17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 208, VENICE, FL, 34293
Active606 days on marketListed Nov 26, 2024MLS #C7501031
About this home
17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 208
Do you LOVE GOLF, PICKLEBALL and TENNIS? This is the community for your next vacation in paradise!!! BRAND NEW, 2nd floor, 2 bedroom 2 bath plus Den. this unit comes turnkey/furnished, you'll have everything you need for your home away from home and you will be living in style! You'll love the picturesque views from your living room, dining room and lanai. Elevator access and deeded covered parking spot makes this unit so convenient! Located in Wellen Park Golf and Country Club, this stunning "Carolina" floor plan offers an open concept where you can relax and unwind. With rental of the condo, you get to enjoy the community features including Guard Gated Entry, Stunning Championship 18-Hole Golf Course, tennis courts, pickle ball courts and 2 Community Satellite Pools A Resort Style Community Pool w Lap Lanes, Pool Cafe, State of the Art Fitness Center, Separate Aerobics Room, and Full-Service Spa. If you are a baseball fanatic, you are just a short ride to the Cool Today Park, home to Atlanta Braves spring training stadium. The Wellen Park downtown community offers boutique type shops, music, local eateries, farmers market and nightly entertainment. Other close by shopping includes Costco, Publix, TJ Maxx, Hobby Lobby, Dick's Sporting Goods and many more. If you need a break from all the excitement, you are within 20-minutes of 3 spectacular beaches where you can search for shells/shark teeth, relax in the sand and put your feet in the water!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,301
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
2024
Year built
One
Levels
$5
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$203 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$203/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$5 vs $252
Days on market
606 vs 47 typical
Where $5/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 West Villages
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West Villages — neighborhood snapshot
Population
7,690
Median age
66
Median income
$103,803
Median home value
$493,616
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
317
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)
185 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 98% below the VENICE 34293 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 208
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$289,998
17560 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 403 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · $259/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$282,988
17560 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 206 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · $253/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$357,000
12240 WELLEN GOLF STREET UNIT 201
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,301 sqft · $274/sqft · 67 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
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 208 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 208 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 208 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 208?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $203/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 208?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 $6,000, this home is listed about 98% below the Venice median of $399,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 208?+
Taylor Ranch Elementary School (elementary), Venice Middle School (middle), Venice Senior High School (high) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the VENICE 34293 market on paper
$6,000 is 98% below the VENICE 34293 median of $307,000, and at $5/sqft it sits under the Venice average of $282.
02Golf Course & Trees/Woods & Water views
The golf course and trees/woods and water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
606 days on market against a Venice median of 47 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Taylor Ranch Elementary School, Venice Middle School, Venice Senior High School — Taylor Ranch Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of CRIMALDI & ASSOCIATES, LLC · Cynthia Townley. MLS #C7501031.
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