Enjoy the best of the Florida waterfront lifestyle in this updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom canal-front home offering direct boating access to the Manatee River! Situated on approximately a quarter-acre lot with an impressive 100 feet of canal frontage, this property is an exciting opportunity for boating enthusiasts, outdoor lovers, and anyone dreaming of relaxed Florida living. Designed for comfort and convenience, the home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms, ceramic tile flooring in wet areas, and new laminate flooring throughout the living room and bedrooms, installed in late 2024. The inviting living room offers a beautiful stone fireplace, decorative and non-wood-burning, creating an attractive focal point. A new refrigerator installed in 2025 adds to the home's practical updates, while the metal roof, replaced in 2020, provides another valuable improvement. Waterfront amenities are a standout feature, with a private dock and 5,000-pound boat davits making it easier to enjoy boating, fishing, and exploring the waterways. The spacious covered patio provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining friends, or unwinding in the Florida sunshine. Additional features include an oversized concrete driveway with ample space for RV or boat parking, plus a detached shed with its own separate 60-amp electrical panel for added flexibility and storage potential. Conveniently located near US Highway 301, Interstate 75, and Ellenton Premium Outlets, this property combines waterfront recreation with access to shopping, dining, and major transportation routes. Whether you're searching for a Florida waterfront home, a canal-front property with Manatee River boating access, or a home with room for your boat and RV, this inviting property offers an appealing combination of updates, outdoor living, and water-oriented convenience.
For sale
Price cut: $6K (9/21)
$489,000
4517 8TH STREET COURT E, ELLENTON, FL 34222
2beds
1,044sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$468/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private dockApproximately a quarter-acre lotBeautiful stone fireplaceSpacious covered patioUpdated kitchen
- 171 days
- 160
- 14
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sandra Greiner, PA 941-879-9410,
WAGNER REALTY 941-727-2800
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4694044
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x17
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Outside, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room, Non Wood Burning, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,044
- Total interior livable area: 1,044 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Mailbox
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Brackish, Brackish Canal Access, Davits, No Wake Zone
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 110
- Features: FloodZone, In County, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 987300001
- Zoning: RSF4.5
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Canal/Lake For Irrigation
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: MANALEE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ellenton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $468/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,506
- Annual tax amount: $2,956
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 172 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $489,000-1.2%$468/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $495,000-2.9%$474/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $509,900$488/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,174 +7% | $104,877 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,098 +3.5% | $101,921 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,060 +4.5% | $98,952 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,015 +1.9% | $96,070 +3% |
| 2021 | $996 +2.1% | $93,272 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $975 +2.9% | $91,984 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $947 | $89,916 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $947 +2.1% | $88,239 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $927 +11.4% | $86,424 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $833 | $84,646 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $833 | $84,058 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $833 +1.1% | $83,391 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $823 +82236% | $82,159 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1 | $80,786 +3% |
| 2011 | $1 | $78,433 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $77,274 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $709 -10.2% | $75,242 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $790 +7.3% | $75,167 +3% |
| 2007 | $736 -3.9% | $72,978 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $766 +1.4% | $71,198 +3% |
| 2005 | $756 +3.3% | $69,124 +3% |
| 2004 | $732 +1.3% | $67,111 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $723 +3.4% | $65,860 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $699 +4.2% | $64,316 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $671 +2.9% | $63,303 +3% |
| 2000 | $652 | $61,459 |
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Neighborhood: 34222
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blackburn Elementary
- Middle: Buffalo Creek Middle
- High: Palmetto High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







