Active925 BAYSHORE DRIVE
TERRA CEIA, FL 34250
About this home
Terra Ceia, also known as Heavenly Earth, is the name of the State Archaeological Site of the Madeira Bickel Mound. This remarkable custom-built home, which has remained high and dry despite the 2024 storms, offers 4,055 square feet of air-conditioned space and 5,641 square feet of wraparound porches, screened lanai, and three open-air decks. It is perfectly situated on 1.66 acres of private uplands with a fenced yard. A decorative electric gate opens on your command, inviting you to stay and observe the natural bird habitat in an artesian pond. A private elevator takes you to the main levels of this spacious and open home, featuring soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, all-wood cabinets, a gas fireplace, granite countertops, and arched entries. The grand foyer with a wraparound staircase will also take you to all the well-used spaces in this home, which include two offices and a morning room. The three spacious bedrooms are all en suite, with the master suite offering a large jetted tub, a large separate walk-in shower with its own water heater, double sinks, a dressing vanity, and a spacious closet. A fabulous air-conditioned observatory with a wet bar, open deck, offers a 180-degree view of nature and Terra Ceia Bay. Enjoy the convenience of a community boat ramp. You will appreciate the side entry oversized garage with ample storage space. Located in a quiet yet convenient area, you will experience the Old Florida feeling of relaxation as you explore this 4,200-acre protected land surrounding the island. Recent updates include(Roof and gutters 2025, exterior painted, electric gate motor replaced)
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Living area
- 4,055 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Stories
- 2
- Features
- Attic Ventilator, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator…
- Appliances
- Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 72,310 sqft (1.66 ac)
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Block, Stucco, Frame
- Exterior
- Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Parking
- Garage
- 4 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $9,568 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $370/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public, Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 2009
- Subdivision
- TERRA CEIA ISLAND
- County
- Manatee
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Palm View Elementary
- Middle
- Lincoln Middle
- High
- Palmetto High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 72 days
- MLS #
- MFR784892565
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Babette Paige · COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $7,585/mo
- Property tax
- $797/mo
- Home insurance
- Left out until you enter a quote
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Listed | $1,499,999 | — |
Neighbourhood
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