For sale Home

Listed Sep 7, 2026

$1,500,000 Est. $9,921/mo

3005 Verna Bethany Road

  • 3

    Beds

  • 1

    Baths

  • 930

    Sq ft

The story

  • Waterfront

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

Home type

Home

Year built

1965

Floors

1

Lot size

14 acres

Price per sq ft

$1,613

Included features

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)

  • Heating

    Central

  • Appliances

    Range, Refrigerator

  • Flooring

    Vinyl

  • Roof

    Shingle

  • Lot Information

    Cleared, Pasture, Zoned for Horses

  • Exterior

    Private Entrance, Storage

  • Water Source

    Well

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$9,921 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $7,984
  • Property tax $1,500
  • Insurance $438

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

PREFERRED SHORE LLC

Broker Name

PREFERRED SHORE LLC

Agent

Paul Hart