LOOKING FOR PEACE AND TRANQUILLY WITH SWEEPING WATER VIEWS AND LUSH BARRIER ISLANDS JUST BEYOND? Well, you have found it here in this maintenance free, bay front, ground floor condo. Nestled between Sarasota Bay, a sparkling pond and a beautiful bayfront park this condo has a "sweet-spot". It features an open concept living design with a split bedroom floor plan. The storage unit is perfect for your beach, fishing, and sports gear, plus there is a place for your bike too. The moment you step in the front door you are greeted with an amazing water view. Up front the fully equipped kitchen has breakfast bar, closet pantry and abundant bisque cabinetry. It opens to the spacious dining-living room combination providing flexibility for furniture placement. You will enjoy bird watching by day and stunning sunset skies at night. The jumping mullet, playful dolphins, and passing boaters are entertaining too. Bayside the primary bedroom holds a king size suite of furniture and boasts an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, sparkling bay views, and sliders to the lanai. Up front the roomy secondary bedroom and adjacent bathroom can be tucked away behind a pocket sliding door to create a mini-suite for your overnight guests. The neutral décor includes bisque cabinetry, tile flooring with carpet in the bedroom, creamy shower tiling with white fixtures, windows blinds, and ceiling fans. Move-in and start enjoying a Florida lifestyle. You will be glad you did. There are available boat docks for a onetime $25 application fee. Mt Vernon is a pet free community, but service animals are always welcome. COMMUNITY FEATURES: remodeled clubhouse with banquet room, billiards, ping-pong, library & game room, lakeside veranda; boat docks; heated pool; tennis & pickleball courts; shuffleboard courts; spa; sauna; workshop & woodshop; chip & putting green; walking paths; butterfly garden; bay front park; kayak launch & storage; bayside pavilion; lakeside gazebo; bird sanctuary; tidal pond; many ponds & spacious grounds of nearly 90 acres teaming with wonderful Florida wildlife; plus many activities & socials! Mt Vernon is amenity rich and maintenance free offering an unparalleled lifestyle & great value. Have it all just minutes by car, boat and bike from Anna Maria Island’s sugar white sandy beaches, unique shops, & delicious dining. Start living like you're on vacation. The Mt Vernon Lifestyle knows no limits! Dues include: water; sewer; trash; recycle; pest control inside & outside; cable 200 channels with HD box; internet at speed of 100 with router; exterior maintenance repairs & replacement including, roof, fascia, soffit; landscape maintenance. WELCOME HOME :)
Sold
$369,000
4778 Independence Dr, Bradenton, FL 34210
2beds
1,338sqft
Condominium
Built in 1981
-- sqft lot
$334,900 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$739/mo HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 26, 2024 at 08:18pm
Listing Provided by:
Cheryl Carson 941-524-9907,
WAGNER REALTY 941-761-3100
Bought with:
Eileen Gillen, PLL, 3385420
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4566708
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee


Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14x12
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x10
Foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 6x5
Great room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 28x14
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x8
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Humidity Control
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Shutters, Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,338 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Guest, Open
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Storage
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Solar Heat, Tile
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Bay/Harbor - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Full
- Waterfront features: Lake, Waterfront, Bay/Harbor, Bay/Harbor Access, Saltwater Canal Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, Sailboat Water, Seawall
- Body of water: SARASOTA BAY
Lot
- Features: FloodZone, Near Public Transit, Street Dead-End
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 7655815251
- Zoning: PDR
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Green energy
- Water conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Dock, Fishing, Lake, Water Access, Waterfront, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions
Senior living
- Senior community: Yes
Location
- Region: Bradenton
- Subdivision: MOUNT VERNON PH 3
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $739 monthly
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions
- Services included: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Fidelity Bond, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Association name: Robby Angel
- Association phone: 941-792-0595
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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Estimated market value
$334,900