217 CHARLES DRIVE, NOKOMIS, FL, 34275
Active327 days on marketListed Sep 1, 2025MLS #A4663673
About this home
217 CHARLES DRIVE
Waterfront Living Just Minutes to the Intracoastal! Welcome to 217 Charles Drive, a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront cottage nestled on nearly half an acre in the heart of Nokomis. This unique home offers the perfect blend of Old Florida character and modern possibilities, with direct canal access and only six homesites separating you from Blackburn Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Situated on an impressive 172 feet of waterfront, this property features a private dock complete with water and electricity, ideal for boating, fishing, and enjoying Sarasota’s coastal lifestyle. The oversized garage provides ample room for cars, a boat, or additional storage, while the 31-foot lanai invites you to relax and soak in peaceful water views year-round. Inside, the home’s open layout creates an inviting flow from the kitchen to the living and dining areas, making it easy to entertain. Built in 1979 with timeless cedar siding and a durable metal roof, the home has been thoughtfully designed with both function and charm in mind. A detached shed adds extra storage space for tools, kayaks, or outdoor gear. Perfect as a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or future dream-home site, this property offers endless opportunities. With nearly half an acre of land, lush natural surroundings, and quick access to Nokomis Beach, Venice, and Sarasota, it’s an unbeatable location for anyone who wants to enjoy the Gulf Coast lifestyle. Don’t miss this rare chance to own waterfront property in one of Nokomis’ most desirable boating communities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
993
Sqft
0.48 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1979
Year built
One
Levels
$428
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,002 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,002/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+70.3%
$/sqft vs Nokomis actives
$428 vs $263
Days on market
327 vs 53 typical
Where $428/sqft sits among the 244 Nokomis actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Nokomis
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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NOKOMIS 34275 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
21,583
Median age
63.7
Median income
$84,503
Median home value
$435,600
Avg household
1.97
Households w/ children
1,099
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Nokomis market
$490K → $475K
Nokomis median sold, yr/yr
95.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
107 of 244
Nokomis actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Nokomis, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 1% above the NOKOMIS 34275 median. See the full Nokomis market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 217 CHARLES DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$312,000
148 ROBERTS ROAD · same community
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · $300/sqft · 145 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$580,000
1513 PAMELA STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,838 sqft · $316/sqft · 26 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$360,000
201 LYONS BAY ROAD
2 bd · 2 ba · 986 sqft · $365/sqft · 3 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 217 CHARLES DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 217 CHARLES DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
217 CHARLES DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 217 CHARLES DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,002/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 217 CHARLES DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $1,830. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Nokomis?+
At $425,000, this home is listed about 17% below the Nokomis median of $512,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 217 CHARLES DRIVE?+
Laurel Nokomis School (elementary), Venice Senior High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Time on market is leverage
327 days on market against a Nokomis median of 53 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
02Strong assigned schools
Laurel Nokomis School, Venice Senior High School — Laurel Nokomis School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $525,000, now $425,000 — a $100K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of PREFERRED SHORE LLC · Richard Tyson. MLS #A4663673.
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