512 Palm Ave

About this home

Affordable waterfront living is no longer out of reach. Welcome to your slice of Florida paradise on a saltwater canal with direct access to the Manatee River, where boating, waterfront dining, and sunset cruises become part of everyday life. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, this beautifully renovated home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal living. Launch from your private dock with electric lift and cruise to your favorite waterfront restaurants, spend the afternoon at a nearby sandbar, or enjoy a day on the water with Anna Maria Island and Florida's Gulf beaches accessible in 30 minutes or less by boat. Designed for easy everyday living, the majority of the home's living space is situated on the main floor, including the living room, kitchen, primary suite, and two additional bedrooms. Upstairs, a flexible bonus space offers endless possibilities as a fourth bedroom, home office, media room, or guest retreat. An additional flex room off the garage entry provides even more versatility to fit your lifestyle. Extensively renovated with over $100,000 in upgrades, this home is truly move-in ready. The stunning renovation includes a completely remodeled kitchen featuring new cabinetry, sink, faucet, garbage disposal, refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, and beautiful quartz countertops. Quartz surfaces continue throughout both bathrooms, complemented by new vanities, new tile flooring, and updated fixtures. Additional improvements include new interior doors throughout the living space and brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire main level. Major updates provide exceptional peace of mind, including ALL NEW HURRICANE-IMPACT WINDOWS, a new metal roof (2024), hot water heater (2024), mini-split system for the upstairs flex space (2024), 250-amp electrical panel, garage door opener, blinds, and window treatments. The back porch was newly screened in 2025, creating the perfect place to relax and enjoy the waterfront setting. The fenced backyard offers privacy and space for pets, entertaining, or simply soaking in the Florida sunshine. Step outside and embrace the waterfront lifestyle. The private dock with electric lift makes getting on the water effortless, whether you're heading out for a morning fishing trip, meeting friends at a waterfront restaurant, or spending the day exploring the Manatee River and surrounding waterways. Ideally located near Ellenton Premium Outlets, local shopping, dining, and popular waterfront restaurants, with quick access to I-75, I-275, and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge for an easy commute to St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, and beyond. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or waterfront escape, this exceptional property delivers something many buyers believe no longer exists - affordable waterfront living with direct boating access, major updates already completed, and the true Florida lifestyle right outside your back door.

Facts

Home type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1963

Lot

0.2 acres

Garage

1 spaces

Stories

1

Annual taxes

$3,100

Subdivision

Alford & Vowells

County

Manatee

Features

Waterfront

Waterfront, Canal - Saltwater

Location