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12917 42nd Terrace W

Cortez, FL

Listing Details

  • $3,249,000
  • MLS# A4682214
  • Type Residential - Single Family
  • Status Active
  • 4
    Bedrooms
  • 3 full 1 partial
    Bathrooms
  • 2,798
    Square Feet
  • 0.230 acres
    Lot Size
  • 2023
    Year Built

Description

Welcome to this stunning home in the exclusive Sunset Harbor gated community, a private enclave of eight custom-built residences situated on the tranquil Anna Maria Sound. No expense was spared on this gorgeous waterfront home featuring 4 bedroom 3.5 baths with over 5000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor living space. Ceiling fans in every bedroom, custom shelving enhanced closets, upgraded lighting, quartz countertops, custom cabinets and trim work throughout, solid wood 8' doors, Hunter Douglas plantation shutters, and a stunning hand-built Ambrosia maple wood staircase are just a some of the features in this newly constructed custom home. Built... Read more to Florida Category 5 hurricane standards, this residence includes a tankless water heater, two Trane heating and air conditioning units, controlled by Honeywell Home programmable thermostats and a 50-year concrete flat roof and newly installed reinforced rip rap along a concrete wall at the rear of the property add durability. Step outside to your oasis back yard complete with a 11 by 38-foot heated saltwater pool and spa with designer lighting, all set atop a concrete raised platform. An outdoor custom built outdoor kitchen with a wet bar, refrigerator and propane-powered grill are perfect for entertaining and dining poolside while enjoying incredible views of Anna Maria sound. A 950-pound capacity elevator with Italian marble flooring serves all three floors. The rear of the home includes two 10-by-30-foot fenced decks with porcelain tile flooring, a new dock with an assigned slip that includes a 10,000-pound lift with water and power. The garage level is built on 31 thirty-foot concrete/steel reinforced pylons and features an outdoor shower and a 75-by-25-foot outdoor living area with custom turf and travertine pavers. The oversized garage accommodates 2-4 vehicles and features keyless entry, epoxy concrete flooring, and aluminum ceiling storage racks. The second floor showcases custom-built cabinets in the library, a Hunter Douglas hardwired designer roller sunshade on the slider, a 9-by-11-foot covered front porch, and a custom hand-built fireplace mantle with a propane starting system. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with lighting in and under the cabinets, a farmhouse porcelain sink, a Kitchen-Aid ice maker that produces 25 pounds of ice daily, a Silhouette professional beverage refrigerator, and custom-built cabinets with a hooded specialty-designed vent. Schedule your private showing today!

Key Features

  • Balcony
  • French Doors
  • Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Private Mailbox
  • Sliding Doors
  • Built-in Features
  • Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Coffered Ceiling(s)
  • Crown Molding
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Elevator
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen/Family Room Combo
  • Open Floorplan
  • PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
  • Solid Surface Counters
  • Solid Wood Cabinets
  • Thermostat
  • Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Treatments
  • Gated Community - No Guard
  • Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
  • Street Lights
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12917 42nd Terrace W
Cortez, FL 34215
Subdivision
SUNSET HARBOR
County
Manatee

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All Property Features

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Den/Library/Office, Family Room
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Body of Water: ANNA MARIA SOUND
  • Community Features: Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Street Lights
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Days on Site: 96
  • Directions: West on Cortez Rd to 127th St W. Follow road to gated community on your left Sunset Harbor. Home is on the left.
  • Disaster Mitigation: Hurricane Shutters/Windows
  • Exterior: Block, Cement Siding, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
  • Fenced: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Fireplace: Circulating, Gas, Living Room, Non Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y/N: Yes
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Frontage Bay Harbor: 85
  • Garage: 4 car attached
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Propane
  • HOA Fee: 4000/ Annually
  • HOA Y/N: Yes
  • Home Style: Coastal
  • Home Warranty Y/N: No
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, FloodZone, Street Dead-End, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.23
  • Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Fuel Tank(s)
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Parking Notes: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Patio/Porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
  • Pets Restrictions: Please refer to community rules and regulations for additional pet restrictions. County leash laws apply.
  • Pool: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Pool Alarm, Salt Water
  • Property Attached Y/N: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Roof Type: Concrete
  • Security: Gated Community, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Showing Instructions: 24 Hour Notice, Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, Gate Code Required, See Remarks, ShowingTime
  • Spa: Heated, In Ground
  • Special Sale Provisions: None
  • Special View Info: Water
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Taxes: $21,960
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
  • Water: Public
  • Water Access: Bay/Harbor
  • Water Access Y/N: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor, Assigned Boat Slip, Lift, Riprap, Seawall - Concrete
  • Water View: Bay/Harbor - Full
  • Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Shades, Shutters, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments, Wood Frames
  • Year Built: 2023
  • Zoning: PDR/CH