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$639,000

2 Beds 2 / 1 Full / Half Baths 1,440 SQFT 0.00 Acres
Type: Townhouse

539 FOREST WAY 539
LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228

MLS#: A4706129
Brittany Halloran
Brittany Halloran
The Real Estate Advantage
Phone: 952.250.9514
Office: 763.755.1100
Presented by: PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY with 941-383-2500. - 941-383-2500

Property Description

 

Second-home buyers and investment-minded buyers, take note. This beautifully furnished, turnkey residence at Cedars East on Longboat Key offers the rare combination of a polished coastal retreat, an established rental history, and meaningful upside potential. The home has generated approximately $50,000 in average annual rental payout revenue, after Airbnb and VRBO fees, providing a proven income history while maintaining the flexibility of up to 26 rental opportunities a year—an unusually flexible arrangement for Longboat Key. The owners have invested more than $130,000 in upgrades and improvements since 2021, creating a home that is not simply rental-ready, but thoughtfully maintained and continually enhanced. The current owners have created a home designed to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The sale includes the home's high-quality furnishings, top-of-the-line kitchenware—including All-Clad cookware—solid dishware, premium beach equipment and carefully selected décor. The result is reflected in the property's rental reputation, with more than 40, 5-Star Airbnb reviews from previous guests. Positioned near the front of Cedars East, the residence offers more convenient access to the Gulf beaches than many locations within the community and is next to the Longboat Key bike path. Inside, the 1,440-square-foot, two-bedroom, 2½-bath residence features an open living and dining area, a large garage, and a private, wooded outlook from the living room and lanai. The lush greenery creates a wonderfully private, almost treehouse-like setting—a peaceful contrast to the Gulf just moments away. Residents of Cedars East enjoy a resort-style setting with HOA amenities including the community pool, kayak and paddle board launch, fishing pier, cable, water, sewer, trash and pest control.Optional membership at the Cedars Tennis Resort & Club provides access to additional tennis, pickleball and fitness amenities. Whether you're looking for a beautifully finished Longboat Key retreat, a second home that can generate income, or a turnkey vacation property with an established rental history, this residence offers a compelling combination of lifestyle and flexibility. Come experience The Longboat Key Life.


 

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms2

Bathrooms

Half Baths1
Total Baths3

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSource0 sqft
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringLuxury Vinyl, Porcelain Tile
Furnished Y/NFurnished
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCeiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Laundry FeaturesUpper Level
Total Stories3
Window FeaturesBlinds

General

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleTraditional
Assoc Fee Paid PerQuarterly
Association AmenitiesMaintenance
Association Fee IncludesCable TV, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Private Road, Sewer, Trash, Water
Association NameCoastal Association Management/Bob MacDonald
Attached Garage Yes
Building Area Units0 sqft
Carport Y/NNo
CityLONGBOAT KEY
Community FeaturesFishing, Water Access, Waterfront, Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Construction MaterialsBlock, Cement Siding, Wood Frame
CoolingCentral Air
CountyManatee
DirectionsDrive north on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Turn right onto Companion Way at Cedars East. Take the first left onto Forest Way and follow Forest Way toward the end. 539 Forest Way will be on the right.
DockY/NNo
Facing DirectionWest
Flood Zone CodeAE
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces1
Garage Y/NYes
HOA Monthly Maintenance0
HeatingCentral, Electric
Home Warranty Y/NNo
In Law Suite YNNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal DescriptionUNIT 23, SECTION TWO CEDARS EAST CONDO PI#79273.0545/3
LevelsThree Or More
Listing TermsCash, Conventional
Living Area Units0 sqft
Lot Size Square Feet0 sqft
MLS Area34228 - Longboat Key
Minimum Lease2 Weeks
Monthly Condo Fee Amount$945
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeVacant
OwnershipCondominium
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Rear Porch, Screened
Pet Size LimitSmall (16-35 Lbs.)
Pets AllowedCats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
Pool FeaturesIn Ground
PossessionClose Of Escrow
Property Attached Y/NYes
Property ConditionCompleted
Property SubtypeTownhouse
Property TypeResidential
RoofShingle
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameCEDARS EAST SEC 2
Tax Annual Amount$3,954
Tax Lot23
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms7
Unit Number539
UtilitiesBB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
ViewTennis Court, Trees/Woods
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access TypeBay/Harbor
Water Access Y/NYes
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront FeaturesWaterfront
Year Built1990
ZoningR3MX/PC

Exterior

Building Area Total2,268 sqft
Covered Spaces1
Exterior AmenitiesBalcony, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
Foundation DetailsSlab
Lot FeaturesCul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level, Street Dead-End
Lot Size Acres0
Parking FeaturesCommon, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Open, Oversized
Private PoolNo
Road Frontage TypeStreet Dead-End, Street Paved
Road Surface TypePaved, Asphalt
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Schools 

High School Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
Middle School N/A
Elementary School Big Hollow Elementary School

  

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539 FOREST WAY 539
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Office: 763.755.1100