539 Forest Way #539, Longboat Key, FL 34228
For Sale $619,000
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Listing Agent: Sharon Austin
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Second-home buyers and investment-minded buyers, take note. This beautifully furnished, turnkey residence at Cedars East on Longboat Key offers the rare combination of a polished coastal retreat, an established rental history, and meaningful upside potential. The home has generated approximately $50,000 in average annual rental payout revenue, after Airbnb and VRBO fees, providing a proven income history while maintaining the flexibility of up to 26 rental opportunities a year—an unusually flexible arrangement for Longboat Key. The owners have invested more than $130,000 in upgrades and improvements since 2021, creating a home that is not simply rental-ready, but thoughtfully maintained and continually enhanced. The current owners have created a home designed to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The sale includes the home's high-quality furnishings, top-of-the-line kitchenware—including All-Clad cookware—solid dishware, premium beach equipment and carefully selected décor. The result is reflected in the property's rental reputation, with more than 40, 5-Star Airbnb reviews from previous guests. Positioned near the front of Cedars East, the residence offers more convenient access to the Gulf beaches than many locations within the community and is next to the Longboat Key bike path. Inside, the 1,440-square-foot, two-bedroom, 2½-bath residence features an open living and dining area, a large garage, and a private, wooded outlook from the living room and lanai. The lush greenery creates a wonderfully private, almost treehouse-like setting—a peaceful contrast to the Gulf just moments away. Residents of Cedars East enjoy a resort-style setting with HOA amenities including the community pool, kayak and paddle board launch, fishing pier, cable, water, sewer, trash and pest control.Optional membership at the Cedars Tennis Resort & Club provides access to additional tennis, pickleball and fitness amenities. Whether you're looking for a beautifully finished Longboat Key retreat, a second home that can generate income, or a turnkey vacation property with an established rental history, this residence offers a compelling combination of lifestyle and flexibility. Come experience The Longboat Key Life.
Ceiling Fans(s)
High Ceilings
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Upstairs
Solid Surface Counters
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Window Treatments
Maintenance
Taxes: $3,954.31
Tax Year: 2025
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Balcony
Lighting
Rain Gutters
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Tennis Court
Trees/Woods
Building Description: Traditional
MLS Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
Total Square Footage: 2,268
Price per Square Feet: $429.86
Total Floors: 3
Water: Public
Construction: Block, Cement Siding, Frame
Date Listed: 2026-09-23 00:00:00
Pool Description: In Ground
Furnished: Furnished
Windows: Blinds
Parking: Common, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Open, Oversized
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Roof: Shingle
Heating: Central, Electric
Cooling: Central Air
Laundry: Upper Level
Pets: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Lot Desc.: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level, Street Dead-End, Paved
Parcel ID: 7927305453
Amenities: Maintenance
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sotheby's International Realty
sharon.austin@premiersir.com
Second-home buyers and investment-minded buyers, take note. This beautifully furnished, turnkey residence at Cedars East on Longboat Key offers the rare combination of a polished coastal retreat, an established rental history, and meaningful upside potential. The home has generated approximately $50,000 in average annual rental payout revenue, after Airbnb and VRBO fees, providing a proven income history while maintaining the flexibility of up to 26 rental opportunities a year—an unusually flexible arrangement for Longboat Key. The owners have invested more than $130,000 in upgrades and improvements since 2021, creating a home that is not simply rental-ready, but thoughtfully maintained and continually enhanced. The current owners have created a home designed to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The sale includes the home's high-quality furnishings, top-of-the-line kitchenware—including All-Clad cookware—solid dishware, premium beach equipment and carefully selected décor. The result is reflected in the property's rental reputation, with more than 40, 5-Star Airbnb reviews from previous guests. Positioned near the front of Cedars East, the residence offers more convenient access to the Gulf beaches than many locations within the community and is next to the Longboat Key bike path. Inside, the 1,440-square-foot, two-bedroom, 2½-bath residence features an open living and dining area, a large garage, and a private, wooded outlook from the living room and lanai. The lush greenery creates a wonderfully private, almost treehouse-like setting—a peaceful contrast to the Gulf just moments away. Residents of Cedars East enjoy a resort-style setting with HOA amenities including the community pool, kayak and paddle board launch, fishing pier, cable, water, sewer, trash and pest control.Optional membership at the Cedars Tennis Resort & Club provides access to additional tennis, pickleball and fitness amenities. Whether you're looking for a beautifully finished Longboat Key retreat, a second home that can generate income, or a turnkey vacation property with an established rental history, this residence offers a compelling combination of lifestyle and flexibility. Come experience The Longboat Key Life.
Property Details
Price: $619,000
Sq Ft: 1,440
($430 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Partial Baths: 1
City: Longboat Key
County: Manatee
Type: Townhouse
Development: Cedars East
Subdivision: Cedars East Sec 2
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 1990
Listing Number: A4706129
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $3,954.31
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
1
/
Y
Furnishings: Furnished
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
Total Recurring Fees: $945
Total Recurring Fee Frequency: 0.00
Interior Features:
Ceiling Fans(s)
High Ceilings
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Upstairs
Solid Surface Counters
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Window Treatments
Amenities:
Maintenance
Financial Information:
Taxes: $3,954.31
Tax Year: 2025
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Lighting
Rain Gutters
Equipment:
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
View:
Tennis Court
Trees/Woods
Additional Information:
Building Description: Traditional
MLS Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
Total Square Footage: 2,268
Price per Square Feet: $429.86
Total Floors: 3
Water: Public
Construction: Block, Cement Siding, Frame
Date Listed: 2026-09-23 00:00:00
Pool Description: In Ground
Furnished: Furnished
Windows: Blinds
Parking: Common, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Open, Oversized
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Roof: Shingle
Heating: Central, Electric
Cooling: Central Air
Laundry: Upper Level
Pets: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Lot Desc.: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Level, Street Dead-End, Paved
Parcel ID: 7927305453
Amenities: Maintenance
Map of 539 Forest Way #539, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sotheby's International Realty
sharon.austin@premiersir.com