4868 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE, Residential – A4678566

$190,000

2

Beds

2

Baths

1,389 ft2

Property Size

A4678566

MLS ID#

About The Property

Excellent New Price for this Waterview Lakehouse!! Enjoy effortless first-floor Florida living just miles from the sugar-sand beaches of Anna Maria Island in the highly sought-after, Bayfront Mount Vernon community.
This first-floor residence provides easy single-level living and features tile flooring throughout with crown molding, creating a clean, cohesive look with timeless appeal. Both bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with updated sinks, modern lighting, quartz countertops, new faucets, mirrors, shelving, and toilets, delivering a fresh, spa-like feel.
The spacious great room is filled with natural light, offering peaceful lake views and a flexible layout ideal for both comfortable daily living and entertaining. The great room easily accommodates a full seating area and dining space and opens seamlessly to the enclosed lanai, creating a relaxed indoor-outdoor flow.. The kitchen is designed for both functionality and style with updated wood cabinetry, a convenient breakfast bar, 2021 appliances, a large pantry, and laundry conveniently located under counter for everyday ease and efficiency.
A standout and rarely available feature of this condo is the large, outdoor locked storage room, ideal for bikes, beach gear, tools, or hobby equipment, an exceptional and highly desirable bonus within the community.
Residents of Mount Vernon enjoy an active, resort-style lifestyle featuring a clubhouse, heated swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, fitness center, walking and biking trails, a kayak launch and storage, a bayfront covered pavilion with grills, boat slips and boat ramp providing access to the Gulf of America (only $25 one time fee, with availability). The community also offers workshop and hobby rooms along with a variety of social clubs and activities, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
This premier 55+ neighborhood offers an ideal blend of convenience, comfort, and resort-style amenities, with outstanding proximity to the region’s most desirable destinations. Downtown Sarasota, the beautiful beaches of Longboat Key with world-renowned Lido Key and Siesta Key located all within close proximity, making it easy to enjoy Sarasota’s cultural scene and Gulf Coast beaches. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is also close by.
Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence or a seasonal retreat, this home offers comfort, convenience, and an exceptional lifestyle in one of Bradenton’s most desirable 55+ communities. One or more photos is Virtually Staged. Call for your Showing Today!

Listing updated: May 31, 2026 at 07:05pm

Listed by Realtor: Pam Bailey

Listed by office:  COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Source: Stellar MLS

Property Details

Listing Id: A4678566
Price: $190,000
Property Size: 1,389 ft2
Rooms: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
AssociationFee: 767
AssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly
AssociationFeeIncludes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
BathroomsFull: 2
BuildingAreaTotal: 1615
CarportSpaces: 1
CommonWalls: End Unit
CommunityFeatures: Bay/Harbor Front, Canal Front, Dock, Fishing, Intracoastal Waterway, Lake, Water Access, Waterfront, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
ConstructionMaterials: Block
ContractStatusChangeDate: 2026-01-22
Cooling: Central Air, Humidity Control
CoveredSpaces: 1
CumulativeDaysOnMarket: 129
DaysOnMarket: 129
DirectionFaces: West
Directions: Start on Cortez Road West (SR 684) heading west toward Anna Maria Island. Look ok for Independence Drive on your left (it’s just past the intersection near Ace Hardware on Cortez Road). Turn left onto Independence Drive. Continue straight on Independence Drive. The road will curve and take you through the Mount Vernon community. Across from the Clubhouse, you will see the signs on the right for 4868. Turn Right, 4868 Independence Dr. will be on your left. You may park in the covered carport 4868, or in Guest Parking.
Flooring: Tile
FoundationDetails: Slab
Furnished: Unfurnished
Heating: Heat Pump
InternetAddressDisplayYN: 1
LaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Levels: One
List Agent AOR: Sarasota - Manatee
List Agent Name: Pam Bailey
List Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Office Phone: 941-383-6411
ListingContractDate: 2026-01-17
ListingTerms: Cash
LivingAreaSource: Public Records
LivingAreaUnits: Square Feet
MLSAreaMajor: 34210 - Bradenton
MlsStatus: Active
ModificationTimestamp: May 31, 2026 at 07:05pm
OnMarketDate: 2026-01-22
OriginalEntryTimestamp: January 22, 2026 at 08:55pm
OriginalListPrice: 255000
OriginatingSystemKey: stellar
OriginatingSystemName: Stellar MLS
Ownership: Condominium
ParcelNumber: 7655819758
PetsAllowed: No
PhotosChangeTimestamp: January 22, 2026 at 09:01pm
PhotosCount: 72
PoolFeatures: Gunite, In Ground
PostalCode: 34210
PostalCodePlus4: 1940
PriceChangeTimestamp: April 23, 2026 at 11:50pm
RoadSurfaceType: Asphalt
Roof: Shingle
Sewer: Public Sewer
SourceSystemKey: 779398596
SpecialListingConditions: None
StateOrProvince: FL
StatusChangeTimestamp: January 22, 2026 at 08:55pm
StoriesTotal: 1
StreetName: INDEPENDENCE
StreetNumber: 4868
StreetNumberNumeric: 4868
StreetSuffix: DRIVE
TaxAnnualAmount: 3489.2
TaxBookNumber: 11-153
TaxLegalDescription: UNIT 4868 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE MOUNT VERNON 3 CONDO PI#76558.1975/8
TaxYear: 2024
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View: Water
WaterSource: Public
WaterfrontFeatures: Bay/Harbor Front, Canal Front, Lake, Waterfront, Lake Front
YearBuilt: 1981
Zoning: PDR

Amenities and Features

Other Features
1
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dishwasher
Dryer
Exhaust Fan
Has a View
Has Carport
Has Cooling System
Has Heating System
Has Waterfront
Home Owners Association
Microwave
Private Entrance
Range
Refrigerator
Senior Community
storage
Washer

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