Enjoy effortless first-floor Florida living just miles from the sugar-sand beaches of Anna Maria Island in the highly sought-after, Bayfront Mount Vernon community. This first-floor residence provides easy single-level living and features tile flooring throughout with crown molding, creating a clean, cohesive look with timeless appeal. Both bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with updated sinks, modern lighting, quartz countertops, new faucets, mirrors, shelving, and toilets, delivering a fresh, spa-like feel. The spacious great room is filled with natural light, offering peaceful lake views and a flexible layout ideal for both comfortable daily living and entertaining. The great room easily accommodates a full seating area and dining space and opens seamlessly to the enclosed lanai, creating a relaxed indoor-outdoor flow.. The kitchen is designed for both functionality and style with updated wood cabinetry, a convenient breakfast bar, 2021 appliances, a large pantry, and laundry conveniently located under counter for everyday ease and efficiency. A standout and rarely available feature of this condo is the large, outdoor locked storage room, ideal for bikes, beach gear, tools, or hobby equipment, an exceptional and highly desirable bonus within the community. Residents of Mount Vernon enjoy an active, resort-style lifestyle featuring a clubhouse, heated swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, fitness center, walking and biking trails, a kayak launch and storage, a bayfront covered pavilion with grills, boat slips and boat ramp providing access to the Gulf of America (only $25 one time fee, with availability). The community also offers workshop and hobby rooms along with a variety of social clubs and activities, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. This premier 55+ neighborhood offers an ideal blend of convenience, comfort, and resort-style amenities, with outstanding proximity to the region's most desirable destinations. Downtown Sarasota, the beautiful beaches of Longboat Key with world-renowned Lido Key and Siesta Key located all within close proximity, making it easy to enjoy Sarasota's cultural scene and Gulf Coast beaches. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is also close by. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a seasonal retreat, this home offers comfort, convenience, and an exceptional lifestyle in one of Bradenton's most desirable 55+ communities. One or more photos is Virtually Staged. Call for your Showing Today!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14' x 16'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13' x 13'
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Dimensions: 8' x 14'
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Level: First
- Entry Foyer Dimensions: 6' x 6'
- Great Room Dimensions: 29' x 16'
- Entry Foyer Level: First
- Great Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air, Humidity Control
- Heating Features: Heat Pump
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 10' x 15'
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Private Entrance
- Storage
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Land Info
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Features: Canal - Saltwater, Bay/Harbor Front, Canal Front, Dock, Fishing, Intracoastal Waterway, Lake, Water Access, Waterfront
- Lake Front
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
Garage and Parking
Home Features
- View: Lake, Water
- Other Equipment: Private Entrance
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 767
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 767
- Association Name: Robby Angel
- Association Phone: 9417920595
- Senior Community: Yes
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 3 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3489
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- Directions: Start on Cortez Road West (SR 684) heading west toward Anna Maria Island. Look ok for Independence Drive on your left (it's just past the intersection near Ace Hardware on Cortez Road). Turn left onto Independence Drive. Continue straight on Independence Drive. The road will curve and take you through the Mount Vernon community. Across from the Clubhouse, you will see the signs on the right for 4868. Turn Right, 4868 Independence Dr. will be on your left. You may park in the covered carport 4868, or in Guest Parking.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34210 - Bradenton
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: MOUNT VERNON PH 3
- Parcel Number: 7655819758
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1940
- Public Survey Section: 12
- Subdivision: MOUNT VERNON PH 3
- Township: 35S
- Zoning: PDR
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1389
- Year Built: 1981
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1615
- Building Name: 4868
- Construction Materials: Block
- Direction Faces: West
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 45
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: One
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: End Unit
- Total Area Sqft: 1389
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public