1720 FOSSIL DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
Sources: realMLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 1981 · 45 yrs
- 1,733 sq ft of living area
- 2-car garage
- 67 days on market
- HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Pricing & the SOUTH VENICE market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where SOUTH VENICE has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
Price vs. size in SOUTH VENICE
Each dot is a closed sale since 2004 (4741 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). realMLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2012–2026. This home lists at $340/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 26 (cold).
This home’s history
- 1981BuiltPer public record
- Jul 10, 2026First trackedObserved at $589,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $2,985/mo 77%
- Taxes $515/mo 13%
- Insurance $320/mo 8%
- HOA $50/mo 1%
$3,869/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.52% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Momentum Property Score
53/100 is below average across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
The Momentum read
🟡 Asking $340 per square foot, about 52% above the community’s $224 median. SOUTH VENICE’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $224. Median sold price per square foot is down 3.2% year over year. Confidence: Very High · 307 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: realMLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
Recent SOUTH VENICE sales closed near 92.4% of original asking. Cash paid for about 35% of recent closings here.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, community-level, 12 months ending July 15, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 4845 active listings in SOUTH VENICE, no CDD assessment.
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Updated July 25, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
About this home
A Beach Lovers Dream!! A half mile to the best beach in Sarasota county and on the West coast of Florida. Ever want to live close enough to walk or bike to beautiful sand and Gulf waters?
This home will check ever box on your list. Tucked away on a quiet dead end street, this home has been in the family for 27 years, second owner/agent. Every update has been done, the list is long and the pictures will show how beautiful it is.
Surrounding by majestic oaks on a beautiful yet easy to maintain landscaped yard, the freshly exterior painted, roofed in 2019 home with a 2025 hurricane garage door and opener awaits you. Walk in the entry way, greeted by a solid wood french door leading you into a formal foyer. Just off the entry is direct access to the 2 car garage which features a stationary tub and a side man door leading to the fully fenced side to back yard.
Immediately off the foyer is a beautiful private office that can also be used as a 4th bedroom, formal dining room, media room as it has extra insulation for a more quiet space with two sets of french doors. But the most pronounced feature are the beautiful custom build solid wood floating shelves, a ceiling fan with an overhead light. Once you pass the office, you enter the Great room that flows into the brand new kitchen.
A custom build solid wood island with quartz countertops and room for 4 bar stools. The kitchen was designed for several chefs to work at once. Main counter are 48 inches from island allow a great work space.
An oversized, 33x22x10 stainless steel sink allow for large pots and baking sheets to easily fit for cleaning. All appliances are new matching with the NEW Refrigerator and Stove in their boxes waiting for the new buyer. Under cabinet lighting, stainless pull outs and organizers with great island lighting.
Perfect for entertaining and a large family. The dining area is centered in the back with 4 sets of 2025 installed hurricane french doors. The side leads to an open patio overlooking the Zen house and manicured garden area under a grand oak tree.
The other 3 sets open to a large screened with gutters lanai, large enough for a dining area, ping pong table, sitting and tiki bar areas. The yard is securely fence with an additional patio on the east side, perfect for your grill. Back inside a split plan with the master on the west side as well as a full inside dedicated laundry room with custom cabinets and overhead shelving for extra pantry storage.
The Master Bedroom is large and overlooks the Zen garden the features include a large walk in closet double barred and a brand new en suite bathroom, with a large Ikea Vanity, low flusher and beautiful fully tiled walk in shower with built in shampoo shelf. On the other side on the home are 2 more large bedrooms, freshly painted with ceiling fans and blinds. One is the official SPONGEBOB SUITE!
Custom painted larger than life making it a fun place to hang out or sleep if you can stop laughing. Updated main bath features beautiful marble top vanity, low flusher a brand new tub, fully tiled with shampoo shelf and dual shower heads. Double linen closets just off the main bath.
Every room is tiled, including the same tile in the entryway and the lanai. There is also a large 12x9 storage shed attached to the house, large enough for all your garden tools, mower and other items, allowing your garage to be just for cars and beach gear! Repiped 2017, Roof 2019, kitchen & baths 2025, sewer lined 2025, Full list is available.
Description provided by CORIN BAY REAL ESTATE and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
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Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
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Provided via the Stellar MLS Internet Data Exchange, as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.The Messtimate
This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.
Actual list price: $589,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 27% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
- Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen or new roof vs. dated finishes can swing value six figures; sq ft can't see it.
- The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
- Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
- Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
- This home: 67 days on market vs. a 45-day community median
- 4831 active listings competing, 1581 under contract
For reference, this home is listed at $589,000 ($340/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.
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Methodology: 1,733 sq ft × $197–$251/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated July 25, 2026.
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Flood zone & elevation
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Recent sales activity in 0616 - MANASOTA-BY-THE-SEA
Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the 0616 - MANASOTA-BY-THE-SEA neighborhood guide for more.
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Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.
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Comparable recent sales
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Investment snapshot
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Buyer research checklist
A neutral list of items to confirm for any home. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Confirm roof age and condition during inspection.
- Confirm HVAC age and condition during inspection.
- Request current HOA documents before relying on dues or restrictions.
- Obtain an insurance quote for this specific property.
- Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Confirm whether flood insurance is required for this parcel.
- Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
- Ask the county how property taxes may change after a sale.
Approximate distances
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View →Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, as of July 15, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above) |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Estimated from county rates; not a quote |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
Why might my property taxes differ from the current owner's?
Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment can be re-set after a sale. As a result a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Where does the flood-zone information come from?
The flood designation shown (Zone X) comes from the FEMA flood map and is provided for general information. Confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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