$399,000
About this home
**Brand New Roof | Heated Saltwater Pool | Detached pool bath| Turnkey Opportunity** Welcome to this beautifully restored 1930 Florida cottage where timeless character meets thoughtful modern updates. Situated on a spacious corner lot in the heart of Palmetto, this unique property offers **2 bedrooms, 2 full baths**, including a detached pool studio bath, and has been meticulously renovated to create the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and versatility. Inside, you'll be welcomed by soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, original wood flooring, and an inviting living room. The updated kitchen showcases solid wood cabinetry, solid surface countertops, and Smeg appliances, flowing seamlessly into the living and dining areas for effortless everyday living and entertaining. Extensively updated in 2021, including the pool, kitchen, bathrooms, HVAC, electrical system, and more, this move-in-ready home also features a **brand-new roof** for added peace of mind. It has been lovingly maintained and successfully operated as a highly rated vacation rental, earning **100+ five-star reviews** and demonstrating exceptional pride of ownership. Step outside to your own private tropical retreat. The beautifully landscaped backyard is centered around a saltwater pool with ambient lighting, creating an ideal setting for relaxing afternoons or evenings under the Florida sky. A screened porch, covered front porch, and multiple outdoor gathering spaces extend the living area and embrace Florida's year-round indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Adding exceptional flexibility, the detached studio suite with a full bath offers the perfect space for guests, a private home office, creative studio, or additional accommodations. Located just minutes from the Manatee River, downtown Palmetto, waterfront parks, restaurants, marinas, and with convenient access to Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, and the Gulf beaches, this home offers an outstanding opportunity as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or investment property. Combining historic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location, this one-of-a-kind property is ready to impress from the moment you arrive.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRA4699386
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- A R ANTHONYS SUB OF PT SEC14&23 T34 R17
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 35
- On market date
- July 16, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.18 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
- 589
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
- 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 PALMETTO'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 August 25, 2026.
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.