521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21, VENICE, FL, 34285
Active5 days on marketListed Oct 21, 2026MLS #D6149297
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About this home
521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Enjoy the best of Venice Island living in this beautifully maintained, FULLY FURNISHED, GROUND-FLOOR CONDO in the desirable 55+ Palm Terrace community! Perfectly situated just 2 blocks from Historic Downtown Venice, 4 blocks to Venice Performing Arts Center, 1/2 mile to beautiful Venice Beach and just a 1/2 block to Hecksher Park tennis and pickleball courts. This charming residence offers the ideal combination of location, comfort, convenience, and coastal lifestyle. Step inside to discover a light and inviting interior featuring an expanded kitchen with gorgeous stone countertops, offering additional space for cooking and entertaining. IMPACT RESISTANT WINDOWS, and NEW WATER HEATER provide added peace of mind, while the convenient ground-floor location makes coming and going a breeze. Offered fully furnished including the "like new" Stearns and Foster mattress in the primary bedroom, beautiful custom plantation shutters and a NEW Stainless Steel appliance package (2026) , this condo is ready for you to move right in and start enjoying everything Venice Island has to offer! Monthly fees include use of the heated community pool, water, sewer, trash and cable. Spend your mornings strolling through the historic downtown district, browsing charming boutiques, enjoying local restaurants and cafés, relaxing in the community pool, or taking in the beautiful Gulf Coast sunsets at Venice Beach. Whether you're searching for a seasonal getaway or a full-time Florida residence, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the laid-back Venice Island lifestyle in a location that's hard to beat!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
952
Sqft
0.41 ac
Lot size
1962
Year built
One
Levels
$289
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.
$2,918 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
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
$2,918/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.
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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
+3.8%
$/sqft vs Venice actives
$289 vs $251
Days on market
5 vs 51 typical
Where $289/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
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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VENICE 34285 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
18,821
Median age
69.6
Median income
$67,712
Median home value
$295,400
Avg household
1.74
Households w/ children
679
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 → $375K
Venice median sold, yr/yr
95.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
154 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 38% above the VENICE 34285 median. See the full Venice market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$439,000
2510 N WESTMORELAND DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 872 sqft · $503/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$271,000
2519 YALE AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,059 sqft · $256/sqft · 94 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$220,000
521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 17 · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 823 sqft · $267/sqft · 15 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
Chad Creech
President, Commercial and Development Services · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $2,918/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $542/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 521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21?+
The association fee works out to $542 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,482. 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 521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21?+
The listing reports pets: No. 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 $274,900, this home is listed about 31% below the Venice median of $398,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 521 W VENICE AVENUE UNIT 21?+
Venice Elementary School (elementary), Venice Senior High School (high), Venice Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$274,900 runs 38% above the VENICE 34285 median.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $542/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
04Fresh on the market
Only 5 days on market in a Venice market that averages 51 — if it fits, move quickly.
05Strong assigned schools
Venice Elementary School, Venice Senior High School, Venice Middle School — Venice Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX PALM REALTY OF VENICE · Laurie Sandoval. MLS #D6149297.
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