511 Forest Way

Sold 11/5/24
Sold 11/5/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$639,184
2 beds1,440 sqft
511 Forest Way, Longboat Key, FL 34228
TownhouseProperty Type
1990Year Built
$444/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,719 / quarterHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

New Opportunity, Here Now! Walk right into instant income with appx $40k on the books for future seasonal rental. A beautifully maintained Townhome in Cedars East Fitness & Tennis Resort. Ideally, it is located in a private location of Cedars East. Easy access to our island's long walking/bike path with easy access to one of our best beach accesses. End unit with enchanting tropical foliage views and war, southern exposure light from almost every window. Excellent price positioning on this particular...New Opportunity, Here Now! Walk right into instant income with appx $40k on the books for future seasonal rental. A beautifully maintained Townhome in Cedars East Fitness & Tennis Resort. Ideally, it is located in a private location of Cedars East. Easy access to our island's long walking/bike path with easy access to one of our best beach accesses. End unit with enchanting tropical foliage views and war, southern exposure light from almost every window. Excellent price positioning on this particular location. The open, spacious, private light combined with the tropical foliage will absolutely put you in that relaxed island-life state of mind. This beautiful home, with its high ceilings and open flowing floor plan, features an open kitchen with the snack bar leading right into the dining and family room, giving you an open and spacious living area. This home has gorgeous colors and materials throughout the entire interior. Ceramic tile through the whole first floor. The kitchen offers updated countertops, cabinets, and appliances. The primary bedroom is oversized with a wall of windows offering those wooded views of our tropical island foliage. The Master bathroom is large with his and her vanities. Lanai off the family room is a peaceful oasis surrounded by an island landscape and complete privacy. The exterior was resided w/ maintenance-free Hardi Board Siding along w/ newer windowswhere installed. The oversized garage with a large storage closet is perfect for all the hobbies and is a very rare asset on Longboat Key. Additional recent improvements include new AC condensers on both machines. Cedars East is a 66-acre village-like townhome setting, surrounded by nature & close access to both the beach and 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, Ten Har-Tru Tennis 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 and 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 - famous for world-class shopping and dining, Mote Aquarium with marine exhibits and marine/kayaking excursions, the Asolo Repertory Theatre, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Marie Selby Gardens, Anna Maria Island, Ringling Museum complex and numerous dining options on Longboat and 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. Convenient on-site rental mgmt company, if desired, with a convenient 2-week minimum rental policy w/in the community. Current seller has multiple repeat clients that would be interested in rebooking in the future and excellent future bookings, projections and rental history to share. Cedars is also a pet-friendly community! Finally, the sellers are offering completely turn-key furnished (Excluding very limited personal items) to make your move seamless so, as you can see, what a property for your new beach residence.
  • Listed by: Jesse Griffin 941.822.6165 JesseGriffin@c21be.com Brokerage DRE #2026009 • CENTURY 21 BEGGINS ENTERPRISES
Listing closed: 11/05/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: A4610363

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5757 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Unit 109, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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Property Information for 511 Forest Way

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,667 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Townhouse
  • County: Manatee County
  • Architectural Style: Elevated, Traditional
  • Subdivision Name: CEDARS EAST SEC 2
  • Township: 35
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Furnished: Turnkey
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1990
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2268.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Name Number: N/A
  • Community Features: Bay/Harbor Front, Dock, Fishing, Intracoastal Waterway, Water Access, Waterfront, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: Gulf of Mexico to East on Companion Way to North on Forest Way. Property fifth unit on right
  • Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Martha B. King Middle
  • High School: Bayshore High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Dead-End, Private Road
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Cedars East
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 511
  • Street Name: FOREST
  • Street Suffix: WAY
  • State: FL
  • City: LONGBOAT KEY
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Ground Level, Guest, Oversized
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Name: Cedars East
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Condo Land Included: No
  • Pet Restrictions: Breed Restrictions
  • Tax Book Number: 1279-1906
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 9, SECTION TWO CEDARS EAST CONDO PI#79273.0475/3
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Additional Water Information: Private community beach, kayak launch and fishing pier on Sarasota Bay
  • Lot Features: Conservation Area, Cul-De-Sac, City Lot, Landscaped, Near Marina, Sidewalk, Street Dead-End
  • Parcel Number: 7927304753
  • Total Acreage: Non-Applicable
  • Water Access: Bay/Harbor
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY
  • Water Extras: Fishing Pier
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Fishing Pier
  • Zoning: R3MX/PC
  • Living Area: 1440
  • Property Info: Corner Unit
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1990
  • Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Pool
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 08-10-2021
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12081C0291F
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 16
  • Public Survey Section: 26
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Cement Siding, Concrete, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Fencing: Masonry
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Dimensions: 75x32
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private, Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
  • Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor Front, Waterfront, Bay/Harbor
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 515
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Inside Utility, Storage Rooms
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 5.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes, Storm Window(s), Rods, Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 511 Forest Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545359890

$639,200

+11.6% / yr

Nov 5, 2024

Sold

MFRMLS #A4610363

$639,184—
Sep 5, 2024

Pending

MFRMLS #A4610363

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545359890

$639,200

+11.6% / yr

11/05/2024

Sold

MFRMLS #A4610363

$639,184
09/05/2024

Pending

MFRMLS #A4610363

—

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Public Records for 511 Forest Way

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,494 ($291 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtStories1Lot Size91,879 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1990Year Renovated2003ZoningLBK_R-3MXCountyMANATEEAPN79273-0475-3

Schools near 511 Forest Way

This home is within Manatee.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Anna Maria Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Martha B. King Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Bayshore High School
Public - 8 to 12
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Anna Maria Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Martha B. King Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bayshore High School
Public8 to 12

State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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