256 San Marco Dr., Venice, FL 34285

Build your dream home on Venice Island with palm tree-lined sidewalks, good schools, several parks, beaches, medical offices, library, art center, vibrant downtown, great restaurants, jazz concerts, galleries, boutique shops and organic foods close by. Welcome to the John Nolen - designed historic district on Venice Island, with charming houses and gardens from the 1920s to today. Nolen was a famous city planner who designed many of America's most successful communities, infusing them with lush landscapes, city parks, and all the amenities citizens need within a short stroll. Want great schools? Pine View public high school for gifted is currently ranked #1 in Florida, and #7 in the country by US News. Great daycare is less than a block away. This lot is not in a flood zone. County tree ordinance review indicates current trees on the property can be removed. Its desirable RSF-3 city zoning means you can build up to a 3,430-square-foot home on a one-level footprint, including garage and covered lanai with room for a pool, or build a second story up to 35-foot height. Visit the site with your builder or architect and imagine the possibilities. Ride bikes or stroll through nearby parks and lush neighborhoods to the beaches and downtown areas. Get on the Legacy Trail and ride to Oscar Scherer State Park, or all the way to Sarasota. NOTE: This lot can be used as 140-feet wide, 70-feet deep or 70-feet wide, 140-feet deep, according to the city planning department.