One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Snead Island Waterfront Oasis Awaits Your Finishing Touches - A Nature Lover's Dream! Welcome to your slice of paradise on iconic Snead Island! This classic 4BR/2BA ranch home sits on nearly a half-acre waterfront lot with 130 feet of seawall and a private dock, perfect for the boating enthusiast. Enjoy peaceful mornings and stunning sunsets from your oversized, screened in lanai (new screens 2025) with covered seating and a sparkling pool overlooking panoramic water views where fish jump and birds soar. The home features a newer metal roof (2019), brand-new high-efficiency HVAC (2024), hurricane shutters (automatic & manual), circular driveway, and an oversized 2-car garage. Inside, the flexible layout includes a 4th bedroom that can double as a den or office. Nature lovers will appreciate being just a short bike ride to Emerson Point Preserve, a 365-acre nature preserve full of native plants and wildlife with miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, many kayak launches, the J.J. "Toby" Holland educational center, and breathtaking views from several observation towers. After a day of adventure, cool off at the Bradenton Yacht Club, offering fine dining and vibrant social events. Snead Island is perfectly positioned at the mouth of the Manatee River and Tampa Bay with multiple marinas, dry storage options, and public boat launches nearby giving you quick access by boat to the beaches, Egmont Key, Ft. Desoto Park, endless fishing, waterfront dining and aquatic fun. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of paradise on sought-after Snead Island with an ideal canvas for your waterfront lifestyle vision!