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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,700 sqft
Price per Sqft $953
Subdivision Long Legal
MLS Listing ID A4697047
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1937
Annual Tax Amount $9,413
Lot Size 1.500 Acres
Acres 1.5
Lot Dimensions 100x200
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
This is the Florida waterfront lifestyle dreams are made of. Morning coffee and sunset happy hours just feel different when dolphins and manatees become your neighbors. Western exposure delivers breathtaking sunsets with the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge as your backdrop. With no bridges between your dock and Tampa Bay or the Gulf of Mexico, boating, waterfront restaurants, world-class fishing, Egmont Key, Passage Key, and sunset cruises are just minutes away.
Originally built in 1937 and thoughtfully updated, the main residence (2 bedrooms, 2 baths, attached 2-car garage) blends timeless character with modern comfort. The kitchen, dining room, and great room are designed to capture panoramic water views, while a beautiful coral fireplace adds warmth and authentic Old Florida charm. Whether preparing dinner, gathering around the table, or relaxing beside the fire, the water is always part of the experience. The spacious upstairs owner's suite features a private waterfront balcony, spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and separate shower, plus flexible bonus space for an office, fitness room, nursery, or sitting area.
Outdoor living is exceptional with a newer heated pool, expansive paver deck, covered pavilion, putting green, fire pit, mature tropical landscaping, charming tabby walkways, private dock, and boat lift. The beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath guest home sits on its own approximately one-acre parcel—ideal for extended family, guests, caretakers, or rental income—and has its own address and parcel ID. Two separate Manatee County parcel IDs provide the flexibility to preserve this long-term family compound, operate it as a vacation or seasonal rental, or potentially sell the homes separately in the future.
The first-floor living area has 14' elevation, is in Flood Zone X, and sustained no storm damage during the 2024 hurricanes. A whole-house generator, attached two-car garage, two-car carport, and abundant room for boats, RVs, trailers, and recreational equipment complete the property. With no deed restrictions, you can fully enjoy the boating, RV, and rental potential that make this estate stand out.
As an added bonus, owners may join the Terra Ceia Village Improvement Association for approximately $250 per year, providing access to a private waterfront park with boat ramp, fishing pier, pavilion, grills, pickleball courts, and community events. This is more than a waterfront home—it's a private waterfront compound where friends and family can fish from the dock, spend the afternoon in the pool, boat to lunch, and end the day watching another unforgettable sunset over Miguel Bay. Every day feels like a vacation, and the best memories are made without ever leaving home. Convenient to St. Petersburg, Tampa, Bradenton, and Sarasota.
Location
State FL
County Manatee
Community Long Legal
Area 34250 - Terra Ceia/Terra Ceia Island
Zoning PDR
Rooms
Other Rooms Inside Utility, Media Room
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Heating Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Flooring Luxury Vinyl, Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning
Furnishings Negotiable
Fireplace true
Appliance Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fire Pit, Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
Parking Features Bath In Garage, Covered, Ground Level, Open
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Chain Link
Pool Deck, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Tile
Utilities Available Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Waterfront Description Bay/Harbor
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Yes
Water Access Desc Bay/Harbor
View Trees/Woods, Water
Roof Type Metal
Porch Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
Attached Garage true
Exposure East
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot, Private, Sloped, Paved, Unpaved, Unincorporated
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Foundation Crawlspace
Lot Size Range 1 to less than 2
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Architectural Style Coastal, Elevated
Structure Type Vinyl Siding,Frame
New Construction false
Others
Pets Allowed Cats OK, Dogs OK
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Membership Fee Required None
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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