12650 PALATKA DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34293
Active87 days on marketListed May 8, 2026MLS #N6144262
About this home
12650 PALATKA DRIVE
Experience elevated Florida living in this stunning 2024-built Tidewinds 2 villa located in the highly sought-after Grand Palm community. An award-winning community with resort-style amenities and lush green spaces, miles of trails, and a vibrant lifestyle. This professionally decorated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a versatile flex room showcases a spectacular full-length pond view and offers more upgrades than the builder's model. Designed with both luxury and comfort in mind, the open-concept floor plan features luxury vinyl flooring throughout, soaring 9-foot doors, crown molding, and an expansive pocket sliding glass door that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. The extended lanai creates the perfect space to relax and enjoy tranquil waterfront sunsets, while hurricane impact windows provide peace of mind year-round. The designer kitchen and entertaining spaces are enhanced by a custom built-in bar complete with a beverage refrigerator and built-in ice maker, ideal for hosting guests in style. All warranties transfer, roof, exterior paint and landscape covered by HOA.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,632
Sqft
0.15 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2024
Year built
One
Levels
$306
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$3,942 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,942/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+40.5%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$306 vs $251
Days on market
87 vs 47 typical
Where $306/sqft sits among the 400 Venice actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Grand Palm
Get to know Venice. See the full Venice guide →
Grand Palm — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,694
Median age
63
Median income
$114,636
Median home value
$496,100
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
149
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Venice market
$390K → $389K
Venice median sold, yr/yr
95.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
182 of 400
Venice actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Venice, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 62% above the VENICE 34293 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 12650 PALATKA DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$423,500
12492 PALATKA DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · $259/sqft · 29 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$455,000
21633 CEDAR KEY WAY · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · $279/sqft · 27 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$410,000
12797 PALATKA DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · $251/sqft · 10 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 12650 PALATKA DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 12650 PALATKA DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
12650 PALATKA DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 12650 PALATKA DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,942/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $138/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 12650 PALATKA DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $138 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 12650 PALATKA DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,747. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 12650 PALATKA DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Venice?+
At $500,000, this home is listed about 25% above the Venice median of $399,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 12650 PALATKA DRIVE?+
Venice Middle School (middle), Taylor Ranch Elementary School (elementary), Venice Senior High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$500,000 runs 62% above the VENICE 34293 median.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Strong assigned schools
Venice Middle School, Taylor Ranch Elementary School, Venice Senior High School — Venice Middle School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY · Liz Slavik. MLS #N6144262.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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