$925,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,777 Sq Ft
1.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$333 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

111 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Media Room
  • 1.31 Acre Lot
  • Oak Trees
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of November 2025

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. HIGH AND DRY! FLOOD ZONE X THIS HOME IS BEING SOLD TURNKEY FURNISHED! LAWN EQUIPMENT INCLUDED! This meticulously renovated home has been professionally decorated. This home is perched on an UNADULTERATED corner 1.31-acre lot, surrounded by mature oaks and pines, offering partial views of the serene Braden River in Ward Subdivision. The open-concept layout enhances the overall sense of spaciousness. The living room, dining area, and kitchen connect seamlessly, providing an ideal setting for intimate gatherings and large-scale entertaining. The heart of this home is undoubtedly the gourmet kitchen. Boasting top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, exotic granite, and exquisite detailing, it's a culinary enthusiast's dream come true. Retreat to the owners’ suite, where tranquility and luxury converge. The bedrooms feature carefully chosen furnishings, plush draperies, and ample natural light, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy the luxury of a generously sized walk-in wardrobe. Indulge in the spa-like bathrooms adorned with designer plumbing fixtures, luxurious granite, and extended vanities. Enjoy the luxury of an extended 32 x 15 flex room, perfect for a home gym or versatile entertainment space. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a den, this home offers the ideal blend of space and functionality. The office, separated from living spaces, creates an ideal work-from-home environment and is large enough for two desks. There is plenty of room for boarding horses, building a barn, or a large garage. There is also a 40' concrete pad for your RV or Boat. Stay connected and in control with cutting-edge smart home technology. From automated lighting and climate control to security systems, this home is designed with modern convenience in mind. The spacious backyard, adorned with luscious landscaping, beckons for recreational activities or a luxurious pool. With no HOA restrictions and minimal flood risk, this private riverside paradise is a haven for those seeking freedom and natural beauty. This Unadulterated 1.3-acre property, free from retention ponds or driveways encroaching on your land, provides a safe space for your dogs to roam and family activities. Dear investors, this residence is fully furnished/turnkey and available for sale, and it's important to note that Manatee County does not impose any restrictions on short-term residential or vacation rentals. Nestled near Braden River, this residence is conveniently located 10 minutes from the public boat ramp, I-75, schools, shopping centers, and dining, offering the perfect combination of privacy and accessibility. This home, fully furnished/turnkey, is a rare find. Whether you seek a serene retreat or a hub for entertainment, this property offers it all. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience this riverside paradise's unparalleled elegance and comfort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pauline Rocco

WAGNER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 941-727-2800 License #3548207 Listed on: 06/13/2025

WAGNER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

John Wilcher

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP License #3036332

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 1.31 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Native Plants
  • Private Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Oversized Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Oak Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned A1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,777 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tall Countertops In Bathroom
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Single Vanity
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall
  • Garden Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Lights
  • Smart Home
  • Medical Alarm
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Whole House Vacuum System
  • HVAC Cartridge or Media Filter

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidity Control
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Water Filtration System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessibility Features
  • Pasture
  • Zoned For Horses

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ward Estates Subdivision Community
  • Ward Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,355

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2777
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.31
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Building Area Total: 3329
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 57064
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Post Direction: E
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 309.27
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 333.09
  • Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 941-727-2800
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Electric, Family Room, Stone
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Accessibility Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, L Dining, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Smart Home, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Yn: No
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes, Rods, Window Treatments
  • Additional Rooms: Attic,Bonus Room,Den/Library/Office,Inside Utility,Media Room
  • Living Area Meters: 257.99

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12081C0326F
  • Additional Water Information: PARTIAL VIEWS OF BRADEN RIVER.

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Oversized, Parking Pad, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air, Humidity Control
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Exhaust Fan
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association: No
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Medical Alarm, Secured Garage/Parking, Security Lights, Security System, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Development: Not in Development

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: A1
  • Parcel Number: 1516800107
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, In County, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Pasture, Private, Paved, Zoned for Horses
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances
  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: HVAC Cartridge/Media Filter, Whole House Vacuum System
  • Green Landscaping: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Turnkey
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4355
  • Tax Book Number: 27-192
  • Tax Lot: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Nov 20, 2025
Sold by
Rocco Daniel C and Rocco Pauline
Bought by
Wicks Erik M and Wicks Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Pauline Rocco
WAGNER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
John Wilcher
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
List Price
$949,900
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-2.62%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.28%
Original Mortgage
$786,250
Outstanding Balance
$786,250
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,441

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2022
Sold by
Rocco Daniel C
Bought by
Rocco Daniel C and Rocco Pauline

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2020
Closed on
Dec 28, 2020
Sold by
Hester Stephen Charles and Estate Of J C Hester
Bought by
Rocco Daniel C
Seller's Agent
Ron Pepka
KW SUNCOAST
Buyer's Agent
Robin Palmer
WEICHERT REALTORS HALLMARK PRO
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$459,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.93%
Original Mortgage
$476,456
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1994
Sold by
Ward Joseph F and Ward Ethel M
Bought by
Hester J C and Hester Betty May
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $925,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Personal Reps Deed -- Barnes Walker Title Inc
Warranty Deed $459,900 Barnes Walker Title Inc
Deed $50,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $786,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $476,456 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Sold $925,000 -2.6% $333 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $949,900 +106.5% $342 / Sq Ft
12/28/2020 12/28/20 Sold $459,900 0.0% $193 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2020 11/19/20 For Sale $459,900 -- $193 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,355 $324,404 -- --
2024 $4,355 $310,999 -- --
2023 $4,283 $301,941 $0 $0
2022 $4,162 $293,147 $0 $0
2021 $4,017 $284,609 $0 $0
2020 $3,043 $211,622 $0 $0
2019 $2,982 $206,864 $0 $0
2018 $2,941 $203,007 $0 $0
2017 $2,741 $198,832 $0 $0
2016 $2,723 $194,742 $0 $0
2015 $2,736 $193,388 $0 $0
2014 $2,736 $191,853 $0 $0
2013 $2,695 $189,018 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4655318

Stellar MLS

APN: 15168-0010-7