We have three beautiful Anna Maria Island properties for sale: a luxury home + 2 prime home sites that are ready-to-build.
Remember wearing a suit and tie to work? Just a few years ago (OK, it was 1961) I was the hard-driving businessman you see in the photo. But in 1980, I discovered Anna Maria Island and, like many folks, was captivated by the beautiful beaches, perfect weather and relaxed island lifestyle.
Kent Davis as a "suit and tie guy" before discovering the relaxed lifestyle of Anna Maria Island.
I bought my first Anna Maria Island home in 1983. Since then, I’ve loved sharing this tropical paradise with many friends, and in 1994 my wife “Pa” came here from Thailand to join me. We developed a boutique 17-unit resort at the island’s north end in Anna Maria which we sold in 2005. Since then, we’ve built and remodeled 5 island homes ranging in price from $650,000 to $2,200,000. And for fun, we maintain the Tropical Garden home rental so friends from around the world can visit Anna Maria Island on a weekly basis.
Over the years, we built a portfolio of carefully selected island properties. In 2008, we lost our home and possessions to a fire. We were grateful to have escaped unharmed but our finances are still recovering. For that reason, we’re offering three properties from our carefully acquired real estate portfolio for sale (see below).
Buying Island Property
With more than 30 years on Anna Maria Island we’ve learned a few things about living here. Do your homework because there are huge real estate mistakes you can make locating to this little piece of paradise. We’re happy to answer your questions so feel free to get in touch.
This is a great time to buy island property. We’ve priced ours at or below market value, based on comparable sales. But after six bad years the real estate tide is turning fast in 2012. Prices are increasing in this small island market. See this March 2012 Island article or these two April 2012 articles in the Sarasota Herald Tribune [luxury sales boost market, luxury home sales].
We are motivated, flexible sellers with clear title to all properties. We’re willing to discuss terms to help potential buyers.
If you’re thinking of buying or building a home on Anna Maria Island feel free to give me a call. I’m always happy to talk about the island because it’s a wonderful place to live or visit.
Kent Davis
kentdavis@gmail.com or (941) 275-2799
ANNA MARIA ISLAND Luxury Home for Sale
This Clark Drive luxury villa features an elevator accessible 1200 sq ft penthouse.
417 Clark Drive - Luxury Villa with Penthouse Master Suite - $647,500
In 2005, we began designing these two unique luxury homes to sell for $1,000,000 each and built them to that standard (download original PDF ad here, download a detailed PDF (4 meg) photo tour of 415 Clark here). The market plunged so we discounted the homes to a fraction of our costs (documentation and blueprints available). The concept features a 1,200 sq. ft. elevator-accessible penthouse master suite on the third floor, 1,600 sq ft on the main living level and a 1,600 sq ft ground level with foyer, and enclosed space for parking, storage and recreation. More than 4,000 sq. ft. under roof. One home is still available in this prime location just three minutes to the beach. The East unit is loaded with amenities that could not be duplicated for the sale price even if you already owned an island lot.
Prime ANNA MARIA ISLAND Lot for Sale
1 Palm Harbor Drive is steps away from Anna Maria Island's most popular beach.
1 Palm Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
Build your perfect island home at this prestigious “#1” address just steps away from Manatee County Beach. This central island location in a quiet residential neighborhood is away from high traffic roads but is walking distance to shopping, restaurants, banks and 7 miles of white sand beaches
This is one of the least expensive prime building lots on the island. Do your homework to compare.
Deep water canal lot in luxury neighborhood 519 67th Street - Canal Lot - Holmes Beach, FL
67th Street, Holmes Beach
Sorry but we already sold this prime, centrally located lot. It was in an upscale island neighborhood, near million-dollar homes, with protected docking and full sailboat access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Not only that but it was READY TO BUILD — Impact fees are paid, 2 water meters and a dock are installed, and the fiberglass bulkhead seawall has been recently replaced. Too late.
This huge bayfront luxury home site on Anna Maria Island offers panoramic views of Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay.
519 58th Street (Now permitting for construction. Offers considered.)
This rare luxury home site offers PANORAMIC BAYFRONT VIEWS of Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay, from the Sunshine Skyline Bridge to Manatee Bridge.
Only 2% of Anna Maria Island properties are as large as this huge 19,500 sq ft bayfront lot with bay and canal docking.
Since 1931 (when the original owner’s deed was issued) this property has been on the market ONCE when we bought it in 1983. Our 2008 house fire forced us to relocate, which is why the property is available for purchase for the second time in 80 years.
This beautifully proportioned lot (approx 160 x 120) has more than 240’ of waterfront. It is centrally located on a private, quiet cul-de-sac street in a multi-million dollar neighborhood. The lot is clear, with all utilities. We are now permitting construction of a luxury home on this site but will still consider offers.
Please compare to these two lots just to the south (for twice the price…and we’d rather be on Anna Maria Island ourselves)
585 Hornblower Ln, Longboat Key 34228 – $2,800,000
608 Halyard Ln Longboat Key, FL 34228 – $2,399,000
