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 102 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 102 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 35 |
| 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 945 W Baffin 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 452 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 |
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