
$1,500,000
3005 Verna Bethany Road
Myakka City, FL 34251
Listing updated: September 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
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Price / sq ft
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About this home
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
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveSep 7, 2026
- Listed$1,500,000Sep 7, 2026
- Price increased$1,500,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Land
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 0
- County
- Manatee
- Price/sq ft
- $2
- Lot size
- 602,498 sq ft
- Lot category
- 10 to less than 20
- Flood zone
- X500,AE (12081C0357E)
- Annual taxes
- $847 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 284000007
- Zoning
- A/WPM/ST
- MLS #
- A4705019
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HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
Exterior & Construction
- Water access
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-09-07
- On market date
- 2026-09-07
- Original list price
- $1,500,000
- MLS area
- 34251 - Myakka City
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2026-09-07
- Tax 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,
Flood risk
Moderate-risk area (0.2% annual-chance / “500-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is recommended but usually not required.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Heading East from I 75 on SR 64, turn right on Verna Bethany and left into 3005 Verna Bethanys driveway at sign.
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