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Listed by Paul Hart · Courtesy of PREFERRED SHORE LLC · Agent MLS ID# MFR281528136 · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. · Listing updated: Sep 8, 2026 · 10:47 AM

3005 VERNA BETHANY RD

Myakka City, Manatee, FL, 34251

Active

$1,500,000

$1613/sqft

3Beds
1Baths
930Sq Ft
1965Built
1Days on Market

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

Facts & Features

MFRA4704097
$1,500,000
Active
3
1
1
0
930 sqft
13.8200
1965
Residential
Single Family Residence
Bungalow

Community Information

3005 VERNA BETHANY RD
N/A
Myakka City
Manatee
FL
34251
No

Amenities

N/A
N/A
No
Yes
No

Interior

Thermostat, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Central
Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
Vinyl
N/A
N/A
Refrigerator, Range

Exterior

Storage, Private Entrance
Frame
Pillar/Post/Pier
Shingle
Wire
Cleared, Pasture, Zoned for Horses

School Information

Myakka City Elementary
Nolan Middle
Lakewood Ranch High

Additional Information

September 7, 2026
1
A/WPM/ST
North
No

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1 day on market

Listing updated: Sep 8, 2026 · 10:47 AM

Listed by: Paul Hart · 941-685-6412—PREFERRED SHORE LLC · 941-999-1179

Updated from Real Estate Market Data

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Ahmed ElbatrawyAhmed ElbatrawyEmpire Network Realty

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