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960 Darwin Rd, Venice, FL 34293 Property Records

Sarasota County property record for 960 Darwin Rd, Venice, FL 34293

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.253 acres (11,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$130,900 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill$2,467 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Mortgage
Apr 2024 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0449-01-0160

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0449-01-0160
Alternative APN
  • 449010160

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area912 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,306 sqft
1st Floor Area912 sqft
FlooringCeramic Tile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,000 sqft (0.253 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 100 ft wide
View / LotMainland
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area240 sqft
PorchScreened Porch
Porch Area154 sqft
Patio Area24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number0449010160
Street Address960 DARWIN RD
CityVENICE
StateFL
Zip34293-3627
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSF3
Legal DescriptionLOTS 17506 17507 & W 1/2 OF LOT 17505 SOUTH VENICE UNIT 65
Legal Range19E
Legal Township39S
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH VENICE UNIT 65
Legal Tract1093
Legal Lot Number17506
Legal Unit65
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Township / Civil DivisionVENICE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2026
Census Tract2505

Owner

Source: Sarasota County records, as of July 28, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address960 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3627
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 9, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage
PEGGY WATSON IRA
Apr 4, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Aug 3, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Aug 3, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 4, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 4, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 9, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201640207
Prior Transfer DateOct 15, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000024987
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Property Address960 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3627
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000147371
DateSep 9, 2022
Instrument2022147371
Lender
NamePEGGY WATSON IRA
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressNOKOMIS, FL 34275
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Property Address960 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3627
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address960 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3627

Mortgage

Document Number0000046099
DateApr 4, 2024
Instrument2024046099
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Address3043 TOWNSGATE RD # 200, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2054

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateAug 3, 2023
Property Address960 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3627
Document Number0000122651
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 44
Instrument DateJul 28, 2023
Instrument2023122651
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,079.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address512 PINE RD, NOKOMIS, FL 34275-3043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address960 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3627

Mortgage

Document Number0000122653
DateAug 3, 2023
Instrument2023122653
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2053

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSARASOTA FL
Recording DateAug 3, 2023
Property Address960 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3627
Document Number0000122651
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 44
Instrument DateJul 28, 2023
Instrument2023122651
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,079.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address512 PINE RD, NOKOMIS, FL 34275-3043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address960 DARWIN RD, VENICE, FL 34293-3627

Mortgage

Document Number0000122653
DateAug 3, 2023
Instrument2023122653
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of December 10, 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$2,467.00 (-5.41%) Homeowner's exemption$205,100 (+8.52%) Land $60,900 Building $144,200$205,100 (+8.52%) Land $60,900 Building $144,200
2024$2,608.00 (+12.51%)
2023$2,318.00 (+13.96%)$189,000 (+20.38%) Land $68,400 Building $120,600$189,000 (+20.38%) Land $68,400 Building $120,600
2022$2,034.00$157,000 Land $65,600 Building $91,400$157,000 Land $65,600 Building $91,400

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 310 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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