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$599,900
521 FOREST WAYLONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228CEDARS EAST SEC 2 · Townhouse
2Beds
3Baths
1,440Sq ft
2.12 acLot
2-carGarage
1990Built
YesWaterfront
About this home
Discover your ultimate island escape in this beautifully updated, fully furnished, and pet-friendly 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome located within the desirable Cedars Tennis Resort & Club on Longboat Key. Set across a lush, village-like community enveloped by nature on the island's scenic north end, this property offers a rare combination of relaxed coastal living and an excellent short-term rental opportunity featuring a flexible two-week policy. Step inside to find a turnkey, coastal-chic interior highlighted by crisp shiplap accents, warm wood-style flooring, and elegant metallic hardware…
Description as provided by the listing brokerage.
Highlights
- Water frontage — Bay/Harbor
- 2-car garage
- Lighting
- Rain Gutters
- Sidewalk
- Tennis Court(s)
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Kitchen/Family Room Combo
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The details
StatusActive
MLS #MFRA4706685
Property typeTownhouse
Year built1990
Lot size2.12 ac
Living area1,440 sq ft
Price per sq ft$417
Baths3 + 1 half
CDDNo
Taxes$3,494 (2025)
Garage2-car
Stories3
Days on market32
CountyManatee
Flood zoneAE (verify)
FurnishedFurnished
ListedSep 17, 2026
Features & property details
Interior
Full baths2
Half baths1
Rooms6
Additional roomsFamily Room,Inside Utility,Storage Rooms
FlooringLuxury Vinyl, Tile, Wood
AppliancesBar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior featuresBuilt-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Upstairs, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
LaundryInside, Laundry Closet, Upper Level
FireplaceNo
WindowsDouble Pane Windows, Shades, Window Treatments
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral
In-law suite0
Exterior & lot
Exterior featuresLighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Tennis Court(s)
Patio & porchCovered, Rear Porch, Screened
ViewTrees/Woods, Water, Gulf/Ocean - Partial
Lot featuresCul-De-Sac, City Limits, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Street Dead-End, Paved, Private
VegetationMature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Other structuresTennis Court(s)
FacesWest
Road surfacePaved
Construction
StyleCoastal, Elevated, Traditional
ConstructionBlock, Cement Siding, Frame
FoundationSlab
RoofShingle
ConditionCompleted
Living area sourcePublic Records
Building area (sq ft)2,268
Parking
GarageYes
Attached garageYes
CarportNo
Parking featuresOversized
Pool & water
SpaNo
WaterfrontBay/Harbor
Water bodySARASOTA BAY
Water accessBay/Harbor,Beach - Access Deeded,Intracoastal Waterway
Water viewGulf/Ocean - Partial,Pond
Water extrasFishing Pier
Waterfront feet515
Dock1
Dock detailsDock - Composite
Dock dimensions10x5
Community & HOA
AssociationN/A
Fee includesCable TV, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
AmenitiesCable TV, Clubhouse, Maintenance, Trail(s)
Approval required0
Total monthly fees$945.33
Total annual fees$11,344
Monthly condo fee$945
Condo fees$2,836
Condo fee termQuarterly
Community featuresBuyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights
55+ communityNo
PetsYes
Pet sizeExtra Large (101+ Lbs.)
Minimum lease2 Weeks
Lease restrictions0
SW communityCedars East
Building
BuildingN/A
Elevator0
Utilities & efficiency
UtilitiesBB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
SewerPublic Sewer
Water sourcePublic
Financial & terms
CDD0
Tax year2,025
Homestead0
OwnershipCondominium
Special conditionsNone
ZoningR3MX/PC
OccupantVacant
MLS area34228 - Longboat Key
Where it sits
Approximate location shown. Exact address available on request per listing brokerage.
Schools
ElementaryAnna Maria ElementaryManatee County
MiddleMartha B. King MiddleManatee County
HighBayshore HighManatee County
School assignments change; verify with the district before relying on them.
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