Your Penthouse End Unit awaits! - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Front view of the community. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View as you exit elevator on the way to your unit. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Unit #1001 awaits! - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View as your enter the condo looking at kitchen, family room in the rear, and then your lanai. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
You will love the Panoramic views from this penthouse end unit; not many units like this on Venice Island. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Imagine enjoying your meals with this view! - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View looking south. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View looking southwest. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View looking northwest. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
The large kitchen includes abundant cabinet space and a built-in desk.  A small in-kitchen dining set could also be added. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View of your gourmet kitchen. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
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The kitchen includes a bar for dining as well. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
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The kitchen also includes a cleaver cabinet for your professional mixer. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View of the family room from the edge of the kitchen. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
The open plan, combo kitchen and family  room are light and bright with the plentiful windows. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
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View of the primary suite as you enter the room. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Your ensuite bathroom in the primary suite. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Your custom walk-in closet in the primary suite. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View of second bedroom as you enter the room. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Another view of the second bedroom. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View of the second bathroom. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
View of additional closet and associated storgae space. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Your pool has recently been fully refurbished. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
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Aerial view looking south. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Aerial view from the Gulf looking east. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Aerial view looking north east. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
Aerial view looking north. - 555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001, VENICE
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$900,000

555 THE ESPLANADE N #1001
VENICE, FL 34285
Listed by Michael Saur PLLC · CENTURY 21 SCHMIDT REAL ESTATE
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,195 sqft
Year built
1970

About this home

BEACHFRONT LIVING. PENTHOUSE END UNIT. PANORAMIC GULF VIEWS. IMPACT-RESISTANT WINDOWS and SLIDERS. UPDATES THROUGHOUT. TURNKEY FURNISHED. COVETED TANDEM PARKING SPOT. ---------- Welcome to Gulf Horizons, a premier beachfront community on Venice Island. This light-filled END UNIT offers 1,209 square feet of refined coastal living, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and full Gulf views from nearly every room in the condo. The lanai is screened and has glass sliders with solar blinds, providing an ADDITIONAL 126 square feet of YEAR-ROUND LIVING SPACE to enjoy PANORAMIC GULF VIEWS, spectacular sunsets, and the soothing sound of waves washing up onto your PRIVATE BEACH. IMPACT RESITANT windows and sliding glass doors provide added peace of mind. ---------- The GOURMET KITCHEN is a Foodie and Chef’s delight! Its numerous features include Corian counters, a brand-new range, a breakfast bar, a built-in desk, and abundant cabinet space. The kitchen comes fully stocked with everything you need for meal prep and entertaining, including a clever custom cabinet featuring a professional-grade mixer that pops up directly to the counter. The primary suite serves as spacious retreat, complete with a large walk-in custom closet and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Both bathrooms feature updated showers and cabinetry with solid stone counters. The versatile second bedroom is currently utilized as an office with a trundle bed for guests. Easy-maintenance luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout, complemented by fresh interior paint and custom plantation shutters that offer timeless style and excellent light control. ---------- Your unit includes a highly coveted, assigned TANDEM PARKING SPACE that accommodates two vehicles—a rare luxury in the community! You are also just steps away from the floor's laundry and storage room, shared by only 5 owners per floor. Your private storage closet is ideal for beach gear and the like. Gulf Horizons is a secure, smoke-free community featuring security cameras and keypad access to the elevators. ---------- The Gulf Horizons community has recently completed major capital improvements following Hurricane Milton that deliver both enhanced resilience and visual appeal. Key elements include a newly engineered roof, a fully refurbished pool and associated mechanicals, fresh exterior painting, updated landscaping, resealed windows, waterproofed lanais with brand-new screening, refurbished elevators, new ACs for all units, and a fully remodeled clubhouse complete with a full kitchen and updated bathrooms (nearly complete). ---------- Living at Gulf Horizons also means having 170’ of PRIVATE BEACH as your backyard alongside a heated BEACHFRONT POOL for year-round enjoyment. And you are walking distance to Venice's picturesque downtown and its diverse dining, boutique shopping, entertainment options, weekly farmer’s market, and regular slate of festivals and concerts at Centennial Park. ---------- Call now for your slice of paradise directly on the Gulf of Mexico!

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4709801
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
GULF HORIZONS
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.26 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
VENICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1.26 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
540
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
SARASOTA
MiddleCharter
STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
1.87 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
305
Student:teacher ratio
16.9:1
District
SARASOTA
High
VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1.42 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,452
Student:teacher ratio
22.5:1
District
SARASOTA

Walkability

Blended score for VENICE's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

60
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
85 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks20
Schools6
Transit stops5
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in VENICE, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 132 fewer days than VENICE's current average of 133 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,564 active listings in VENICE right now is $299,000.

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$180,000 down
$720,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,670
Property tax (est.)$750
Home insurance (est.)$150

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