17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 201, VENICE, FL, 34293
Active144 days on marketListed Mar 12, 2026MLS #D6146563
About this home
17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 201
Virtually Staged. Live the lifestyle you deserve in the highly desirable Wellen Park Golf & Country Club, where your GOLF MEMBERSHIP IS INCLUDED and every day feels like a resort vacation. This second-floor, END-UNIT condo, built in 2024, offers the perfect blend of comfort, natural light, and easy Florida living. Enjoy a cold beverage on your screened lanai and take in the breathtaking sunset overlooking a panoramic view of the 5th hole. This spacious Carolina Model features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with the added privacy and brightness that comes with an end unit. The open-concept living spaces make it easy to gather with friends after a round of golf, while the comfortable layout offers plenty of room for visiting guests or a home office. Located just steps from two satellite pools, you can enjoy a refreshing swim or unwind in the sunshine only steps away from your front door. Life at Wellen Park Golf & Country Club is all about resort-style living and an active social calendar. Residents enjoy bundled golf on an 18-hole well-maintained course, perfect for morning tee times, afternoon rounds with neighbors, or simply taking in the beautiful fairway views. Beyond golf, the community offers a vibrant lifestyle with a resort-style pool, tiki bar, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce, dog park and a full calendar of social events designed to bring neighbors together. The brand-new clubhouse is under construction and expected to be completed in early 2027. Located within Wellen Park, one of the fastest-selling master-planned communities in the country, residents also enjoy easy access to Downtown Wellen with its restaurants, shops, lakeside events, and entertainment, plus convenient proximity to Venice beaches, boating, and the Gulf Coast’s famous sunsets. Whether you're looking for a seasonal golf retreat, investment opportunity, or full-time Florida lifestyle, this nearly new terrace condo offers the chance to enjoy maintenance-free living, resort amenities, and the vibrant golf community buyers are searching for.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,313
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
2024
Year built
One
Levels
$270
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 — not generic estimates.
$2,950 /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
$2,950/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
+1.2%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$270 vs $251
Days on market
144 vs 59 typical
Where $270/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 Venice
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VENICE 34293 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
48,725
Median age
62
Median income
$87,543
Median home value
$368,100
Avg household
2.09
Households w/ children
3,391
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 → $390K
Venice median sold, yr/yr
95.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
181 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 15% above 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 201
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$265,000
17570 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 201 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,301 sqft · $204/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$357,000
12240 WELLEN GOLF STREET UNIT 201 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,301 sqft · $274/sqft · 67 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$350,000
12550 GALAPAGOS COURT UNIT 104 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,353 sqft · $259/sqft · 224 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
Dan Schriver
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 201 — 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 201 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 201 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 201?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,950/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 201?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $6,523. 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 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 201?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. 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 $355,000, this home is listed about 10% below the Venice median of $395,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 17565 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 201?+
Venice Senior High School (high), Venice Middle School (middle), Englewood Elementary School (elementary) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$355,000 runs 15% above the VENICE 34293 median.
02Time on market is leverage
144 days on market against a Venice median of 59 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Venice Senior High School, Venice Middle School, Englewood Elementary School — Venice Senior High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $359,000, now $355,000 — a $4K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of EXIT KING REALTY · Jane Slusarz. MLS #D6146563.
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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