19256 Jalisca StreetVenice, FL 34293Price: $525,000

Resort-style living awaits in the gated community of IslandWalk at the West Villages in Wellen Park, Venice, FL, where every day feels like a getaway. This move-in ready, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom split plan lake view home pairs a true chef's entertaining kitchen with a screened paver lanai, where long lake views and and tropical palms set the Florida scene with upgraded storm screens on the covered section close at the touch of a button. The kitchen is the heart of the home, with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, and an abundance of pull-out drawers and storage that keeps everything organized and within reach. The oversized prep island naturally becomes the gathering place whenever you entertain. A spacious den works as a home office, library, or creative studio, and updated LVP flooring gives the interior a fresh look. IslandWalk is a well-established, amenity-rich community with one of the lowest HOA and CDD fees in Wellen Park, a 24-hour staffed gate, and a full calendar of activities led by a full-time Activity Director. Enjoy a 14,000 square foot Resort Center, an 11,000 square foot Event Center, geothermal resort and lap pools, a spa, two fitness centers, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, basketball, a playground, a dog park, a library, fire pits, and BBQ areas. Picturesque bridges, multiple ponds, and lush landscaping, along with abundant wildlife and bird watching, make it ideal for biking or golf-cart rides. HOA fees cover lawn maintenance, mulching, edging, and trimming, plus fiber optic internet and TV. A resident-only back gate leads to the Marketplace anchored by Publix, plus Costco and restaurants, with downtown Wellen Park, its weekly Farmers Market, and CoolToday Park, home of Atlanta Braves Spring Training, just minutes away. I-75 is four miles away with easy access to four airports, Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples, and Siesta Key and other Gulf beaches are nearby.