$374,999

About this home

BEST VALUE in Covered Bridge! $169 Per Square Foot. Waterfront! Move In Ready! 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Bathrooms True Split Floor Plan. Modern Kitchen & Bathrooms! Tall Ceilings. Do you need expansive living space? This unique home has two separate living areas - formal living room and dining room which separate from the kitchen and the family room PLUS 500 Sq Ft of covered and screened in lanai. Soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and expansive sliders fill the home with natural light, creating a bright, open atmosphere. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,206 sq ft SPLIT FLOOR PLAN offers the privacy buyers want with spacious living areas designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. Whether you need space for guests, a home office, or simply room to spread out, this layout delivers. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat featuring SOARING CEILINGS, OVERSIZED SLIDERS, abundant natural light, a ENORMOUS WALK-IN CLOSET, and an en-suite bath with dual vanities, a garden tub, walk-in shower, and private water closet. On the opposite side of the home, two guest bedrooms and a full bathroom provide excellent separation for family, visitors, or a quiet workspace. The OVERSIZED 500 sq ft ENCLOSED LANAI is where this home truly shines. Overlooking peaceful water views, it becomes a natural extension of the living space—perfect for morning coffee, evening dinners, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Multiple sliding glass doors create seamless indoor-outdoor living. Soaring ceilings, open sight-lines, and generous room sizes enhance the spacious feel throughout the home. The updated kitchen features new countertops, bright finishes, and a functional galley layout with room for multiple cooks. A large picture window over the sink frames tranquil water views, while sliding doors from the breakfast area provide easy access to the lanai for outdoor dining. Major updates include a NEWER 2020 ROOF and a NEWER 2024 5-ton HVAC system installed on a NEW 40x40 hurricane-rated pad. Located in sought-after Covered Bridge Estates, residents enjoy a CLUBHOUSE, resort-style POOL, FITNESS CENTER, TENNIS COURTS, basketball court, playground, scenic walking trails, and tranquil lakes throughout the community. Weekly Thursday food trucks and community events foster a true neighborhood feel, and BEST PART - RV or BOAT PARKING AVAILABLE!!!! Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Publix, Detwiler's Farm Market, restaurants, and shopping, with Ellenton Premium Outlets only 6 minutes away. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby parks, preserves, kayaking, and nature trails, while Gulf Coast beaches are just a short drive. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away, and both downtown Sarasota and downtown St. Petersburg are within about 30 minutes, offering exceptional dining, museums, entertainment, and waterfront attractions. Inquire about VA assumable loan potentially available. If buyer uses the sellers preferred lender, the lender will pay for a 1% rate buydown for the first year! Don't wait for new construction, move in now and get the best value in Covered Bridge!

Highlights

Property details

MLS

Stellar MLS

MLS #

MFRTB8497812

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

COVERED BRIDGE ESTATES PH 1

Status

Active

Days on market

101

On market date

April 22, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

2

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

N/A

Lot size

0.18 acres

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.