Please present your best offer, Seller is Motivated! Enjoy effortless first-floor Florida waterfront 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!
- Built in 1981
- $136.79/sqft
- 32 days on market
- 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.
- County: Manatee
- Geo subdivision: MOUNT VERNON PH 3
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Steven Koleno
Consumer-First Real Estate Architect
- Source: Stellar MLS
- MLS #: A4706932
Listing updated: October 25, 2026 at 5:05AM
Listing provided by: Pam Bailey, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
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Listing provided by: Pam Bailey, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
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