$800,000 Homes in Venice

Santa Croce | €775,000 ($845,000)

A two-bedroom duplex apartment in a historic palazzo with canal views

Called Ca’ Zorzi, so named for the noble family that once lived here, this “Piano Nobile” is well located in Venice’s historic center, near the Giardini Papadopoli, Rialto Bridge and the Rialto Market, and the 13th-century church of San Giacomo dall’Orio, founded in the ninth century. Nearby is the Ospedale vaporetto (the public water bus) on Fondamenta Nuove and the Santa Lucia train terminal, one of two stations serving Venice. The palazzo is a quarter mile from Piazzale Roma, the entrance to the city just across Constitution pedestrian bridge.

Size: 969 square feet

Price per square foot: $872

Indoors: Floor-to-ceiling windows in the open-plan dining and living room are framed by classic Corinthian columns and arches, and provide a view of low terra-cotta-tiled rooftops that are typical of Italian architecture. The first level includes the common rooms and a primary en suite bedroom. Upstairs, the open mezzanine is wide enough to create a sitting area and home office, and includes a separate second bedroom. Both levels feature exposed wood ceiling beams. The apartment was renovated a few years ago with finishes such as South African slate and Brazilian cabreuva parquet. The compact contemporary kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine.

Outdoor space: A balcony with canal views

Costs: Approximately €2,000 ($2,180) a year, including taxes and common fees

Contact: Giacomo Argenio; [email protected]; +39-041-267-52-22; Engel & Völkers Venezia