132 WADING BIRD DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34292
Active109 days on marketListed Apr 6, 2026MLS #N6143710
About this home
132 WADING BIRD DRIVE
In the intimate enclave of Blue Heron Pond, this beautiful custom three-bedroom, two-bath, pool residence with a two-car garage offers refined Florida living just minutes from the beautiful beaches of Venice. No stone has been left unturned in this meticulously upgraded home. Inside, you'll find rich hardwood floors flowing throughout complemented by solid wood interior doors, crown molding throughout and detailed millwork enhancing the main suite, dining room and family room. Custom cabinetry is featured throughout the home along with a built-in dual workspace ideal for modern living. Plantation shutters add privacy and charm to every window. This home is as functional as it is elegant, with custom closets for optimal organization and an epoxy garage floor. Major upgrades provide peace of mind, including new hurricane-impact windows throughout, a whole-house generator and a three-year-old air-conditioning system. Go outside to enjoy a thoughtfully designed lanai featuring a clear view screen enclosure and a Kevlar hurricane screen, creating a seamless indoor outdoor experience. The space is enhanced by landscape lighting and a Pentair pool heater, ideal for year round enjoyment. A unique dog park area on the lanai adds a rare and practical touch for dog owners. Additional premium features include a Sonos whole-home speaker system, a stylish new metal roof, low-maintenance living with low HOA fees, no CDD fees and no flood insurance required. This small private community offers tranquility while remaining close to beaches, fine dining, medical facilities, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, A-rated schools and all Venice has to offer, making this home a rare blend of luxury, comfort and convenience.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,046
Sqft
0.19 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2003
Year built
One
Levels
$318
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.
$4,322 /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
$4,322/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
+38.4%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$318 vs $250
Days on market
109 vs 47 typical
Where $318/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)
184 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 94% above the VENICE 34292 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 132 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 · Aug ’25$485,000
208 GREYWING COURT · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,076 sqft · $234/sqft · 8 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$500,000
168 WADING BIRD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,087 sqft · $240/sqft · 118 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 132 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 132 WADING BIRD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
132 WADING BIRD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 132 WADING BIRD DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,322/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $79/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 132 WADING BIRD DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $79 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 132 WADING BIRD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,992. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 132 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 132 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 $649,900, this home is listed about 63% above the Venice median of $399,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 132 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
$649,900 runs 94% above the VENICE 34292 median — but at 2,046 sqft it's also 30% 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.
03Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
04Time on market is leverage
109 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 #N6143710.
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