Jennifer Craycroft

3005 Verna Bethany Road

MYAKKA CITY, FL
$ 1,500,000 Beds 3 Baths 1 Sq 930 Virtual Tour
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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

Active

  • Price
  • $ 1,500,000
  • City
  • MYAKKA CITY
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • Manatee
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Myakka City
  • Lot Size
  • 13.82 Acres
  • Zip
  • 34251
  • Sqr Footage
  • 930
  • Year Built
  • 1965
  • Taxes
  • $ 847
  • Style
  • Bungalow
  • MLS#
  • A4704097
Listed By: PREFERRED SHORE LLC with 941-999-1179. - 941-999-1179
Data Source: Stellar MLS

Features

General

Sewer Septic Tank
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air,Mini-Split Unit(s)
Utilities Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Water Connected
Roof Shingle
Appliances Range,Refrigerator
Zoning A/WPM/ST
Architectural Style Bungalow
Construction Materials Wood Frame
Pets Allowed Yes
Year Built 1965
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Waterfront Features Lake Front
Additional Parcels Description 284910106, 284410008, 284410057, 283600005
County Manatee
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Subdivision Name NA
Facing Direction North
Garage Y/N false
Other Structures Shed(s),Storage
Total Rooms 5
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Heading east on SR 64 from I 75, turn right going South on Verna Bethany and left into long narrow driveway by the sign.
High School Lakewood Ranch High
City MYAKKA CITY
Body of Water LAKE MANATEE
Senior Community Y/N false
MLS Area 34251 - Myakka City
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 602498
Carport Spaces 1
Carport Y/N true
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Elementary School Myakka City Elementary
Land Lease Y/N false
Tax Annual Amount 847
Middle/Junior High School Nolan Middle
Property Condition Fixer
Additional Parcels Y/N true
Lease Considered Y/N true
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/A4704097
Building Area Units Square Feet
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Tax Lot 8
Legal Description THAT PORTION OF LOT 8 IN SEC 1/35/20 OF MANATEE RIVER PARK; TOG W/ VACATED STREETS LYING WITHIN THE ABOVE PARCEL PER OR 319/442 & OR 324/184, THE ABOVE PARCEL BEING FURTHER DESC AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 1, MORE PARTICULARLY DESC AS FOLLOWS; FROM THE NW COR OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 SEC 1, GO S 88 DEG 46 MIN 35 SEC E, ALG N LN OF SD SW1/4 OF NW1/4, 469.99 FT, TH GO S 00 DEG 48 MIN 12 SEC W, PARALLEL TO W LN OF SD SW1/4 OF NW1/4, 591.12 FT TO A PT, TH S 53 DEG 22 MIN 37 SEC W, 122.07 FT TO S LN OF THE N1/2 OF THE SW1/4 OF NW1/4; TH GO N 88 DEG 33 MIN 32 SEC W, ALG SD S LN 233.05 FT; TH GO N 00 DEG 48 MIN 12 SEC E, PARALLEL TO E LN OF SD SW1/4 OF NW1/4, 650.14 FT TO A PT; TH N 88 DEG 46 MIN 35 SEC W TO W LN OF SD SW1/4 OF NW1/4,
Water Access Type Lake
Minimum Lease No Minimum
Water Access Y/N true
Water View Y/N false
Flood Zone Code X500, A
In Law Suite YN false
Flood Zone Code X500 Yes
DockY/N true

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Thermostat
Flooring Vinyl
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N false
Laundry Features Inside
Total Bedrooms 3
LivingAreaSource Public Records
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Private Entrance,Storage
Vegetation Fruit Trees,Oak Trees
Fencing Wire
Lot Features Cleared,Pasture,Zoned for Horses
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 13.8315
Foundation Details Pillar/Post/Pier
Building Area Total 1026
Lot Size Acres 13.82
Road Surface Type Asphalt
Private Pool false
Waterfront Y/N true
Covered Spaces 1
Number of Lots 5
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Cape Coral, FL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Myakka City Elementary Elementary School
Middle School Nolan Middle Middle School
High School Lakewood Ranch High High School

Price History

9/7/2026 Listed $1,500,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 34251

Price
AVG $1.45M
$1.5M
Taxes
AVG $13,623
$847
Year Built
AVG 2008
1965

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3005 Verna Bethany Road MYAKKA CITY, FL is a Single Family Home for sale at $1500000 with 930 sqft and a lot size of 13.82 Acres Acre(s). 3005 Verna Bethany Road MYAKKA CITY has 3 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1965. The property's zip code is 34251 which is in MYAKKA CITY, FL

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