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257 WATERWAYS AVENUE

BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921

MLS#: D6141031

$5,900,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: D6141031
Listing provided by: GULF TO BAY SOTHEBY'S INTERNAT
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 4 months ago
On site: 1 year, 6 months ago
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HARBOR DRIVE WATERWAYS - Residential

Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1995

Sq.Footage

3,202

Welcome to your dream waterfront retreat in beautiful Boca Grande. 257 Waterways Avenue is one of sixteen properties located on the Waterways Basin, providing long water views and added privacy. This a rare opportunity to own a boater's paradise so close to the village. The thoughtfully designed 3,202 square-foot residence features four bedrooms, including three private suites, plus a dedicated office or den. The interior showcases elegant vaulted ceilings, built in cabinetry and pine flooring throughout the majority of the residence. Impact glass windows and doors provide peace of mind during storm season. Outdoor living reaches new heights with a heated pool and spa surrounded by a distinctive Chicago brick deck. The sunroom, wrapped in windows, provides the perfect spot to watch the marine life play in the basin. Built with quality in mind, the home boasts durable Hardi Plank siding and a raised seam metal roof, complemented by classic Bermuda shutters. For boating enthusiasts, the private dock with two 6,000-pound lifts offers quick access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The house also features a thoughtfully designed air-conditioned tackle room and additional storage space. The mature landscaping creates a lush, tropical backdrop for this waterfront haven. Whether you're `entertaining in the spacious interior, relaxing by the pool, or watching the manatees and dolphins from your dock, this home delivers the quintessential Florida lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Don't miss the opportunity to make this coastal gem your own piece of paradise.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    N/A

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    HardiPlank Type

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting, Rain Gutters, Storage, Dock

  • Parking

    Circular Driveway, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck, Patio, Rear Porch

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Canal, Water

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Level, Paved, Waterfront

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.17

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    7,579

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Coastal

Price

  • Sales Price

    $5,900,000

  • Tax Amount

    $10,912.03

  • Sq. Footage

    3,202

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,842

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    The Island School

  • Middle School

    L.A. Ainger Middle

  • High School

    Lemon Bay High

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Block

  • Ownership

    Fee Simple

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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High School

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Welcome to your dream waterfront retreat in beautiful Boca Grande. 257 Waterways Avenue is one of sixteen properties located on the Waterways Basin, providing long water views and added privacy. This a rare opportunity to own a boater's paradise so close to the village. The thoughtfully designed 3,202 square-foot residence features four bedrooms, including three private suites, plus a dedicated office or den. The interior showcases elegant vaulted ceilings, built in cabinetry and pine flooring throughout the majority of the residence. Impact glass windows and doors provide peace of mind during storm season. Outdoor living reaches new heights with a heated pool and spa surrounded by a distinctive Chicago brick deck. The sunroom, wrapped in windows, provides the perfect spot to watch the marine life play in the basin. Built with quality in mind, the home boasts durable Hardi Plank siding and a raised seam metal roof, complemented by classic Bermuda shutters. For boating enthusiasts, the private dock with two 6,000-pound lifts offers quick access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The house also features a thoughtfully designed air-conditioned tackle room and additional storage space. The mature landscaping creates a lush, tropical backdrop for this waterfront haven. Whether you're `entertaining in the spacious interior, relaxing by the pool, or watching the manatees and dolphins from your dock, this home delivers the quintessential Florida lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Don't miss the opportunity to make this coastal gem your own piece of paradise.

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