17475 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 101, VENICE, FL, 34293
Active619 days on marketListed Nov 18, 2024MLS #A4628963
About this home
17475 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 101
Gorgeous professionally decorated Arabella II end unit on the first floor in the premier Golf Community of Wellen Park Golf & CC. This clever open floor plan is the largest of the Veranda Homes featuring 1,569 sq. ft. of well thought out living space, 1,886 including both screened in lanai's on the front of the condo and the back. This home also offers a den with a desk and a queen size sofa bed that can be used as an office or additional guest quarters. This home has been professionally decorated with coastal chic furnishings and a soothing color pallette. Master bedroom features an en-suite bath with double sinks walk-in shower and closets. Guest room is located at the front of the home and offers a queen bed. This home is well stocked with all the comforts of home including a coffee bar. Enjoy morning coffee and evening meals on your screened in lanai. Entertain guests and enjoy hours of entertainment as you watch players navigate this new and exciting Gordon Lewis designed 18- Hole Championship Golf Course! Just a short walk to the Tiki bar for a bite and refreshments. Come and experience resort style living in Wellen Park's newest golf Community! Amenities will include: TIKI BAR WITH POOLSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE, FITNESS CENTER, RESORT STYLE SWIMMING POOL, THREE SATELLITE POOLS, TENNIS AND BOCCE COURTS AND MORE! Golf Membership transfer available. $65.00 monthly min. expenditure is required at the on-site Tiki Bar/Restaurant (Alcohol Excluded). Easy access to I-75, shopping, dining, Farmers market, live music and more in downtown Wellen Park. Close proximity to the Cool Today Atlanta Braves Stadium, gulf beaches and downtown Venice, THIS FURNISHED PROPERTY IS AVAILABLE FOR A LONG OR SHORT TERM RENTAL- All utilities paid with monthly cap. Includes WIFI, cable and electricity.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,569
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
2023
Year built
One
Levels
$4
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.
$207 /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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Estimated payment
$207/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 WELLEN PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
$4 vs $258
Days on market
619 vs 47 typical
Where $4/sqft sits among the 24 homes for sale in WELLEN PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
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)
15 of 24
WELLEN PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 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 17475 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 101
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$400,000
12440 WELLEN GOLF STREET UNIT 101 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · $255/sqft · 7 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$419,000
12998 BLACKBERRY COURT UNIT 49-101 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,741 sqft · $241/sqft · 11 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$424,000
17580 BORACAY COURT UNIT 102 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · $238/sqft · 73 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
John Carpenter
CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 17475 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 101 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Straight answers
17475 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 101 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 17475 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 101?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $207/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 17475 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 101?+
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 $6,500, 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 17475 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 101?+
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
Three things that matter here
01Under the VENICE 34293 market on paper
$6,500 is 98% below the VENICE 34293 median of $306,940, and at $4/sqft it sits under the Venice average of $282.
02Time on market is leverage
619 days on market against a Venice median of 47 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong 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 JENNETTE PROPERTIES, INC. · Roxanne Klopp. MLS #A4628963.
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