NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Gulf Horizon 555 the Esplanade N Unit 103 Venice, FL 34285

Estimated Value: $704,000 - $835,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,309 Sq Ft
$517/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 08, 2013

Last sale price $310,000 $237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 143% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,158/month

262 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Deck
  • Venice Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Florida Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2013

This is the BEST value on Venice beach - $256 per sq ft of A/C space! This lovely ground-floor Gulffront condo enjoys FULL GULF VIEWS and is over 1300 sq ft under air! Walk right out your back door and connect with nature! Features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, dining, living, and a bonus room that is used as a family room and 3rd bedroom with its sleeper sofa. The Gulf is viewable from nearly every room and there's a lanai for outdoor dining or seating. Neutral carpet in the bedrooms and warm Mediterranean-style tile everywhere else. Lovely pool and pavered deck with chaises for enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Fully furnished and turnkey - it's ready for you, guests, or tenants to step into. You'll want to see this charming condo in this highly desirable building with low turnover. Feel the warm sunshine and soft breezes at your new Venice Island getaway this year!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Johanne Wallace

FL GULF REALTY License #3016633 Listed on: 06/25/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Garner

WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL License #624689

WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,275

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $517 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,309 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Assigned Parking

Pool

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Venice Elementary School
  • Venice Area Middle School
  • Venice Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, community pool, escrow reserves fund, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, maintenance repairs, pest control
  • Argus Association
  • Gulf Horizons Community
  • Gulf Horizons Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • 9-Story Property

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed
  • 0 Pets Allowed

Security

  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,275

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$517 per month

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Cable TV, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Pest Control
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1309
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Building Area Total: 1413
  • Directions to Property: Venice Av W to R on The Esplanade. Building on L.
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Post Direction: N
  • Down Payment Resource URL: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=N5777083&show_results=true&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=N5777083&cview=true&show_results=true&customer_portal=true
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Homestead Y N: No
  • Number Of Pets: 0
  • Total Acreage: Non-Applicable
  • Home Warranty Y N: No
  • Subdivision Num: 7094
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.92537
  • Price per Sq Ft: 236.82
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.84011
  • Ratio: Current Price\Building Area Total: 219.39
  • View: Yes
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • Stories: 9
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Street Number Modifier: 555
  • Room Count: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Storage Rooms
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Pool Features: Heated, Indoor
  • Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Roof: Membrane
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: Gulf Of Mexico
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View: Gulf/Ocean - Full
  • Water Access: Gulf/Ocean
  • Water View Y N: Yes
  • Water Access Y N: Yes
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Disclosures: Condominium Disclosure Available, Lead Paint, Seller Property Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Street Lights
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pool, Waterfront Complex
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Laundry, Maintenance
  • Association Name: Argus
  • Association: No
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Condo Fees: 1550
  • Condo Fees Term: Quarterly
  • Association Fee Requirement: None

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 6200
  • Total Monthly Fees: 516.67

Schools

  • Elementary School: Venice Elementary
  • High School: Venice Senior High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Venice Area Middle

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0175142003
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: FloodZone, City Lot, Sidewalk
  • Millage Rate: 16.35
  • Future Land Use: 0405
  • Zoning Compatible Y N: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Minimum Lease: 3 Months
  • Num Timesper Year: 4
  • Expected Lease Date: 2013-05-08T04:00:00.000Z

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4275
  • Tax Book Number: 0003/0045
  • Tax Lot: 103

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Gulf/Ocean

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2025
Sold by
Thomas S Albers Declaration Of Trust and Albers Thomas S
Bought by
2025 Irrevocable Esplanade Trust and Albers
Current Estimated Value
$753,311

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2012
Closed on
Apr 29, 2013
Sold by
Ware Rosalyn H L Roberts and Ware Christopher C
Bought by
Albers Thomas S and Albers Carmela
Seller's Agent
Johanne Wallace
FL GULF REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Gary Garner
WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-11.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2000
Sold by
Moskos Wally J
Bought by
Ware Ronald C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7.97%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
2025 Irrevocable Esplanade Trust $100 None Listed On Document
Albers Thomas S $310,000 None Available
Ware Ronald C $275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ware Ronald C $177,000
Previous Owner Ware Ronald C $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2013 05/08/13 Sold $310,000 -7.5% $237 / Sq Ft
03/15/2013 03/15/13 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2013 02/22/13 Price Changed $335,000 -4.3% $256 / Sq Ft
12/18/2012 12/18/12 Price Changed $350,000 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
12/18/2012 12/18/12 For Sale $350,000 +12.9% $267 / Sq Ft
12/15/2012 12/15/12 Off Market $310,000 -- --
06/25/2012 06/25/12 For Sale $369,000 -- $282 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,435 $476,673 -- --
2023 $6,435 $462,789 $0 $0
2022 $6,488 $449,310 $0 $0
2021 $6,508 $436,223 $0 $0
2020 $6,539 $430,200 $0 $430,200
2019 $7,397 $482,089 $0 $0
2018 $7,270 $473,100 $0 $473,100
2017 $7,021 $454,000 $0 $454,000
2016 $7,172 $469,000 $0 $469,000
2015 $5,151 $311,600 $0 $311,600
2014 $4,714 $258,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Johanne Wallace

    FL GULF REALTY

    (941) 485-4240

    2 Total Sales

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  • Gary Garner

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Gary Garner

    WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL

    (941) 468-0673

    7 in this area

    53 Total Sales

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About Gulf Horizon

Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: N5777083

Stellar MLS

APN: 0175-14-2003

Florida Sarasota County Venice 34285

555 the Esplanade N Unit 103, Venice, FL

This home is located at 555 the Esplanade N Unit 103, Venice, FL 34285 since 25 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $753,311, approximately $575 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 555 the Esplanade N Unit 103 is a home located in Sarasota County with nearby schools including Venice Elementary School, Venice Middle School, and Venice High School.

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