4868 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE, Bradenton, Manatee, Residential

4868 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE

MLS# A470693227 days on marketUpdated October 21, 2026 5:04 pm

$ 137 / sqft

$ 190,000

Overview

UpdatedOctober 21, 2026 5:04 pm
MLS #A4706932
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Size1,389 ft²
Year Built1981

Description

Please present your best offer, Seller is Motivated! Enjoy effortless first-floor Florida waterfront 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.

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Interior

  • AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full2
  • Bathrooms Half0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer2
  • Bedrooms Total2
  • CoolingCentral Air, Humidity Control
  • CoolingYes
  • FlooringTile
  • FurnishedUnfurnished
  • HeatingHeat Pump
  • HeatingYes
  • Interior FeaturesCeiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry FeaturesElectric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
  • LevelsOne
  • Living Area1,389
  • Living Area SourcePublic Records
  • Living Area UnitsSquare Feet
  • Rooms Total6

Exterior

  • Carport Spaces1
  • CarportYes
  • Covered Spaces1
  • Direction FacesWest
  • Exterior FeaturesPrivate Entrance, Storage
  • Lot Size Acres0
  • Lot Size Square Feet0
  • Pool FeaturesGunite, In Ground
  • Road Surface TypeAsphalt
  • RoofShingle
  • ViewWater
  • Waterfront FeaturesBay/Harbor Front, Canal Front, Lake, Waterfront, Lake Front

Structure

  • Building Area Total1,615
  • Common WallsEnd Unit
  • Construction MaterialsBlock
  • Foundation DetailsSlab
  • Stories Total1
  • Year Built1981

Utilities

  • SewerPublic Sewer
  • UtilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water SourcePublic

Financial

  • Association Fee767
  • Association Fee FrequencyMonthly
  • Association Fee IncludesCable 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
  • AssociationYes
  • Parcel Number7655819758
  • Pets AllowedNo
  • Tax Annual Amount3,489
  • Tax Book Number11-153
  • Tax Legal DescriptionUNIT 4868 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE MOUNT VERNON 3 CONDO PI#76558.1975/8
  • Tax Lot0
  • Tax Year2024
  • ZoningPDR

Location

  • Community FeaturesBay/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)
  • CountryUnited States
  • County Or ParishManatee
  • DirectionsStart 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.
  • Latitude27
  • Longitude-83
  • MLS Area Major34210 - Bradenton
  • Postal Code34210
  • Postal Code Plus41940
  • Senior CommunityYes
  • Street NameINDEPENDENCE
  • Street Number4868
  • Street Number Numeric4,868
  • Street SuffixDRIVE
  • Subdivision NameMOUNT VERNON PH 3
  • Unparsed Address4868 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE

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