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Edgewood

Edgewood

Suburban Neighborhood in Venice, Florida

Sarasota County 34285

$334,042 Average Value
$294 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

Southern Florida history and local commerce

Situated on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the historic community of Edgewood offers a desirable combination of single-family homes and close proximity to a myriad of merchants in downtown Venice. Developed in the early 1920s, Edgewood has a long-standing reputation as a working-class neighborhood and was instated as a result of locomotive engineers advocating for adequate housing for all income ranges. Residents of Edgewood are within walking distance of an abundance of historic monuments like the Venice Train Depot, local boutiques and restaurants like Wee Blew Inn Restaurant and lush green space at Mundy Park. “Edgewood is an affordable neighborhood,” says long-time local Jackie Kennedy, a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company. “You’re looking at homes in the mid $300,000s, generally speaking.”

Many of the classic original homes in Edgewood are along Groveland Avenue.
Many of the classic original homes in Edgewood are along Groveland Avenue.
Historic Mundy Park is located in the heart of the residential area of Edgewood.
Historic Mundy Park is located in the heart of the residential area of Edgewood.
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Mediterranean revivals and stucco ramblers

Edgewood features a range of housing options from Mediterranean revivals and newly constructed contemporary cottages to traditional ranch styles. The community boasts subdivisions with or without a Home Owners Association, resulting in custom home additions in areas like North Edgewood. With a median sales price of $319,000, price points here can range from the mid 100,000s to upwards of $700,000 depending on the age, size and location of the property. For example, a two-bedroom ranch-style fixer-upper costs around $155,000, while a newly constructed two-bedroom Mediterranean revival neighboring East Venice Avenue can go for around $690,000. Newly constructed homes along East Venice Avenue are subject to increased price points. Homes here often feature paved driveways, single-car garages and are typically fronted by mid-sized yards with room for a few palm trees. “Edgewood is an older well-established neighborhood — It features spacious yards and homes in good condition,” says Kennedy.

Mediterranean homes provide a timeless and elegant aesthetic reminiscent of coastal villas.
Mediterranean homes provide a timeless and elegant aesthetic reminiscent of coastal villas.
Pops of colorful homes compliment the bright blue sky in Edgewood.
Pops of colorful homes compliment the bright blue sky in Edgewood.
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Shopping at Venice Plaza

Residents here shop at Venice Plaza, which offers a variety of department stores and retailers to choose from, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Sally Beauty. While groceries and other everyday essentials are available at the locally sourced Detwiler's Farm Market or at Venice Commons for stores like Publix, Walgreens and 7-Eleven. Local shopping can be done along East Venice Avenue at locally-owned stores like Twist Boutique, Fugate's of Venice and Artisans Venice gift shop. When dining in the area, eateries are plentiful along Venice Avenue, providing residents with easy access to several restaurants like Sicilia Italian Pizzeria for highly rated authentic Italian cuisine or Wee Blew Inn Restaurant for homestyle cooking and American diner classics. For a more casual dining experience, locals visit Off-Trail Bike & Brew, a bicycle pub offering bar snacks and craft beer.

Edgewood is located across the bridge from Historic Downtown Venice.
Edgewood is located across the bridge from Historic Downtown Venice.
Detwiler's Farm Market in Edgewood offers fresh produce and local grocery products.
Detwiler's Farm Market in Edgewood offers fresh produce and local grocery products.
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High-marks for Sarasota County Schools

Students in the Edgewood area can attend schools like Venice Elementary, Venice Middle and Venice High School, all three of which earned a ranking of A-minus or higher from the educational review site, Niche. Venice Elementary hosts an annual STEM Fair for students to present projects to encourage education outside the classroom, while Venice Middle School offers an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) that provides support and services to students with disabilities. Venice High School offers a rigorous curriculum and Advanced Placement (AP) courses for students to enroll. Private institutions like Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School are also common here.

Venice Senior High School in Venice FL is an A rated school with a winning athletics program.
Venice Senior High School in Venice FL is an A rated school with a winning athletics program.
Venice Middle School in Venice is an A rated school, grades 6-8th
Venice Middle School in Venice is an A rated school, grades 6-8th
Venice Elementary has 540 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Venice Elementary has 540 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
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Sunbathing at nearby Venice Beach

Residents of Edgewood are within walking distance of the paved basketball courts, handicap-accessible jungle gym and picnic tables for on-the-go lunch at Mundy Park. For crashing waves and sunbathing, residents here are just 2 miles from the wide sandy coast found at Venice Beach. Golf enthusiasts are in luck with Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club nearby, featuring 27 holes, a Jr. Olympic-sized swimming pool and a special events clubhouse for participating members to enjoy. The local Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County provides residents with after school activities like club baseball, outdoor track-and-field facilities and summer camps for neighborhood children.

Spend the day on Venice Beach, just minutes from Edgewood.
Spend the day on Venice Beach, just minutes from Edgewood.
Venice Avenue flows from Edgewood all the way to Venice Beach.
Venice Avenue flows from Edgewood all the way to Venice Beach.
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Venice Area Historical Society

Located off East Venice Avenue, the historic Venice Train Depot was built in 1927 and is known as the central founding development of Venice, Florida. The Venice Area Historical Society provides free tours of the Depot weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Visitors can experience panel displays and artifacts illustrating key historic events as well as a retired circus train representative of when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus called Venice home between 1960 and 1992. Today, the Depot serves as a hub for the Breeze Transit bus service operated by Sarasota County Area Transit.

Historic Mundy Park is located in the heart of the residential area of Edgewood.
Historic Mundy Park is located in the heart of the residential area of Edgewood.
In Edgewood you'll find history everywhere, including the 1927 train station.
In Edgewood you'll find history everywhere, including the 1927 train station.
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Edgewood transportation and flood risk

Edgewood is situated next to East Venice Avenue and bisected by U.S. Route-41, providing residents with easy access to downtown Venice and neighboring areas like Nokomis and South Venice. Residents seeking public transit options can take the Breeze Transit for trips in and around Edgewood starting at $1.50 for adults one-way. Edgewood riders can start their ride on bus route 9, which operates along East Venice Avenue and stops throughout the community. For those seeking to travel longer distances, the Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport is only 25 miles away from Edgewood. Homes in Edgewood are at a higher risk of hurricane damage and flooding due to its location on the Gulf of Mexico and sub-tropical climate. Sarasota County recommends preventative measures like electing in the National Flood Insurance Program, considering most homeowner’s insurance does not already include flood damage.

For easy air travel, residents of Edgewood can fly out of Sarasota Bradenton Intl. Airport.
For easy air travel, residents of Edgewood can fly out of Sarasota Bradenton Intl. Airport.
The 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot offers tours and also serves as Breeze Transit bus stop.
The 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot offers tours and also serves as Breeze Transit bus stop.
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Transit

Airport

Sarasota/Bradenton International

44 min drive

Bus

Us 41 Bypass & Warfield Ave

Bus

Us 41 Bypass & Pineland Ave

Bus

E Venice Ave & Warfield Ave S

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Edgewood US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$324,500
Median Single Family Price
$337,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$294
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Months of Supply
9.40
Median List Price
$365,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
422
Median Year Built
1964
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,322
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
849
Median Age
55
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$59,999
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,609

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.6%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
% Population in Labor Force
45%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

27 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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