$1,399,000
About this home
Terra Ceia, also known as Heavenly Earth, is the name of the State Archaeological Site of the Madeira Bickel Mound. This remarkable custom-built home, which has remained high and dry despite the 2024 storms, offers 4,055 square feet of air-conditioned space and 5,641 square feet of wraparound porches, screened lanai, and three open-air decks. Recent updates include (ROOF AND GUTTERS 2025, EXTERIOR PAINTED, ELECTRIC GATE MOTOR REPLACED, BRAND NEW FOUNTAIN IN POND, NEW A/C 2026, WATER HEATER 2026) The home is situated on 1.66 acres of private uplands with a fenced yard. A decorative electric gate opens on your command, inviting you to stay and observe the natural bird habitat in an artesian pond. A private elevator takes you to the main levels of this spacious and open home, featuring soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, all-wood cabinets, a gas fireplace, granite countertops, and arched entries. The grand foyer with a wraparound staircase will also take you to all the well-used spaces in this home, which include two offices and a morning room. The three spacious bedrooms are all en suite, with the master suite offering a large jetted tub, a large separate walk-in shower with its own water heater, double sinks, a dressing vanity, and a spacious closet. A fabulous air-conditioned observatory with a wet bar, open deck, offers a 180-degree view of nature and Terra Ceia Bay. Enjoy the convenience of a community boat ramp. You will appreciate the side entry oversized garage with ample storage space. Located in a quiet yet convenient area, you will experience the Old Florida feeling of relaxation as you explore this 4,200-acre protected land surrounding the island.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRA4686443
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- TERRA CEIA ISLAND
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 213
- On market date
- March 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 1.66 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 804
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
- District
- MANATEE
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
- District
- MANATEE
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Student:teacher ratio
- 22.5:1
- District
- MANATEE
Walkability
Blended score for TERRA CEIA'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).
Market position
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