There are a few opportunities for you to live in the heart of the Historic Downtown district, and the condominium of Costa Brava in Venice is one of the most recommended. Originally built in the 1970s but remodeled a few times since, Costa Brava is a high-rise condominium tower that overlooks Roberts Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Located just one block away from downtown Venice, this residential community is highly sought-after by seasonal residents and real estate investors.

The nine levels of the twin Costa Brava towers make it a rare structure in Venice, a city where most condominiums do not rise above the third floor. Along with The Esplanade condo along Venice Beach, this one offers the best views of Venice Island; for this reason, units located on the upper levels of Costa Brava do not last very long on the market. The units provide around 900 square feet of interior, the floor plans feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and covered balconies.

With 62 units per tower, Costa Brava is an intimate condo where you can find laundry facilities along with storage lockers on each floor. There’s a heated swimming pool with a clubhouse and shuffleboard court. For more activities, Hecksher Park is just a couple of blocks away, and here you can find tennis courts, picnic tables, and walking trails. A farmers market and the trendy shopping district of Miami Street, which was renovated two years ago, are also within walking distance; in fact, this residential area of Venice is considered to be the most friendly to pedestrians. You can even walk or ride your bike to Venice beach and the fishing pier. All your shopping and dining needs are just steps away from either tower. Even local attractions such as the Venice Performing Arts and Community Center are very close by.

Depending on renovations and the views from the balconies or bedrooms, Costa Brava units can be found listed as low as $250K, but there is a strong chance they will sharply appreciate in value this year.