$649,900
500 The Esplanade
Venice, FL 34285
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Welcome to a rare opportunity to own a 4th-floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bath sunny corner residence with unobstructed, direct GULF-FRONT VIEWS in one of the most desirable Gulf of Mexico communities on the north end of Venice Island. This pristine, fully renovated and inspected condo and building offers sweeping water views, abundant natural light, and a true beachfront lifestyle. Positioned at treetop level, this end unit enjoys windows on multiple sides, capturing sunlight and serene views from both the front and back of the residence. The custom, renovated walk-through kitchen features soft-close wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and a generous pantry—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The open dining and living areas frame spectacular Gulf sunsets. A bright and versatile sunroom with sliding glass doors, dual windows, and large custom storage provides flexible space for a home office, den, or guest accommodations. Both the living room and owner’s suite showcase breathtaking sunset views. The owner’s suite includes a walk-in closet and a renovated en-suite bath with glass shower doors, granite counters, and elegant tilework. The guest bedroom offers privacy with an adjacent walk-in closet and a fully renovated guest bath. Additional features include high-impact windows and sliders, new AC (2023), replaced building electrical system, premium covered carport parking, elevator access steps from the unit, laundry across the hall, exterior storage on each floor, bike racks, car wash area, ample guest parking, and one of the lowest condo fees on Venice Island, professionally maintained building and landscaping. Gulf Twin Towers owns over an acre of gated Gulf-front, beach-front property, unique to Gulf Twin Towers, with 170+ feet of private beachfront, a heated pool, lounge seating, and tropical landscaping. Just two blocks from the Venice Public Beach Pavilion and walkable to the South Jetty, downtown Venice dining, shopping, theater, pickleball, tennis, and boating access, including Freedom Boat Club.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history151 days on market
- Status: ActiveDec 17, 2025
- Listed$649,900Dec 17, 2025
- Price increased$649,900
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Condominium
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 151
- Subdivision
- Gulf Twin Towers
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 1968
- Living area
- 1,165 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $558
- Lot size
- 19,812 sq ft
- Flood zone
- X
- Annual taxes
- $5,495 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0175111029
- Zoning
- RMF4
- MLS #
- O6368130
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Corridor Access, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- West
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air, Humidity Control
Parking
- Parking features
- Assigned, Covered, Guest, Reserved
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $720 / Monthly
- Monthly HOA
- $720/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $720/mo
- Total annual fees
- $8,640
- HOA name
- Elizabeth Rominger, REALMANAGE
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 3 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Minimum rental of 90 days, once per year or you can rent out annually.
- Approval process
- Criminal background check and a brief phone interview.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Awning(s), Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered, Storage
- Construction materials
- Concrete
- Roof
- Membrane
- Foundation
- Block
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- No
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 24x13 |
| Kitchen | First | 10x8 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x11 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-12-17
- On market date
- 2025-12-17
- Original list price
- $649,900
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34285 - Venice
- Listing AOR
- Orlando Regional
- Status changed
- 2025-12-17
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 405 GULF TWIN TOWERS
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
W. Venice Ave. to Beach, Right on The Esplanade N. to 2nd Right on Appalachicola Rd. to 3rd parking lot on your left, pull into the guest parking spots against the building.
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