$1,500,000

3005 Verna Bethany RdMyakka City, FL 34251

  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 930 sqft
  • 13.82 acres
  • 59 days on market

About this home

A RARE LAKE MANATEE WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY — JUST UNDER 14 ACRES!
Opportunities like this rarely become available! Spanning just under 14 acres across five parcels, this extraordinary property offers an impressive nearly 1,000 feet of frontage along beautiful Lake Manatee, creating an exceptional canvas for a private estate, family compound, equestrian operation, or one of a kind recreational retreat. The property features two beautiful spring-fed ponds, acres of lush pasture grass, and a small private dock providing access to Lake Manatee bringing together the best of waterfront living and the FREEDOM OF NO HOA acreage. Imagine waking up to expansive amazing views, riding horses across your own pasture, keeping cattle, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy that only a property of this scale can provide. For the equestrian enthusiast, the possibilities are tremendous. The combination of expansive pasture, multiple parcels, water access, and proximity to the area’s equestrian and racing destinations creates an ideal setting for an upscale equestrian center, training facility, or private horse estate. With the racetrack only miles away, racing enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to create their own personalized racing-inspired compound or training property. For those envisioning something even more exclusive, this property provides a remarkable opportunity to create an estate-style family compound where multiple generations can enjoy a private, spacious waterfront setting. The five-parcel configuration offers additional flexibility for exploring future plans and possibilities, subject to applicable county regulations and approvals. Whether your vision is a magnificent waterfront estate, premier equestrian property, cattle operation, racing enthusiast's dream, or simply a private Lake Manatee retreat with room to create something extraordinary, this is a truly special piece of Florida real estate. This property does also have a small fixer upper home on site that could torn down, rehabbed as ranch hand quarters or use your imagination for what it fits best.
Property consists of Parcels Id's 284000007, 284410008, 283600005, 284410057, 284910106

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Facts

Property type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1965
Lot size
13.82 acres
Pool
No
Waterfront
Yes
Subdivision
NA
Community
Not Applicable
County
Manatee
CDD
0
Annual taxes
$847 (2025)
Flood zone
X500, A
Pets
Yes
New construction
No
MLS #
A4704097

Features

Interior
Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Flooring
Vinyl
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
Exterior
Private Entrance, Storage
Construction
Frame
Roof
Shingle
Lot
Cleared, Pasture, Zoned for Horses
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Elementary school
Myakka City Elementary
Middle school
Nolan Middle
High school
Lakewood Ranch High

Location

Stellar MLS Listing courtesy of PREFERRED SHORE LLC. MLS # A4704097.

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