2210 Gentian RoadVenice, FL 34293Price: $249,000

Welcome to this well-kept 2-bedroom, 2-bath block home tucked into the heart of South Venice - freshly painted in a soft coastal blue with crisp white trim, topped with a new roof, fitted with impact windows throughout, and located outside the flood zone, giving you real peace of mind (and insurance savings) from day one. Inside, terrazzo flooring runs throughout the home, a durable, classic Florida feature that's often hidden under carpet in homes of this era - here it's clean, intact, and ready to shine. The living and dining areas are open and bright, filled with natural light through those impact windows, and the kitchen - with its classic wood cabinetry - offers a great canvas for a future refresh while remaining fully functional today. Both bedrooms on a split plan are generously sized, and a versatile enclosed Florida room at the back of the home adds flexible living space, whether you want a sunroom, home office, or extra lounge area. Outside, a private concrete patio off the rear of the home is ready for grilling, morning coffee, or simply enjoying Florida's year-round outdoor living, and the attached 1-car garage adds convenient storage and parking. This home sits in South Venice, one of the area's best-kept secrets. Residents here have the option to join the South Venice Civic Association, which grants access to the South Venice Beach Ferry - a private ferry that carries residents across the Intracoastal Waterway to a secluded, deeded stretch of Gulf beach, along with a community boat ramp and kayak launch. South Venice offers an easy, laid-back pace with no mandatory HOA, quick access to Shamrock Park's trails and nature center, and just a short drive to historic downtown Venice, known for its boutique shopping, waterfront dining, and famous shark-tooth beaches. With US-41 and I-75 both close by, you're never far from Sarasota's culture and coastline, yet you come home to a quiet, established neighborhood with genuine small-town character.