$399,900
About this home
Located less than 1 mile from Manasota Key Beach and the boat ramp, this classic two bedroom, one bath Florida home is a true gem and is being sold turnkey furnished! With concrete block construction, Terrazzo flooring throughout, and set on over half an acre in the sought-after Manasota Gardens community, it offers both charm and an unbeatable location. Set back from the road, this home offers privacy and a serene retreat surrounded by mature natural Florida landscaping. The carport, complete with a storage closet, is ideal for beach toys and golf clubs after an active day out. Inside you will find a welcoming bright space with high ceilings, large windows, plant shelves and a non-working brick fireplace that has been fitted with an electric insert for cozying up too on those chilly nights. The kitchen features white cabinetry and ample counter space, while the adjoining breakfast nook and sliding glass doors open to an enclosed, non-air-conditioned Florida room. This versatile space, with built-in bookshelves and plenty of windows, offers endless potential for enjoying the best of indoor-outdoor living. Reach-in closets in both bedrooms provide plenty of storage space and the bathroom has a tiled shower tub combo. Just outside the Florida room is a fantastic screened lanai offering the blank canvas to create your private paradise. Imagine adding a hot tub or a deluxe outdoor kitchen, where you can relax under the stars. The expansive backyard provides plenty of room for a pool, and the existing firepit is ideal for gathering with friends and neighbors to roast s’mores and share stories. Ideally located near Venice and North Englewood, this home offers quick access to the new Wellen Park, the Atlanta Braves Spring Training facility, a variety of restaurants, shopping, medical facilities, Historic Downtown Venice, and Dearborn Street - both home to many annual events. With several area beaches nearby, as well as fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, pickleball, tennis, and golf, this is the perfect spot for an active year-round lifestyle. Don’t miss this rare chance to own a charming old Florida-style home. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRD6139763
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- MANASOTA GARDENS
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 40
- On market date
- January 2, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.58 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 868
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
- District
- SARASOTA
- Enrollment
- 2,452
- Student:teacher ratio
- 22.5:1
- District
- SARASOTA
Walkability
Blended score for ENGLEWOOD'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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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.