Eric Chery
$499,0004 bd3 ba2,258 sqft$221 /sqft$3,918 /mo all-in ↓

3009 61ST DRIVE E, ELLENTON, FL, 34222

Active7 days on marketListed Jul 16, 2026MLS #A4700164

Single Family ResidenceBREAKWATER

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About this home

3009 61ST DRIVE E

This exceptional property checks all the boxes and then adds more. Enhanced with a $60,000 LUXE upgrade package this 4-bedroom 3 bath home features an open floor plan that creates seamless connection throughout, including Two private en-suites ideal for multi-generational living or guest comfort. Gourmet chef's kitchen designed as the heart of the home. Beautiful Quartz countertop, striking designer back splash, Beautiful soft grey wood cabinetry provides that touch of elegance. Soft close drawers. Endless storage, Luxury vinyl flooring, Water softener, water filtration system, upgraded fans & lighting, Built in wall Shelving in Great Room. Extended living room. Fully insulated garage with decorative epoxy flooring durability & slip resistant. 6' privacy fence outside the large screened lanai. With all the emphasis on energy costs this home is loaded with energy features gas water heater, off ridge vent and flow soffit system for effective attic ventilation, gas dryer, stove & tank-less water heater. Building wrap which directs water downward and outward to reduce moisture intrusion. Gutters, Energy efficient appliances to reduces energy consumption, Low-E dual pane Energy saving windows R30 insulation, air infiltrator sealant applied around all exterior openings, low consumption plumbing fixtures, tank-less gas water heater, fully insulated garage. New Fabric hurricane shutters (replaces traditional). Home is concrete block w/Cementous textured finish. Additional enhancements feature blue tooth oven, video doorbell, hardwired rooms, USB outlets in kitchen and Primary suite, Cable and High-speed internet wireless router, cable included in the low HOA fees. Sentricon termite prevention system around exterior of home and pest control in walls. Nestled in this quaint boutique community known as Breakwater/Marwood with access to everywhere and everything. Airports, theatre, fine dining, etc. Sarasota, Tampa, St. Pete and a selection of beautiful sandy beaches, boating, fishing and other recreation.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2,258

Sqft

0.14 ac

Lot size

2

Garage

2023

Year built

One

Levels

$221

Per sqft

Pets allowed

Inside

FlooringLuxury Vinyl
AppliancesDishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Gas Water Heater · Ice Maker · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator · Tankless Water Heater · Washer · Water Purifier · Water Softener
InteriorAccessibility Features · Built-in Features · Ceiling Fan(s) · Eating Space In Kitchen · High Ceilings · Kitchen/Family Room Combo · Open Floorplan · Pest Guard System · Primary Bedroom Main Floor · Smart Home · Solid Surface Counters · Solid Wood Cabinets · Split Bedroom · Thermostat · Walk-In Closet(s) · Window Treatments
LaundryGas Dryer Hookup · Laundry Room · Washer Hookup
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral

Outside & construction

RoofShingle
ConstructionBlock · Cement Siding
FoundationSlab
FacesEast
ParkingDriveway · Garage Door Opener
ExteriorHurricane Shutters · Lighting · Private Entrance · Rain Gutters · Sidewalk · Sliding Doors · Sprinkler Metered

Community & fees

HOA fee$137/mo
Taxes (2025)$5,552/yr
PetsCats OK, Dogs OK, Yes

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Public · Sewer Connected · Sprinkler Meter · Underground Utilities · Water Connected
WaterPublic

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.

$3,918 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$2,938
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$221
Property tax — 2025 actual bill$463
HOA fee — from the listing$137
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeFHADown payment3.5% · $17,465Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.

These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

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Loan type
Down payment3.5% · $17,465
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$3,918/mo

Principal & interest$2,938
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$221
Property taxes (actual bill)$463
HOA / condo fee$137
Est. insurance$160

Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.

Value check

Is the price right?

The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.

List $499K
$410KedgeAI estimate $454,603 · range $427K$503K$523K

vs edgeAI estimate

+9.8%

$/sqft vs Ellenton actives

$221 vs $181

Days on market

7 vs 68 typical

Where $221/sqft sits among the 96 Ellenton actives

37
36
12 · this home
4
1
6
$116–168$168–221$221–273$273–325$325–377$377+

The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.

Where it sits

Inside Ellenton

Map of 3009 61ST DRIVE E

Drive times from this address

Downtown Tampa43 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)54 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Get to know Ellenton. See the full Ellenton guide →

ELLENTON 34222 — neighborhood snapshot

Population

14,529

Median age

55.7

Median income

$66,105

Median home value

$194,300

Avg household

2.34

Households w/ children

1,253

For the school run

Manatee County School District

ElementaryJames Tillman Elementary Magnet School★★★★★
MiddleLincoln Memorial Middle School★★★★
HighPalmetto High School★★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Ellenton market

Seller’s marketBalanced5.5 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$329K$415K

Ellenton median sold, yr/yr

94.4%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

44 of 96

Ellenton actives have cut their price

Median sold price, Ellenton, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 104% above the ELLENTON 34222 median. See the full Ellenton market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

Jul 16, 2026Listed at $499,000 · 7 days on market since
2023Built · BREAKWATER

Reality check

What actually sold near 3009 61ST DRIVE E

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

2907 61ST TERRACE ESold · Jul ’25

$500,000

2907 61ST TERRACE E · same community

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,258 sqft · $221/sqft · 62 DOM

2926 61ST DRIVE ESold · Nov ’25

$475,000

2926 61ST DRIVE E · same community

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,228 sqft · $213/sqft · 168 DOM

2000 SE 26th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316Sold · Jun ’26

$1,150,000

2000 SE 26th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,294 sqft · $889/sqft · 31 DOM

Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.

Your home team

The pros in your corner

Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

Eric Chery

Your agent

Eric Chery

Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3009 61ST DRIVE E — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3009 61ST DRIVE E — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

3009 61ST DRIVE E FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 3009 61ST DRIVE E?+

With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,918/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $137/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.

How much are the HOA fees at 3009 61ST DRIVE E?+

The association fee works out to $137 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.

What are the property taxes on 3009 61ST DRIVE E?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,552. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

Are pets allowed at 3009 61ST DRIVE E?+

The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.

How does the price compare to other homes in Ellenton?+

At $499,000, this home is listed about 88% above the Ellenton median of $265,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 3009 61ST DRIVE E?+

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School (elementary), Lincoln Memorial Middle School (middle), Palmetto High School (high) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

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