17655 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 302, VENICE, FL, 34293
Active289 days on marketListed Oct 20, 2025MLS #A4668414
About this home
17655 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 302
Gorgeous "Birkdale" 3rd floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo with stunning views of the fairway, located within the gated Community of Wellen Park Golf & Country Club! Take in the lovely views of the fairway as you enter the condo which boasts a clever open floor plan with a dream kitchen located at the heart of the gorgeous condo. Large granite island for cooking and entertaining and new stainless-steel appliances featured with lots of cabinet space. Master suite features a King bed and an en-suite bath with tile walk-in shower. Guest room features a queen bed with full bath nearby. This lovely condo is well stocked and offers a fun coastal color palette. Come and experience Florida resort style living at its best in this premier golf community. You'll enjoy hours of entertainment as you entertain guests, enjoy meals, morning coffee and sunsets on your private lanai as you watch the golfers navigate the new Gordon Lewis 18-hole championship course. Enjoy the fantastic resort-style amenities this Community offers; TIKI BAR, FITNESS CENTER, RESORT STYLE SWIMMING POOL WITH POOLSIDE SERVICE, 3 SATELLITE POOLS, TENNIS AND PICKLE BALL, BOCCE BALL, GYM AND MORE)! Golf Membership available for purchase. ** THIS PROPERTY CAN BE RENTED LONG OR SHORT TERM** CALL FOR ANNUAL PRICING**The Wellen Park community offers a brand-new downtown area with an expansive lake, walking trails, wonderful shops, events, live music, local eateries and Sunday farmer's market. Take in a Baseball game or many of the other events offered at the Cool Today Atlanta Braves Training Stadium just minutes away. Located within 20-minutes of 3 spectacular Gulf beaches. Escape the ordinary in this resort style community! Call for a showing today! Easy access to I-75, local shopping and dining and all Venice has to offer. Just a short walk or bike ride to the Tiki bar for a bite, cocktails, the main pool, gym and amenities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,154
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
2025
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 WELLEN PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
$5 vs $263
Days on market
289 vs 60 typical
Where $5/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 Venice
Get to know Venice. See the full Venice guide →
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 → $375K
Venice median sold, yr/yr
95.6%
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 17655 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 302
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$245,000
17570 OPAL SANDS DRIVE UNIT #102 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,154 sqft · $212/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$249,998
17600 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 202 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,154 sqft · $217/sqft · 1 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$290,000
12140 WELLEN GOLF STREET UNIT 402 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,149 sqft · $252/sqft · 111 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
Frantreshia Miller
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 17655 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 302 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 17655 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 302 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
17655 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 302 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 17655 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 302?+
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 17655 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 302?+
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 $6,000, this home is listed about 98% below the Venice median of $395,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 17655 OPAL SAND DRIVE UNIT 302?+
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
01Under the VENICE 34293 market on paper
$6,000 is 98% below the VENICE 34293 median of $308,390, and at $5/sqft it sits under the Venice average of $285.
02Golf Course views
The golf course view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
289 days on market against a Venice median of 60 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong 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.
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Listing courtesy of JENNETTE PROPERTIES, INC. · Roxanne Klopp. MLS #A4668414.
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