$500,000
12468 Palatka Drive
Venice, FL 34293
Listing updated: July 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Michael Saunders & Company · Tony Molnar-Strejcek · MLS #N6144913 · Active · 941-493-2500Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Lake views, luxury finishes, and resort-style living come together beautifully in this nearly new, low-maintenance villa in Grand Palm, one of Venice's premier amenity-rich communities in the sought-after Wellen Park area. Built in 2024 by Neal Communities, this beautifully appointed Sandcastle 2 villa offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den/flex room with French doors, and a premium lake-view homesite designed for easy Florida living. From the inviting front porch to the screened lanai overlooking peaceful water views, this home blends comfort, style and everyday functionality. Inside, enjoy luxury flooring throughout with no carpet, abundant natural light, tray ceilings, crown molding, pocket sliding glass doors, built-in surround sound, and a spacious great room with gorgeous views from every angle. The impressive kitchen is ideal for gathering and entertaining, featuring a large quartz island, stainless steel Profile appliances including a gas range, beautiful cabinetry, and an open flow to the main living space. The private primary suite offers an elegant en-suite bath, high-end finishes, a large walk-in closet with custom Closet Tec cabinetry and shelving, and a professionally designed accent wall. The closets in bedrooms 2 and 3 also feature Closet Tec built-ins for enhanced organization. Additional highlights include a separate laundry room with white cabinetry and a laundry sink, impact windows, storm screens for added protection and privacy, and a two-car garage with a specialty painted floor. Grand Palm offers an exceptional lifestyle with four gated entrances, multiple resort-style pools, a waterslide, splash zone, expansive clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, pickleball courts, two dog parks, winding roads, a massive natural preserve, more than 50 ponds, fishing and kayaking area, and approximately 28 miles of paved trails for walking, biking, and outdoor enjoyment. Ideally located near Wellen Park, River Road, I-75, CoolToday Park, shopping, dining, gulf beaches, and everyday conveniences, this move-in-ready villa offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the best of Venice and Southwest Florida.
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 history2 days on market
- Status: ActiveJul 2, 2026
- Listed$500,000Jul 2, 2026
- Price increased$500,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Villa
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 2
- Subdivision
- Grand Palm Ph 2b
- County
- Sarasota
- Year built
- 2024
- Living area
- 1,845 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $271
- Building area
- 2,598 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 5,355 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- AE (12115C0355G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $5,995 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 0760101488
- Zoning
- SAPD
- MLS #
- N6144913
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Appliances
- Disposal
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $414 / Quarterly
- Monthly HOA
- $138/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $314/mo
- Total annual fees
- $3,764
- HOA name
- Castle Group / James Wills
- CDD
- Yes
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 6 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Please check with KW office at 941-278-8739
- Approval process
- Submit application to association in writing.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer | First | 5x10 |
| Kitchen | First | 9x19 |
| Dining Room | First | |
| Great Room | First | 15x17 |
| Den | First | 11x11 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x15 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 11x10 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 12x11 |
| Laundry | First | 8x10 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Bathroom 2 | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-07-01
- On market date
- 2026-07-02
- Original list price
- $500,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34293 - Venice
- Listing AOR
- Venice
- Status changed
- 2026-07-02
- Tax legal description
- LOT 1488, GRAND PALM PHASE 2B, PB 53 PG 146-163
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From River Road and Observation Blvd, turn R on Observation Blvd then L on Lake Placid Way then R on Palatka Dr to 12468.
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