528 Forest Way

$610,000
Price
1,440 Sq. Ft.
$424 / Sq. Ft.
1,440
Sq. Ft.
$424
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Seize the opportunity to acquire a prime, elevated townhome in Cedars East on beautiful Longboat Key. This location is arguably the closest Cedars East property to the pristine, sugar-white sands of the Gulf. This Pet-friendly townhome is an Elevated structure, positioned well above the flood plain, ensuring peace of mind. The interior exudes sophistication, featuring stunning crown molding and newer tile flooring throughout the main living areas. The kitchen has undergone beautiful updates, including...Seize the opportunity to acquire a prime, elevated townhome in Cedars East on beautiful Longboat Key. This location is arguably the closest Cedars East property to the pristine, sugar-white sands of the Gulf. This Pet-friendly townhome is an Elevated structure, positioned well above the flood plain, ensuring peace of mind. The interior exudes sophistication, featuring stunning crown molding and newer tile flooring throughout the main living areas. The kitchen has undergone beautiful updates, including shaker cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a beautiful stone backsplash. These premium materials are consistently applied across all three bathrooms, enhancing the home's cohesive design. Ideally open floor plan, The kitchen, complete with a convenient snack bar, seamlessly transitions into the dining ,family room & lanai. Beautiful furnishings throughout, which are included in the sale, making this a truly turn-key offering. The primary bedroom is generously proportioned, featuring a wall of windows for abundant natural light and picturesque views. Its en-suite bathroom is equally spacious, boasting dual vanities. The guest bedroom is ample & includes a walk-in closet. A full-sized laundry room is conveniently located adjacent to the bedroom space. This meticulously maintained residence presents an ideal proposition for both personal enjoyment & lucrative rental income, boasting a flexible two-week minimum rental allowance. With an approximate gross annual income of $50,000, even with several months of owner occupancy or vacancy, this property offers substantial returns. A rare asset on Longboat Key, the oversized garage includes a substantial storage closet, perfect for accommodating hobbies and recreational gear. The exterior received a comprehensive upgrade in 2018 with the installation of low-maintenance Hardi Board Siding and all new High-Impact Windows. In 2023, a brand-new hurricane-rated garage door was installed, further enhancing the home's resilience. Both air conditioning units were replaced in 2021, ensuring optimal comfort and efficiency. Finally, 2024 brought a brand new roof. Cedars East offers the convenience of on-site rental management, if desired. This 66-acre village-like townhome community is enveloped by nature, providing effortless access to both the beach and the bay on the beautiful north end of Longboat Key. The spacious and tropical community features lit boardwalks winding through mangroves, leading to an array of exceptional amenities including a heated Jr. Olympic Size Pool, nine Har-Tru Tennis Courts, three Pickleball courts, a Clubhouse with a Pro-Shop, a 24-hour Fitness Center, a Tiki bar, a restaurant, a fishing pier, and a kayak launch. Please note that some amenities require an additional club membership. The property is within walking distance to a variety of local attractions, such as Harry's Deli & Continental Kitchen, the true island gem that is Joan Durante Park, Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft, and, of course, Longboat Key's globally renowned sugary white sand beaches. Furthermore, it offers convenient proximity to other major attractions and cultural venues, including St. Armand's Circle, Mote Aquarium, the Asolo Repertory Theatre, Van Zel Performing Arts Center, Marie Selby Gardens, Anna Maria Island, the Ringling Museum complex, and numerous dining options on Longboat Key and in downtown Sarasota. Lots to love here, come see it today.
  1. Listed by Jesse Griffin • Brokerage DRE #2026009 • CENTURY 21 BEGGINS ENTERPRISES
    P: (941)-822-6165 C: (941)-822-6165 JesseGriffin@c21be.com

Property Details for 528 Forest Way

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
CEDARS EAST SEC 2
Township
35
Garage Spaces
2
Waterfront
Yes
Furnished
Furnished
LISTING UPDATED: 01/06/2026 01:47 PM

Property Details for 528 Forest Way

StatusActive
MLS #A4662713
Days on Market16
Taxes$6,246 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees$2,781 / quarter
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Townhouse
Year Built1989
Lot Size2.11 AC / 92,070 SF
CountyManatee County

Location

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Building Information for 528 Forest Way

Stories3Residences-Year Built1989Lot Size2.11 AC / 92,070 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,421 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,973

Property Taxes

$521

HOA Dues

$927

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Property Information for 528 Forest Way

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: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: Gulf of Mexcio Dr. to East on Companion Way to First left on Forest Way. Follow to 528 on Left.
  • Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Martha B. King Middle
  • High School: Bayshore High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Back On Market
  • Major Change Type: Back On Market
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Cedars East
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 528
  • Street Name: FOREST
  • Street Suffix: WAY
  • State: FL
  • City: LONGBOAT KEY
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Oversized, Tandem, Under Building
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • 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 Name: Cedars East
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Condo Land Included: No
  • Pet Restrictions: See Bylaws. Breed restrictions
  • Tax Block: 1004
  • Tax Book Number: 24/88
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 27, SECTION TWO CEDARS EAST CONDO PI#79273.0565/1
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Additional Water Information: Community has Sarasota Bay Frontage. Fishing pier wiht seating and icnic area. Path through mangroves leads to on of the best Bay Beach Accesses on LBK. Perfect for kayak launch, fishing or plyaing with the pups.
  • Lot Features: FloodZone, City Lot, Landscaped, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number: 7927305651
  • Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5
  • Water Access: Bay/Harbor, Intracoastal Waterway
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY
  • Water Extras: Fishing Pier
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Fishing Pier
  • Zoning: LBK_R-3MX
  • Living Area: 1440
  • Property Info: Corner Unit
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1989
  • Amenities Additional Fees: Membership to the cedars tennis and fitness is required for use of Tennis Court, Club Room, Gym and Restaurant. There are different package. See www.CedarsTennisResort.com for details.
  • Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Pool, Trail(s)
  • 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
  • Dock YN: Yes
  • Dock Description: Dock - Composite
  • Dock Dimensions: TBD
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Cement Siding, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Tennis Court(s)
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
  • Pool Dimensions: 75x32
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Outside Bath Access
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private, Community
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 515
  • Number Of Stories: 3
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Inside Utility, Storage Rooms
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 6.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds, Storm Window(s)
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Yes

Property History for 528 Forest Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4662713

—
Sep 4, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #A4662713

$610,000—
Sep 4, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4662713

—
Aug 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4662713

$610,000—
Aug 15, 2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A4629798

$610,000—
May 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4629798

—
May 13, 2025

Expired

MFRMLS #A4629798

$610,000—
Mar 4, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4629798

$649,500—
Nov 19, 2024

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4629798

$675,000—
Dec 30, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #688101684

$330,000

+2.1% / yr

Dec 29, 2020

Sold

MFRMLS #A4465498

$330,000—
Nov 23, 2020

Pending

MFRMLS #A4465498

—
Apr 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4465498

$340,000—
Feb 1, 2017

Expired

MFRMLS #A4160981

$309,000—
Aug 3, 2016

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4160981

$309,000—
May 30, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416743416

$287,500

+94.5% / yr

Aug 8, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366631596

$168,000

-8.6% / yr

Mar 15, 2013

Expired

MFRMLS #M5806743

$189,900—
Aug 19, 2009

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #M5806743

$279,000—
Mar 2, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152950468

$360,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4662713

—
09/04/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #A4662713

$610,000
09/04/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #A4662713

—
08/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4662713

$610,000
08/15/2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #A4629798

$610,000
05/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4629798

—
05/13/2025

Expired

MFRMLS #A4629798

$610,000
03/04/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #A4629798

$649,500
11/19/2024

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4629798

$675,000
12/30/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #688101684

$330,000

+2.1% / yr

12/29/2020

Sold

MFRMLS #A4465498

$330,000
11/23/2020

Pending

MFRMLS #A4465498

—
04/23/2020

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4465498

$340,000
02/01/2017

Expired

MFRMLS #A4160981

$309,000
08/03/2016

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4160981

$309,000
05/30/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416743416

$287,500

+94.5% / yr

08/08/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366631596

$168,000

-8.6% / yr

03/15/2013

Expired

MFRMLS #M5806743

$189,900
08/19/2009

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #M5806743

$279,000
03/02/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152950468

$360,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 528 Forest Way

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$207,060Total-
Tax Record2024$6,633 ($553 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtStories1StyleTownhouseYear Built1989ZoningLBK_R-3MX (PDCountyMANATEEAPN79273.0565-1

Schools near 528 Forest Way

This home is within Manatee.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Anna Maria Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Martha B. King Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bayshore High School
Public9 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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528 Forest Way is a townhouse for sale in Longboat Key, FL 34228. This property was listed for sale on August 20, 2025 by CENTURY 21 BEGGINS ENTERPRISES, it's currently listed at $610,000. It has been on the market for a total of 16 days and was last sold on December 30, 2020. This listing's school district is Manatee. Nearby schools include Anna Maria Elementary School, Martha B. King Middle School and Bayshore High School. 528 Forest Way is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,440 sqft townhouse built in 1989.

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Listing Courtesy of CENTURY 21 BEGGINS ENTERPRISES, Jesse Griffin

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