Description
Location, location, location! the faine apartments condominium, inc. located at 420 firehouse court, across gulf of mexico drive, from the village of longboat key is a ten-unit complex of attached villas. the west building houses units seven through ten. the east building houses units one through six. both buildings had new roofs installed in 2015 and all the pipes relined, except for the utility rooms in september of 2022. between the two buildings is a grass area with a picket fence that is community property.
ten units total on the west side of gulf of mexico drive, walking distance to the beach and the gulf of mexico, down firehouse to broadway street or up firehouse court to north shore road. broadway is the deeded beach access for the village of longboat key with parking lots and a boardwalk over to the beach. this complex is a short walk, bicycle ride or drive to whitney’s restaurant, the whitney beach shopping plaza, mar vista dockside & pub, the newer shore restaurant, beer can island, and sarasota bay for you boating and fishing enthusiasts.
ms. faine built this complex in 1972 and lived here for over 50 years and now that her unit is for sale, this is your opportunity to own a small part of longboat key history, walking distance to the beautiful beach, with the serenity that the north-end has to offer and the sparkling blue waters of the gulf of mexico. fishing abounds on the beach, and the bay from the beach, piers and from the longboat bridge.
this two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa with 1,015 square feet of air-conditioned space is in original condition, with a newer roof, a newer hvac system installed by veteran air in may of 2021, a newer hot water heater in november of 2021, a new toilet in the master bathroom, and a new kitchen faucet with sprayer, all installed in july of 2023. the range and refrigerator in the kitchen are not original and are not new either. age unknown, but both are in working condition. there is no dishwasher, microwave, or disposal.
there is a 12 x 18 screened front lanai with concrete flooring and the 6 x 8 utility, mechanical, un-air-conditioned laundry room, with washer, dryer, and the hot water heater. there is a front hose-bid on the lanai for cleaning or washing your automobile, which can be parked next to the screened lanai in the 10 x 19 parking pad. there is parking throughout the complex with no assigned or covered parking. in the rear of the unit is a 6 x 14 polly-pebble covered area for sitting out back overlooking the rear yard and greenbelt view or for grilling. next to the new hvac condenser is another hose-bid for your use.
the villa itself has a two-step entry from the screened, covered, front lanai into the 4 x 14 tile foyer. the galley 8 x 10 tile floor kitchen is on the left with a closet pantry, a window looking onto the lanai and a passthrough to the dining room. the great room effect with the combination 10 x 14 dining room and 10 x 18 living room, all carpet, looks out to the sliding glass door and rear yard. the tile hallway has a 5 x 8 guest bath, with a tub/shower combination, single-sink, and tile flooring. off to the right is the front, guest bedroom 10 x 14 with carpet and a walk-in closet with a window facing the street. in the rear is the primary bedroom 10 x14 with carpet and a window facing the rear yard and the primary 5 x 9 tile floor bathroom with tub/shower combination, and new toilet. each major room has a ceiling fan.
Property Type
ResidentialSubdivision
Faine AptsCounty
ManateeStyle
FloridaAD ID
44800306
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedroom: 2
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 2
- Full Baths: 2
Interior Features
- Built-in Features, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Roof : Shingle
- Appliances : Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Outside
Roofing Information
- Shingle
Flooring Information
- Flooring : Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Construction Materials : Concrete, Wood Siding
Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air
- WaterSource: Public
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Year Built: 1972
Exterior Features
- Sliding Doors
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Wood Siding
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Lot Description: Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, Greenbelt, Historic District, City Limits, In County, Near Public Transit, Paved
Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Sub Type: Villa
- Style: Florida
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Listing Information
Listing Price Information
- Original List Price: $848750
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $1687.72
- Tax Year: 2022
- Parcel Number: 7815010504
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Homeowners Association Information
- Included Fees: Electricity, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
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School, Utilities &Location Details
School Information
- Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
- Junior High School: Martha B. King Middle
- Senior High School: Bayshore High
Utility Information
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
Location Information
- Subdivision: FAINE APTS
- City: LONGBOAT KEY
- Direction: Gulf of Mexico Drive to Broadway, veer right onto Firehouse Court, enter the complex next to the dumpster, drive to the end of the building on the left and Unit #7 is on the side closest to the large grassy area with a white picket fence front. That building has four units - 10,9,8 and 7. Park by the screened lanai, enter the screened lanai and the front entry door is to the right, up two steps.
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- MLS: MFRA4579540
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is a Home, with 2 bedrooms which is for sale, it has 1,015 sqft, 1,015 sized lot, and 0 parking. A comparable Home, has bedrooms and baths, it was built in and is located at and for sale by its owner at . This home is located in the city of LONGBOAT KEY , in zip code 34228, this Manatee County Home , it is in the FAINE APTS Subdivision, are nearby neighborhoods.