149 S PORT DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34285
Active129 days on marketListed Mar 17, 2026MLS #N6143451
About this home
149 S PORT DRIVE
Fantastic opportunity to own in the desirable community of Harbor Lights! Just under 1 mile to Historic Downtown Venice and the Gulf Coast beaches, this location is hard to beat. The Harbor Lights community offers great amenities including a community pool, pickleball and tennis court, and a clubhouse with events throughout the year. This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home comes furnished and is ready for a new owner to make it their very own. Recent updates include a brand-new mini-split HVAC system, a newer electrical breaker box, and new vinyl plank flooring in the primary bedroom. Washer and dryer are conveniently located in the shed off the carport. Schedule your showing today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
552
Sqft
0.04 ac
Lot size
1965
Year built
One
Levels
$128
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.
$971 /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
$971/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.
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$128 vs $251
Days on market
129 vs 47 typical
Where $128/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.
Where it sits
Inside Harbor Lights
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Harbor Lights — neighborhood snapshot
Population
161
Median age
75
Median income
$54,079
Median home value
$171,400
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
8%
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)
187 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 68% below the VENICE 34285 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 149 S PORT DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$175,000
72 4TH AVENUE UNIT 72 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 880 sqft · $199/sqft · 270 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$300,000
55 N STARBOARD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,007 sqft · $298/sqft · 268 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$95,000
718 S GREEN CIRCLE
1 bd · 1 ba · 552 sqft · $172/sqft · 132 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 149 S PORT DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 149 S PORT DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
149 S PORT DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 149 S PORT DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $971/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $287/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 149 S PORT DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $287 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 149 S PORT DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $903. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 149 S PORT DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions, Dogs OK, Number Limit, 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 $70,900, this home is listed about 82% below the Venice median of $399,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 149 S PORT DRIVE?+
Venice Elementary School (elementary), Venice Senior High School (high), Venice Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Under the VENICE 34285 market on paper
$70,900 is 68% below the VENICE 34285 median of $222,450, and at $128/sqft it sits under the Venice average of $282.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03Time on market is leverage
129 days on market against a Venice median of 47 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Venice Elementary School, Venice Senior High School, Venice Middle School — Venice Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $89,900, now $70,900 — a $19K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Tim Kelm, Pa. MLS #N6143451.
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