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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 1,656 sqft
Price per Sqft $301
Subdivision Tropical Highlands Amd
MLS Listing ID TB8560583
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1964
Annual Tax Amount $1,320
Lot Size 0.320 Acres
Acres 0.32
Lot Dimensions 102W x 135D
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
This lovely 1960s home is located in Tropical Highlands, a NON-HOA subdivision, and Flood Zone X. 10 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, with convenient access to public transportation, 31 private schools, golf courses, hospitals, emergency facilities, Anna Maria Island beaches, boat launches just 1.6 miles away, dining, shopping and attractions.
Exterior Features:
• Approx 0.32 acres (102' x 135') w/mature landscaping, bougainvillea, bamboo, fig and banana trees, manicured lawn and rubber mulch.
• Extra yard space with potential for a private putting green or bocce ball court.
• Fencing on all four sides, combining wood and metal.
• Wide seashell driveway along the west side leads to the main entrance and covered front porch. The spacious west-side yard, accessible through a front gate, offers room for RVs, boats, cars, etc.
• Front yard drainage pipes with protective filter socks, plus rocks and pebbles in select areas to help manage runoff.
• Private fiberglass pool (approximately 15' x 14.6'), deck lighting, outdoor cooking area, fire pit and BBQ grill.
• Covered, open-air rear porch (approximately 22' x 7') and east-side coffee/wine area. Rear patio & pool drains are being replaced with new drains featuring removable tops for easier cleaning.
• Resin garden shed (approx 10' x 14') with decorative windows, prewired for electricity.
• Workshop (approx 13' x 7') w/electricity, A/C & windows, offering potential hobby, workshop or home-office space, subject to applicable requirements.
• Exterior pool shower w/plumbing in place & pebble stones to manage runoff.
Interior Features:
Inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright's approach to integrating nature and open, accessible spaces, this home offers room for gatherings and entertaining.
• 1,656 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; approx 1,950 total sq. ft.
• Abundant natural light, recessed lighting and additional fixtures.
• Restored, well-maintained original neutral terrazzo/marble chip flooring throughout.
• Spacious living room w/built-in nooks and bookshelves, gas fireplace and 2 sets of single-light French-style glass doors leading to the patio and pool.
• Single-light front door; interior doors complement the window style.
• Kitchen with five levels of lighting, generous countertop space, cabinetry & modern-style ceiling fan.
• Dining room with single-light double French glass doors leading to the east-side porch.
• Indoor laundry with full-size side-by-side electric washer and gas dryer, plus a concealed ironing center and additional storage.
• Masonry and stucco exterior, roof overhangs of at least 24", rain gutters & county utilities.
• 100-gallon propane tank supplies the water heater, fireplace and gas dryer.
• Two 55-gallon rain barrels collect downspout water for lawn irrigation, garden areas & patio plants.
Upgrades 2026:
• New primary bathroom with curb-free shower, smart toilet, heated towel bar, Bluetooth shower speaker/fan/light & enclosed medicine cabinet mirror w/lighting.
• Fresh interior paint throughout.
• Remodeled 2nd bathroom with curb-free shower, teak shower floors & terrazzo-marble rain shower.
• Refinished approx 1,250 sq. ft. of terrazzo flooring.
2025:
• New HVAC system in 2025 with a 10-year warranty.
• Architectural shingles on both roofs with a 50-year warranty in 2024.
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Location
State FL
County Manatee
Community Tropical Highlands Amd
Area 34209 - Bradenton/Palma Sola
Zoning RSF4.5
Direction W
Rooms
Other Rooms Formal Dining Room Separate, Inside Utility
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Terrazzo
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace true
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Inside, Laundry Closet
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Storage
Parking Features Curb Parking, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
Fence Wood
Pool In Ground, Gunite, Lighting
Utilities Available Public
View Y/N No
Water Access No
View Pool
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
Exposure North
Garage false
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Cleared, City Limits, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot
Story 1
Entry Level One
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 1/4 to less than 1/2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Block,Concrete,Stucco
New Construction false
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition None
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