148 WADING BIRD DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34292
Active172 days on marketListed Feb 2, 2026MLS #N6142747
About this home
148 WADING BIRD DRIVE
Welcome to your dream home on a beautiful and private lakefront homesite. An immaculate three-bedroom, two-bath solid block residence all custom-designed and built by Caithness Construction. Boasting almost 2,700 square feet of elegant living space, this home will not disappoint. Go inside to a spacious split floor plan, offering privacy and functionality with storage galore. The open concept living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen, ideal for everyday living and hosting guests. Enjoy peace of mind with a new roof and new air conditioner, all redone in 2025, ensuring year-round comfort. Outside, your private pool overlooks the sparkling lake, creating a backyard oasis. Additional highlights include a side entry garage, lush landscaping and an unbeatable location close to the coast yet peacefully tucked away on a quiet lake. This rare combination of space, style and location won't last long. This community is a quaint enclave of homes with sidewalks throughout the neighborhood for nightly walks. Conveniently just minutes from beautiful Gulf beaches, Interstate 75, medical facilities, hospitals, shopping, historic downtown Venice, dining, A-rated schools and more. This home has low HOA fees and no CDD fees. You will appreciate the convenience of this community, close to everything this quaint town has to offer. This residence will not last long, so make your appointment to see this beautiful home today.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,662
Sqft
0.24 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2005
Year built
One
Levels
$253
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$4,694 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
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
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$4,694/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. 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
−22%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$253 vs $252
Days on market
172 vs 47 typical
Where $253/sqft sits among the 400 Venice 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.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Blue Heron Vacation Condos, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$3,000/mo median
Live Venice rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
The Orlando short-term market
▼ Softening50%
Occupancy
▼ 25% yr/yr
$252
Avg nightly rate
▲ 17% yr/yr
$29K/yr
Revenue per listing
$125
RevPAR
53 days
Booking lead time
4.7 nights
Avg stay
4
Typical min nights
4,364
Active rentals
▲ 10% supply
Seasonality — monthly occupancy
Peaks at 57% in Feb · bottoms at 39% in Jun
Last 12 months of data, January–December, bars scaled to the seasonal peak. Market-wide averages across all home sizes in Orlando — the projection above is specific to this home’s size.
Where it sits
Inside Blue Heron Pond
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Blue Heron Vacation Condos is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
Blue Heron Pond — neighborhood snapshot
Population
728
Median age
57
Median income
$75,685
Median home value
$461,400
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
39%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Venice market
$390K → $389K
Venice median sold, yr/yr
95.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
186 of 400
Venice actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Venice, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 101% above the VENICE 34292 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 148 WADING BIRD DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$500,000
168 WADING BIRD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,087 sqft · $240/sqft · 118 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$485,000
208 GREYWING COURT · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,076 sqft · $234/sqft · 8 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$415,000
160 WADING BIRD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,924 sqft · $216/sqft · 156 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 148 WADING BIRD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 148 WADING BIRD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
148 WADING BIRD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 148 WADING BIRD DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,694/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $74/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 148 WADING BIRD DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $74 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 148 WADING BIRD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $6,844. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 148 WADING BIRD DRIVE be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Blue Heron Vacation Condos, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 148 WADING BIRD DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Venice?+
At $674,000, this home is listed about 69% above the Venice median of $399,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 148 WADING BIRD DRIVE?+
Venice Middle School (middle), Venice Senior High School (high), Taylor Ranch Elementary School (elementary) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$674,000 runs 101% above the VENICE 34292 median — but at 2,662 sqft it's also 69% larger than the typical Venice listing.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Blue Heron Vacation Condos is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
04Time on market is leverage
172 days on market against a Venice median of 47 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
05Strong assigned schools
Venice Middle School, Venice Senior High School, Taylor Ranch Elementary School — Venice Middle School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY · Megan E. George, PA. MLS #N6142747.
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