Sarasota County property record for 985 W Baffin Dr, Venice, FL 34293
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,011 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 0456-01-0024 |
| Primary APN | 0456-01-0024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 144 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 985 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 6613 6614 & SELY 1/2 OF LOT 6615 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 | 6613 6614 |
| Legal Unit | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SARASOTA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | VENICE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 2507 |
The current owner of 985 W Baffin Dr bought it in February 2013.
Source: Sarasota County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 993, NOKOMIS, FL 34274-0993 |
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 | Feb 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013020092 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 W Baffin Dr was $2,011.
Source: Sarasota County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $2,011.00 | $189,200 Land $75,500 Building $113,700 | $189,200 Land $75,500 Building $113,700 |
| 2023 | $551.00 (+5.15%) | $155,200 (+7.4%) Land $65,700 Building $89,500 | $155,200 (+7.4%) Land $65,700 Building $89,500 |
| 2022 | $524.00 | $144,500 Land $69,100 Building $75,400 | $144,500 Land $69,100 Building $75,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 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 985 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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