Condo in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, FL · 45 units · built 1973
Venus Condominiums
885 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-6062
Overview
Venus Condominiums is an established, family-friendly beachside community known for its spacious pool, quiet atmosphere, and remarkably short walk to uncrowded shores. While the property maintains a cozy, well-kept charm with clean interiors and helpful staff, historical concerns have occasionally touched on rising rental rates and minor deferred maintenance items such as sticky doors or gate issues. Overall, it remains a cherished getaway destination blending older island character with reliable comfort and convenience.
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At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1973
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 5 themes
45 residential units on record.
Is Venus Condominiums safe? Structure & milestone status
Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.
What are the HOA fees at Venus Condominiums?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
Local condo market — Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly
What is the flood risk at Venus Condominiums?
Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.
Permits & activity
Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.
What residents say about living at Venus Condominiums
What works
What doesn't
Ongoing, not one-off
- Fees
- Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2021
Recently addressed
Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.
Aggregated from public reviews. No individuals are named.
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Frequently asked
Is Venus Condominiums safe to live in?
Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.
What are the HOA fees at Venus Condominiums?
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Does Venus Condominiums require a milestone inspection?
Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.
Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?
Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.
Is Venus Condominiums in a flood zone?
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