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
For sale
$1,500,000
3005 VERNA BETHANY ROAD, MYAKKA CITY, FL 34251
3beds
930sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
13.83 Acres Lot
$1,376,200 Zestimate®
$1,613/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lake manatee waterfrontExpansive pastureExpansive amazing viewsTwo beautiful spring-fed pondsWater accessPrivate spacious waterfront setting
- 32 days
- 517
- 24
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul Hart 941-685-6412,
PREFERRED SHORE LLC 941-999-1179,
Stacey Hart 941-626-0026,
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4704097
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x9
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x9
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x10
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,026
- Total interior livable area: 930 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Private Entrance, Storage
- Fencing: Wire
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges
- Body of water: LAKE MANATEE
Lot
- Size: 13.83 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Pasture, Zoned for Horses
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Oak Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Additional parcels included: 284910106, 284410008, 284410057, 283600005
- Parcel number: 284000007
- Zoning: A/WPM/ST
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: NA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Myakka City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,613/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $128,515
- Annual tax amount: $847
- Date on market: 9/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$1,376,200
$1.31M - $1.45M
$2,266/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000+200.6%$1,613/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/1/2016 | Listing removed | $499,000$537/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Sarasota Lakewood Ranch #A4120614 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $499,000-2.2%$537/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Sarasota Lakewood Ranch #A4120614 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2015 | Listed for sale | $510,000-2.9%$548/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Sarasota Lakewood Ranch #A4120614 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2014 | Listed for sale | $525,000-4.5%$565/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Sarasota Downtown #A3995054 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $550,000+511.1%$591/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Osprey #A3995054 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/1996 | Sold | $90,000$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $847 +4.2% | $92,140 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $813 +2.9% | $89,543 +3% |
| 2023 | $790 +4.2% | $86,935 +3% |
| 2022 | $758 -3.9% | $84,403 +3% |
| 2021 | $789 +1.3% | $81,945 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $779 +2.2% | $80,814 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $762 | $78,997 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $762 +1.4% | $77,524 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $751 +6.7% | $75,929 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $704 | $74,367 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $704 | $73,850 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $704 -2.6% | $73,264 -1.6% |
| 2013 | $723 +72196% | $74,460 +0.6% |
| 2012 | $1 | $74,009 +3% |
| 2011 | $1 | $71,853 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,791 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $683 -1.3% | $68,930 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $692 +7.7% | $68,861 +3% |
| 2007 | $642 -3.7% | $66,855 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $667 +1.7% | $65,224 +3% |
| 2005 | $656 +3.5% | $63,324 +3% |
| 2004 | $634 +1.4% | $61,480 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $625 +3.7% | $60,334 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $603 +4.3% | $58,920 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $578 +3.3% | $57,992 +3% |
| 2000 | $559 | $56,303 |
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Neighborhood: 34251
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Myakka City Elementary
- Middle: Nolan Middle
- High: Lakewood Ranch High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



