Cortez Homes with Block Exterior Construction

Cortez Homes with Block Exterior Construction

Welcome to Cortez, Florida, a charming coastal community nestled in Manatee County that captures the essence of laid-back island living. With its picturesque waterfront views and rich maritime history, Cortez is a hidden gem that offers residents a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Known for its friendly atmosphere and vibrant local culture, this quaint town is perfect for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle while still enjoying easy access to the amenities of nearby Bradenton and Sarasota.

Cortez is renowned for its historic fishing village charm, where you can explore the local seafood markets and indulge in fresh catches from the Gulf of Mexico. The area is also home to beautiful parks, scenic waterfronts, and opportunities for outdoor adventures such as kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. With its proximity to stunning beaches, residents can bask in the sun or enjoy water sports just minutes from their front door.

When it comes to real estate, Cortez boasts an array of homes featuring block exterior construction, a popular choice for its durability and energy efficiency. These homes not only provide a solid foundation but also offer excellent insulation, making them ideal for the Florida climate. Whether you’re seeking a cozy cottage or a spacious family home, the options here are as diverse as the community itself.

Discover the charm of Cortez, where coastal living meets a tight-knit community, and find your dream home in this idyllic slice of paradise!

Newest Cortez Homes with Block Exterior Construction

$750,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Smugglers Landing SubDv. ⋅ 34215 Zip Code
The ultimate boating and beach lifestyle awaits in one of West Bradenton's most coveted waterfront communities, where deep water canal access, exceptional boating amenities, and an unbeatable location create a truly rare opportunity. Perfectly positioned just minutes from the Intracoastal Waterway and only a short bike ride, golf cart ride, or walk to the pristine beaches of Anna Maria Island, this extensively renovated condominium offers a level of luxury, convenience, and waterfront living seldom found at this price point. Thoughtfully redesigned with a sophisticated coastal aesthetic, the residence showcases raised 9.5-foot ceilings throughout the entry, kitchen, and dining areas, creating an open, airy feel rarely available in the community. Gorgeous tile flooring flows throughout the main living spaces of the home (cozy carpeting in the bedrooms), while approximately $50,000 in custom cabinetry, designer finishes, hurricane-impact windows and doors, plantation shutters, and abundant natural light elevate every space. The beautifully remodeled kitchen features premium cabinetry, quality appliances, generous prep space, and a seamless connection to the spacious living and dining areas, all overlooking tranquil canal views. The spacious primary suite serves as a peaceful waterfront retreat with private balcony access and serene water vistas. One of the home's most distinctive features is the fully renovated enclosed lanai, finished with a stunning pecky cypress ceiling, mini-split air conditioning, and panoramic canal views, creating the perfect year-round extension of the living space for entertaining, relaxing, or watching boats glide by. For boating enthusiasts, this property is truly in a class of its own. Included is a new 40-foot private boat slip with a 15,000-pound boat lift, the largest lift in the community, offering immediate access to protected deep water canals and the Intracoastal Waterway with no fixed bridges. Even more impressive, the home includes covered parking for three vehicles, an exceptionally rare feature where most residences accommodate only one or two. Located near the world-renowned IMG Academy, championship golf, waterfront restaurants, marinas, and the historic fishing village of Cortez, this exceptional waterfront residence offers an unmatched combination of luxury finishes, premier boating amenities, walkability to the beach, and one of the finest waterfront locations on Florida's Gulf Coast. This is coastal living at its absolute best.

4104 128th Street W Unit 702, Cortez
$1,495,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Cortez Beach SubDv. ⋅ 34215 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. Waterfront Coastal Luxury with Solar Power! Just minutes from Anna Maria Island, this elevated home in Hunters Point offers panoramic sunset and water views, a deeded boat slip, exceptional energy efficiency, and the peace of mind that comes with hurricane-resilient coastal construction. Elevated approximately 17.5 feet above the 100-year floodplain, this thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence blends effortless coastal living with innovative design. The bright open floor plan features shiplap ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and expansive windows that fill the home with natural light. Covered and screened waterfront balconies on both the east and west sides create inviting spaces for morning coffee, sea breezes, and spectacular sunsets! The upper-level primary suite offers a screened waterfront balcony with tranquil water views, while two guest bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bath. Thoughtfully enhanced beyond the original builder specifications, owner upgrades include designer lighting and mirrors, custom window treatments, built-in closet systems, additional cabinetry, screened porches, full fencing, a Tesla charger, and two garage-level storage closets. Furnishings are available separately, creating a potential turnkey opportunity. Designed for sustainability and resilience, the home features PGT impact-resistant windows, 6-inch spray foam insulation, solar panels with Sonnen battery storage, high-efficiency systems, and smart home technology for climate and security. The result is a remarkably quiet, comfortable home with exceptional energy efficiency and low operating costs. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a ground-level patio and a private dock with water service accommodating boats up to 25 feet. The community's waterfront amenity center, resort-style pool, spa, and fitness center are conveniently located directly across from the home! The only virtually staged photo is the exterior side view with enhanced landscaping. Hunters Point is a gated, golf-cart-friendly waterfront community known for its innovative, hurricane-resilient design and prime location near Anna Maria Island, Cortez Village, waterfront dining, marinas, nature preserves, and beautiful Gulf beaches. Whether you are seeking a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or waterfront home with rental potential, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy luxury coastal living in one of the area's most distinctive communities!

4357 Marina View Way, Cortez
$1,100,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Hunters Point SubDv. ⋅ 34215 Zip Code
Short Sale. Welcome to waterfront living in the sought-after Hunters Point community of Cortez located just minutes from Anna Maria Island and its beaches. This beautifully designed coastal retreat is LEED certified, and offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and elevated construction built for the Florida lifestyle. Enjoy an open-concept floor plan with high ceilings, designer finishes, luxury vinyl flooring, quartz countertops, solid wood cabinetry, and smart home features throughout. It includes an elevator providing easy access to all 3 floors. The home's solar panels and Sonnen Battery storage system provide net-zero energy cost savings. It comes with a private dock with and deeded boat slip and lift that can accommodate a 25' boat. The garage has epoxy floors and a Tesla EV fast charger. Multiple balconies capture tranquil water and marina views, while the community offers resort-style amenities, boating access, and proximity to Anna Maria Island beaches, waterfront dining, and shopping. The community pool and clubhouse will be completed this summer. Short term rentals are allowed. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this turnkey-partially furnished home delivers the ultimate coastal experience.

4207 Marina View Way, Cortez
$825,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Mariners Cove Condo SubDv. ⋅ 34215 Zip Code
Do you have a boat? Or always wanted one? Love fishing? Or just content to look out at the huge expanse of Anna Maria Sound, with a coffee in hand in the morning or a glass of wine looking at the incredible sunsets in the evening? Then this is the place for you! Watch the porpoises play literally a few dozen feet away, or a family of manatees leisurely cruise by. Fisherman? Catch a redfish or a snook for dinner, right off your own back yard! Mariner's Cove is an very private 80 unit gated community in Cortez FL, with 2 pools, tennis, a kayak launch, and a private boat slip, which we are told will take up to a 35 ft boat (you can add your own boat lift!). We're just a hop, skip and a jump (locally, we call that a bridge) from Anna Maria island with its incredible array of restaurants, miles of gorgeous beaches and nonstop nightlife. Easily access to Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota, as well. This nicely updated condo has 2 bedrooms downstairs and a big loft upstairs for additional guests. Kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, hurricane sliders among updates, two under building assigned parking spaces, kayak storage, additional storage area, and an elevator, are among the many bells and whistles this second floor unit offers a new owner. Come visit! You'll love it!

3840 Mariners Way Unit 524A, Cortez
$739,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Harbour Landing SubDv. ⋅ 34215 Zip Code
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to the Sandpiper at gated Harbour Landings, a beautifully updated SPACIOUS two-story townhouse with 1898 sq. ft and 2400 + EXTRA square feet of AC living space. NEW METAL roof 04/2025. ROOM FOR A POOL! Private ELEVATOR to the main living level upstairs with covered screened porch, and PERFECT FOR A MOTHER IN LAW SUITE SITUATION! Generous and oversized garage is equivalent to a 3 CAR garage with space for two cars and/or boat/golf cart. The aquarium windows and sliding glass doors allow for an abundance of natural light with screened lanai. You'll enjoy features such crown molding, high ceilings, new AC in 2022, all new interior painting and brand new modern light fixtures. Harbour Landings is a virtually maintenance-free community. Association fees include all amenities, (tennis, pool, clubhouse, private gate) insurance on the outside of the building, roof maintenance and replacement, landscaping, lawn maintenance, irrigation, exterior painting, and professional management. Enjoy heated pool, community fitness facility, and tennis/pickle ball court. Walk-able and golf-cart friendly, Harbour Landings is close to beaches,(ONE Mile to Anna Maria) boating, golfing, restaurants, and more – offering the best of the coastal-casual Florida lifestyle. This home epitomizes tropical, island living without having to be on an island. Don’t miss out on this one-time amazing coastal lifestyle opportunity and call for your private showing today! Take your golf cart over the bridge to Anna Maria! THIS PROPERTY DID NOT FLOOD OR HAVE ANY DAMAGE IN HURRICANE HELENE AND MILTON.

4118 Osprey Harbour Loop Unit 4118, Cortez
$1,299,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Cortez Add To Cortez SubDv. ⋅ 34215 Zip Code
Pre-Construction. To be built. Pre-Construction. To be built. NET ZERO COASTAL LIVING to be built in the AWARD WINNING, hurricane-resilient community of Hunters Point, just moments from Anna Maria Island! This upcoming residence represents the next generation of luxury coastal living where sustainability, safety, and sophistication meet. Designed with the future in mind, this will be a LEED Certified, net-zero energy home that will generate more power than it consumes, eliminating electric bills entirely. Expect a HERS Index Rating of 0, Tesla EV fast charger, and smart energy systems that will make this home as efficient as it is elegant. To be built with cutting-edge storm-resistant materials, it’s engineered to withstand Florida’s harshest weather with a proven record of no insurance claims or water intrusion in the community, even after major hurricanes. Inside, the modern coastal design will showcase an open-concept layout, high-end finishes, and a private elevator for effortless access between floors. The optional fourth bedroom offers added flexibility for guests, a home office, or expanded family living, while an extended deck provides the perfect vantage point for uninterrupted sunset views over the water. Homeowners at Hunters Point enjoy exclusive access to boating, outdoor recreation, and all the charm of life near Anna Maria Island without the maintenance or worry. Each residence is designed to be self-sustaining, low-maintenance, and short-term rental friendly, offering both personal enjoyment and investment potential. Furniture packages available. Experience a smarter way to live by the sea! A home built not just for today, but for the future.

12413 Gulf Breeze Terrace, Cortez
$3,199,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ Sunset Park SubDv. ⋅ 34215 Zip Code
Welcome to this stunning home in the exclusive Sunset Harbor gated community, a private enclave of eight custom-built residences situated on the tranquil Anna Maria Sound. No expense was spared on this gorgeous waterfront home featuring 4 bedroom 3.5 baths with over 5000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor living space. Ceiling fans in every bedroom, custom shelving enhanced closets, upgraded lighting, quartz countertops, custom cabinets and trim work throughout, solid wood 8’ doors, Hunter Douglas plantation shutters, and a stunning hand-built Ambrosia maple wood staircase are just a some of the features in this newly constructed custom home. Built to Florida Category 5 hurricane standards, this residence includes a tankless water heater, two Trane heating and air conditioning units, controlled by Honeywell Home programmable thermostats and a 50-year concrete flat roof and newly installed reinforced rip rap along a concrete wall at the rear of the property add durability. Step outside to your oasis back yard complete with a 11 by 38-foot heated saltwater pool and spa with designer lighting, all set atop a concrete raised platform. An outdoor custom built outdoor kitchen with a wet bar, refrigerator and propane-powered grill are perfect for entertaining and dining poolside while enjoying incredible views of Anna Maria sound. A 950-pound capacity elevator with Italian marble flooring serves all three floors. The rear of the home includes two 10-by-30-foot fenced decks with porcelain tile flooring, a new dock with an assigned slip that includes a 10,000-pound lift with water and power. The garage level is built on 31 thirty-foot concrete/steel reinforced pylons and features an outdoor shower and a 75-by-25-foot outdoor living area with custom turf and travertine pavers. The oversized garage accommodates 2-4 vehicles and features keyless entry, epoxy concrete flooring, and aluminum ceiling storage racks. The second floor showcases custom-built cabinets in the library, a Hunter Douglas hardwired designer roller sunshade on the slider, a 9-by-11-foot covered front porch, and a custom hand-built fireplace mantle with a propane starting system. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with lighting in and under the cabinets, a farmhouse porcelain sink, a Kitchen-Aid ice maker that produces 25 pounds of ice daily, a Silhouette professional beverage refrigerator, and custom-built cabinets with a hooded specialty-designed vent. Schedule your private showing today!

12917 42nd Terrace W, Cortez
$900,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Mariners Cove Condo SubDv. ⋅ 34215 Zip Code
Presenting a rare and distinguished opportunity to enjoy panoramic waterfront vistas, complemented by the exceptional offering of two boat slips, a rarity along the coast. Ideally set in the prestigious gated enclave of Mariner’s Cove where refined waterfront living is elevated to an art form. Set between the tranquil shores of Anna Maria Sound and Palma Sola Bay, this residence is a statement of timeless design. For the boating enthusiast, the residence includes a rare two slips equipped with a full power pedestal capable of holding a large boat, storage box and ideally at the end of the canal for direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, offering seamless navigation to Anna Maria Sound, Palma Sola Bay, Tampa Bay and Gulf of America. Upon arrival via elevator, you are welcomed into an expansive open-concept residence is a sanctuary of natural light that effortlessly blends coastal ease and anchored by a refined fireplace and framed by floor-to-ceiling glass sliders, inviting the outdoors in and offering uninterrupted vistas of the water beyond. At the center is a dramatic, 30-foot expanse screened lanai with coveted northwest exposure ideal for capturing both morning serenity and evening sunsets. Unique to this residence is an expansive deep-set front patio, a distinctive feature. The kitchen is a culinary work of art, showcasing warm-toned granite counters, designer backsplash, all wood cabinetry with extra pantry storage, and premium stainless-steel appliances with Sub-Zero paneled refrigerator, every detail curated to enhance form and function. In the owner’s suite, panoramic water views create an ever-changing backdrop of coastal splendor. Private access to the lanai, a luxurious en-suite bath with dual vanities, a walk-in shower and a separate soaking tub further underscore the home's spa-like tranquility. Additional appointments include a laundry closet, a secure under-building storage unit, two covered parking spaces, crown molding throughout and recent mechanical upgrades including a newer HVAC system and water heater. Residents of Mariner’s Cove enjoy an array of upscale amenities, including three protected canals, two heated swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and lushly landscaped grounds in a gated community setting. Ideally just one mile from the sugar-sand beaches of Anna Maria Island and near the historic fishing village of Cortez, where waterfront dining, boutiques and marine adventures await. This is more than a residence, it is a curated lifestyle defined by serenity, exclusivity and finest elements of coastal living. An extraordinary opportunity for the discerning buyer seeking a home of distinction in one of Florida’s desired waterfront communities.

3840 Mariners Way Unit 514A, Cortez
$1,395,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Hunters Point SubDv. ⋅ 34215 Zip Code
Welcome to Salty Seagull at Hunter's point, stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is a perfect fit for you! This home is an intelligently powered home with coastal-inspired interior design and comes furnished! Brand new, canal-front, pool home located in an exciting eco-friendly community with a private dock that can accommodate up to a 24ft boat. Hunter's Point is a unique and brand-new community with 86 single-family luxury homes designed to live in harmony with the environment without sacrificing comfort, each self-generating enough power to run itself. This zero-energy smart home has serious green credentials, including a Tesla charger to plug in your car as you arrive. Walking up the stairs to the great room, you will fall in love with the modern coastal living space with a large sectional and side chairs perfect for movie nights and hanging out. The kitchen has high-end new appliances, culinary essentials, and plenty of counter space. Follow the stairs to the three well-appointed bedrooms, ambient lighting, and storage space. The primary bedroom is designed with chic décor, a private balcony, and an ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and sparkling walk-in shower. Perfect for traveling with small kids, the second and third guest bedrooms are connected by a Jack-n-Jill bathroom with a shower and tub combination. A half bath and a washer and dryer can also be found in this home. Great investment property and future bookings already in place! Schedule your showing today!

4321 Marina View Way, Cortez
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