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Property Description
Welcome to Crooked Coconut! A VERY rarely for sale amazing historic home on Sarasota Bay in the oldest fishing village in the state of Florida, Cortez Village. One of the original homes in the village! The interior of this super cool historic home is newly decorated and put together with love and fresh feel you will love. Crooked Coconut is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that sits on a huge bay front lot. Tucked back on a dead end street in the village that gives you the privacy you are looking for when you live or just vacation in Florida. Walk into the home and you are immediately taken over with the feel of coziness and character. the Foyer is equipped with a sitting area for morning coffee and a good book as well as an area for work if you need. Get the days emails done at a desk with lots of room. The large living room has a fireplace and room for everyone to enjoy the game or a good movie for family time. The newly done floors are a light tan herringbone and gives the home a beautiful feel throughout. With a split bedroom design, the Primary bedroom is on the West side of the home as you walk through the hall way giving you tons of privacy. A built in closet with built in shelves is perfect for your summer wardrobe collection. Continue on to the primary bathroom with a black and white penny tile and walk in shower. Just off this bathroom you will find the laundry room with brand new stackable washer and dryer and a large closet for storage or turn it into a wine cellar! The other two bedrooms are just off the large living room and have a jack and Jill bathroom for them both. The beautifully done kitchen has just the right touch of modern and cottage feel to it with one of the original walls of the cottage exposed and redone. All the appliances are new stainless GE profile. There is a seating area for snacks and chatting while cooking and a large brand new table for 8. With windows throughout the home, the natural light brings in warmth and excellent lighting. Just off the kitchen is a large covered porch with comfy Windward furniture for hanging out for happy hour or just getting out of the sunshine for a bit. From the back porch you will be engulfed by the massive resort style pool and hotter that was just installed a year ago. There is seating in every corner of the pool and a large sand stone waterfall feature. Soak up the sun on the sun ledge of the pool or escape to the outdoor bar area for chilling and grilling. With an outdoor comfort station just off the bar and shed, you'll be able to literally live outside. Head out to dinner at any of the local fresh fish joints right next door and don't forget to bring a fishing pole to hang out on your newly redone dock. The guests who have stayed come back over and over! You just won't be able to not fall in love with Crooked Coconut. It's a generational home full of history and stories waiting for you to love.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12204 45th Ave Dr W
General
- Price: $1,494,590
- Taxes: $12,456 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4645487
- Updated: 11/5/2025
- Added to Site: 291 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1-7 Days
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Stone
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Furnished
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: Heated, In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Rear Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Rear Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- Area: 34215 - Cortez
- County: Manatee
- Development Name: 34215 - Cortez
- Subdivision: WILLIS ADD TO CORTEZ
- Driving Directions: West on Cortez, right on 121st St, right on 45th Ave Dr West. Home will be on your left at the end of the street. Please note, there is a street called 45th Ave West that is just north of 45th Ave Dr West. Make sure you don't turn too soon.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
- Middle School: Martha B. King Middle
- High School: Manatee High
Community
- Community Name: 34215 - Cortez
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water District: SARASOTA BAY
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow, Coastal, Cottage
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Coastal, Cottage
- Exterior Const.: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,420
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1936
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,300
- Lot Size: 18300
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Bay/Harbor
- Water Front Name: SARASOTA BAY
- Water Front Desc.: Bay/Harbor
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $12,456
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 17 WILLIS ADD TO CORTEZ PI#76767.0005/2
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 7676700052
- Property ID: 7676700052
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Schools
Schools serving 12204 45th Ave Dr W
School District:Manatee County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sea Breeze Elementary School 3601 71st Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209 | PK-5 | 3.2 mi |
W. D. Sugg Middle School 3801 59th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209 | 6-8 | 4 mi |
Bayshore High School 5401 34th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34210 | 9-12 | 5.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12204 45th Ave Dr W
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/05/2025
Price Reduced
$1,494,590
-6.27%
MLS
8/16/2025
Price Reduced
$1,594,590
-5.9%
MLS
7/15/2025
Price Reduced
$1,694,590
-5.57%
MLS
5/20/2025
Price Reduced
$1,794,590
-2.78%
MLS
4/01/2025
Listed
$1,845,900
84.59%
MLS
10/14/2022
Sold
$1,000,000
—
Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 12204 45th Ave Dr W
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,456
—
$864,682
-1%
2024
$12,456
7%
$871,270
9%
2023
$11,640
89%
$797,455
95%
2021
$6,149
-9%
$408,243
-17%
2022
$6,768
10%
$489,032
23%
2021
$6,149
1%
$398,920
—
2019
$6,116
2%
$398,988
-1%
2017
$5,968
—
$402,405
-1%
2017
$5,968
4%
$404,516
2%
2016
$5,761
—
$395,578
-4%
2015
$5,767
21%
$412,821
36%
2014
$4,780
7%
$303,264
9%
2013
$4,462
—
$278,224
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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12204 45th Avenue Drive W, Cortez, FL 34215 (MLS# A4645487) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 12204 45th Avenue Drive W is currently listed for $1,494,590 and was received on April 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 12204 45th Avenue Drive W? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cortez? You can browse all Cortez real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

