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$675,000

528 FOREST WAY
LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
Listed by Jesse Griffin · CENTURY 21 BEGGINS ENTERPRISES
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,440 sqft
Year built
1989

About this home

Ready for IMMEDIATE use. ELEVATED beautifully maintained Townhome in Cedars East Tennis Resort & Club. 2 WEEK min Rental ALLowance. APPX $50k grossed (w/ variable rate rental fee) in 2023 and 2024 w/ several months of Owner use/Vacancy. BIG PET Friendly. Elevated structure w/ living space well above flood plain. Ideally located w/ easy access to Longboat Key's island long walking/bike path providing easy access to one of our best beaches and other island amenities. This home has been beautifully kept, updated & loved. The interior has a fresh coat of paint throughout. The interior walls are wrapped in stunning crown molding & newer tile flooring throughout the living space while both bedrooms are layered with a beautiful new carpet. Kitchen updates include upgraded shaker cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & beautiful stone backsplash. These improved materials are consistent through all 3 bathrooms as well. The living space is open & spacious offering an easy & light living space. The open kitchen with the snack bar leads right into the dining & family room. This home has gorgeous colors & materials throughout only to be complemented with stunning furnishings included with the sale. The primary bedroom is oversized with a wall of windows offering beautiful views & natural light. The primary bathroom is large with dual vanities. Guest bedroom is spacious & provides a walk-in closet. Right of the bedroom space is a full size laundry room. The covered & screened lanai is right off the family room. The oversized garage with a large storage closet is perfect for all the hobbies and is a very rare asset on Longboat Key. In 2018 the exterior was resided w/ maintenance-free Hardi Board Siding & hi-impact windows installed. In 2023 a brand new hurricane rated garage door. Both ACs were replaced in 2021. Cedars East has a convenient on-site rental mgmt, if desired, with a convenient 2-week minimum Short term rental policy. This is a 66-acre village-like townhome setting, surrounded by nature & close access to both the beach & bay on the beautiful north end of Longboat Key. Spacious and tropical community w/ lit boardwalks leading through mangroves to amenities including heated Jr. Olympic Size Pool, 9 Har-Tru Tennis Courts, 3 Pickleball courts, Club House w/ Pro-Shop, 24hr Fitness Center, Tiki bar, Restaurant, Fishing Pier & Kayak launch. Some amenities require additional membership to the club for use. Walking distance to area attractions like Harry's Deli & Continental Kitchen, a true island gem in Joan Durante Park, Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft, and, of course, Longboat Key's world-famous sugary white sand beaches. Close to other main attractions and cultural events, e.g., St. Armand's Circle, Mote Aquarium, the Asolo Repertory Theatre, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Marie Selby Gardens, Anna Maria Island, Ringling Museum complex & numerous dining options on Longboat & in downtown Sarasota. If you are a golfer, there are a number of top-rated courses nearby. Spacious Condo Ownership, property w/ Townhome Design, is perfect for seasonal or year-round living. Cedars is also a pet-friendly community with no weight restrictions! Finally, the sellers are offering completely turn-key furnished. Bonus, w/ the recent Hurricanes on the island, Cedars did extremely well with both storms. So peace of mind, elevated structure, interior/exterior upgrades, flexible rental income & Dog Friendly. It's the One!

Highlights

WaterfrontPrivate pool

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRA4629798
Property type
Townhouse
Subdivision
CEDARS EAST SEC 2
Status
Active
Days on market
85
On market date
November 19, 2024
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
2.1 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
SEA BREEZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4.2 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
533
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
District
MANATEE
Middle
ELECTA LEE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
4.28 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
780
Student:teacher ratio
16.6:1
District
MANATEE
High
BAYSHORE HIGH SCHOOL
4.61 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,385
Student:teacher ratio
19.2:1
District
MANATEE

Walkability

Blended score for LONGBOAT KEY's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

52
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
12.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
38 / 100
Restaurants & cafes10
Grocery stores1
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops1
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in LONGBOAT KEY, from live MLS data.

On the market 85 days -- 177 fewer days than LONGBOAT KEY's current average of 262 days.
For reference, the median list price across 527 active listings in LONGBOAT KEY right now is $623,000.

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$135,000 down
$540,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,502
Property tax (est.)$563
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated February 12, 2025.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.