12412 Palatka DriveVenice, FL 34293Price: $439,000

Under contract-accepting backup offers. IMPACT WINDOWS AND DOORS, X FLOOD ZONE, CDD PAID OFF, WATER VIEW, PRESERVE VIEWS, BUILT IN 2020, LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING in the highly sought after Grand Palm community in Venice. This beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a BONUS ROOM that can function as a den, office, or potential third bedroom offers 1,638 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with NO NEIGHBORS IN FRONT OR BEHIND. The home sits on a premium homesite with a preserve across the street and a lake with preserved land behind it, creating a rare level of privacy while also being positioned far from River Road for a quiet setting. Inside, the main living areas feature wood look ceramic tile flooring, 8 FOOT INTERIOR DOORS, crown molding, plantation shutters, and a tray ceiling in the living room with built in Bose ceiling speakers. The kitchen features QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, a glass tile waterfall backsplash, GE PROFILE appliances including an induction range and Advantium microwave convection oven, upgraded Timberlake cabinetry with dovetail construction, under cabinet lighting, a cabinet depth refrigerator enclosure, walk in pantry with glass door, and a large island with decorative panels and pendant lighting. Pocket sliding IMPACT GLASS doors open to the screened lanai featuring automated roll down privacy sunscreens, a ceiling fan, and a desirable northern exposure overlooking the water, creating seamless indoor outdoor living. The primary suite includes crown molding, private lanai access, plantation shutters, two closets with custom shelving including a walk in closet, and a spacious bathroom with dual granite vanities and upgraded shower package with handheld spray. Additional features include a bonus room with double glass French doors and a custom built in desk with marble top and under cabinet lighting, epoxy finished garage flooring with built in shelving and utility sink, smart home technology with thermostat, Z Wave hub, HD video doorbell, Guardian security system, radiant barrier roof sheathing for improved energy efficiency, sealed pavers in 2025, termite baiting system, and a landscaped palm island with decorative river rock behind the home. Grand Palm residents enjoy resort style amenities, walking trails, fitness center, pools, pickleball courts, and a vibrant social calendar just minutes from Wellen Park, downtown Venice, and the Gulf beaches.