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Property Description
SIGNIFICANT PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Discover your dream home in this beautifully appointed **TURNKEY FURNISHED VILLA with HIGH IMPACT GLASS and BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS** This 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa with a Study/Den has over 1800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space nestled in a gated, amenity-rich community just minutes from historic downtown Venice. This home offers the ideal blend of luxury, comfort and convenience. Enjoy peaceful and serene lake views from the extended lanai, complete with a natural gas stub for outdoor grilling, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The Villa's interior showcases a coastal-inspired design, creating an inviting atmosphere to enjoy all year long. Notable upgrades include high-impact glass windows and sliders for energy efficicency and peace of mind. Adorned with beautiful stone counters, tile flooring, wood cabinets and natural gas cooking are just some of wonderful features you'll enjoy. Two guest rooms and private bath provide a nice retreat for your guests and a generous size primary suite has lovely water views and private bath with walk-in shower, dual vanities, linen closet and two walk-in closets. This home offers a two-car garage and is being sold turnkey furnished, allowing you to move in and start enjoying the Florida lifestyle right away. This Sandcastle floor plan is not only maintenance free, but the generous space is also just the right size for everyone to move around with ease. The Grand Palm community features an array of amenities, ideal for enhancing your daily life with miles of recreational and biking trails, a full fitness center, two resort-style community pools and one dedicated lap pool. Tennis, pickleball and an array of monthly activities are available day in and day out. Don't miss the chance to own this exquisite villa in a prime location. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a vacation retreat, this property has it all so take advantage of this remarkable opportunity and schedule your private showing today. Living the life you've earned can be more than just a dream.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12488 Palatka Dr
General
- Sold For: $480,000
- HOA FEE: $138/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $6,243 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: N6136641
- Added to Site: 401 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 6 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Turnkey
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Security/Safety: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 34293 - Venice
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34293 - Venice
- Subdivision: GRAND PALM PH 2B
- Driving Directions: From US 41 in Venice head east on Center Rd, turn right on to Observation Blvd (Grand Palm), go straight past fitness center, past club house, and turn right on to Palatka, house is on the left.
- 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: Dock, Fishing, Lake, Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Park, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Optional Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s),
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Castle Group/Toni Michel
- Assoc. Fees Include: Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Florida
- Architectural Style: Florida
- Builder: Neal Communities
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Storm Window(s), Rods, Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,845
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,845 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2022
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,603
- Lot Size: 5603
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Lake
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $414
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- CDD: Yes
- Tax Amount: $6,243.87
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 1548, GRAND PALM PHASE 2B, PB 53 PG 146-163
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 760101548
- Property ID: 760101548
- Block/Lot/Section: 1
Listed by Premier Sothebys Intl Realty
Sold by Michael Saunders & Company
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Schools
Schools serving 12488 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 | 7.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12488 Palatka Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/15/2025
Sold
$480,000
-3.81%
MLS
5/21/2025
Price Reduced
$499,000
-4.95%
MLS
4/09/2025
Price Reduced
$525,000
-1.87%
MLS
3/10/2025
Price Reduced
$535,000
-1.83%
MLS
1/28/2025
Listed
$545,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
12488 Palatka Drive, Venice, FL 34293 (MLS# N6136641) is a Single Family property that was sold at $480,000 on July 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 12488 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.

