Market Snapshot: Capetown Village a charming west Bradenton enclave
Just to the east of the Pointe West neighborhood in Bradenton, Capetown Village is a beautiful enclave of 42 homes nestled among lush Florida greenery. Both entrances from Pointe West Boulevard have canopied roadways leading into the neighborhood. There are plenty of palm trees and all kinds of bushes and shrubbery, creating a special, charming ambiance.
“It’s fairytale-like,” said Divina Maruca, owner/broker of Maruca Realty. “All the oak trees – they’re everywhere, even in the middle of the roads and you drive around them.” She added, “It’s so quiet and peaceful.”
Capetown Village was developed in 1996 as a land condominium community. Residents have deeded ownership of their lots, but the HOA takes care of all the maintenance. Monthly fees of $285 cover lawn care, tree trimming, irrigation, basic cable and internet, and upkeep of the community pool and the private roads. Homeowners pay for utilities separately.
The architectural design of Capetown Village is New England style throughout. Some of the one- and two-story, single-family residences feature front porches and octagonal towers, evoking Cape Cod lighthouses. Most have light gray exterior siding with white trimming. “All have different looks and floor plans,” said Maruca.
There are American flags on display in just about every front yard. “It’s one of the friendliest communities I’ve been involved with,” said Maruca. “The home I’m listing belongs to a friend of mine, and I’ve been to more barbecues and neighborhood get-togethers than I can count.”
Maruca’s listing at 2302 63rd St. W. is a three-bed, two-bath one-story home with 1,632 square feet of living space. The attached tower has 20-foot coffered ceilings and six large windows that let in the sunlight, creating a bright, airy atmosphere. The previous occupant made it her art studio. The current owner uses it as her dining room, with a beautiful shell chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
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The master bedroom to the rear of the house has French doors leading to the patio. One of the guest bedrooms has a built-in office with filing cabinet storage and glass cabinets for books. The kitchen has granite countertops and an eat-in counter. There’s lots of pantry space, too, and a washer-dryer end closet.
Since 2017 the house has been extensively renovated with new carpet, ceiling fans, a tankless water heater installed in 2020, new appliances, new outdoor porch and garage lighting fixtures, and a new air-conditioning system and roof. The asking price is $499,900.
“It’s a gorgeous place with all the things you’d want for a long-term home,” said Maruca. “Some of the furniture can be purchased as well, like the dining room table which works so well in the space.”
The other house on the market in Capetown Village, at 2301 64th Street West, is a four-bed, four-bath, two-story home with 2,477 square feet under air. The living room boasts an 18-foot ceiling and a fireplace flanked by large vertical windows. A wooden staircase leads to the second-floor landing overlooking the rooms below. All four bedrooms have spacious closets. Updates include new luxury vinyl flooring throughout, impact-resistant windows, plantation shutters and a new roof.
A private, heated swimming pool and spa with a rock waterfall and pool current machine under a covered lanai provides for outdoor fun and entertainment. A new paver driveway and walkway front the two-car, attached garage and the entrance. The home is priced at $750,000.
Besides the serenity and sense of privacy, residents of Capetown Village love the convenient location. Blake Hospital is just to the north on 59th Street West. The G.T Bray Park and Recreation Complex, with hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and a slew of sports facilities, lies less than a mile to the south.
Nearby stores, banks, and restaurants line Manatee Avenue and Cortez Road. Anna Maria Island, downtown Bradenton, the State College of Florida, IMG Academy, and the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport are all within easy driving distance.
“It’s just a beautiful place,” said Maruca.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Market Snapshot: Maintenance-free Capetown Village has 42 homes
