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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12468 Palatka Dr
General
- Price: $500,000
- HOA FEE: $138/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $5,995 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: N6144913
- Updated: 7/3/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 6 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Disposal
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Park, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Location
- Area: 34293 - Venice
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34293 - Venice
- Subdivision: GRAND PALM PH 2B
- Driving 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.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elementary School: Taylor Ranch Elementary
- Middle School: Venice Area Middle
- High School: Venice Senior High
Community
- Community Name: 34293 - Venice
- Community Features: Fishing, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Optional Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Park, Playground, Pool,
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Castle Group / James Wills
- Assoc. Fees Include: Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Recreational Facilities
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Florida
- Architectural Style: Florida
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Thermal Windows
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,845
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 2024
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,355
- Lot Size: 5355
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $414
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- CDD: Yes
- Tax Amount: $5,995.09
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 1488, GRAND PALM PHASE 2B, PB 53 PG 146-163
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 760101488
- Property ID: 760101488
- Block/Lot/Section: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 12468 Palatka Dr
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Taylor Ranch Elementary School 2500 Taylor Ranch Trail, Venice, FL 34293 | PK-5 | 2.5 mi |
Venice Middle School 1900 Center Road, Venice, FL 34292 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
Venice Senior High School 1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 | 9-12 | 7.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12468 Palatka Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/02/2026
Listed
$500,000
-17.6%
MLS
11/14/2024
Sold
$606,764
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 12468 Palatka Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,198
272%
$402,900
321%
2024
$1,128
-5%
$95,600
-10%
2023
$1,191
8%
$106,300
20%
2021
$1,105
8%
$88,900
4%
2022
$1,027
-7%
$85,400
2%
2021
$1,105
—
$83,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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12468 Palatka Drive, Venice, FL 34293 (MLS# N6144913) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 12468 Palatka Drive is currently listed for $500,000 and was received on July 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 12468 Palatka Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Venice? You can browse all Venice real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

