Sunset Harbor Cortez, Florida
Covered waterfront pavilion at sunset, view across Anna Maria Sound to the private dock

12925 42nd Terrace West · Cortez, Florida 34215

A private waterfront sanctuary
on Anna Maria Sound

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Offered at $7,775,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 5,138 sq ft Living Area
  • 0.47 acres Lot Size
  • 1996 Year Built
  • Anna Maria Sound Waterfrontage

The Residence

Sophisticated waterfront elegance.

Set on two private lots within the gated enclave of Sunset Harbor lies a very special waterfront estate. This Mediterranean-inspired estate captures sweeping water and sunset views across Anna Maria Sound from almost every room. Beautifully reimagined, the residence blends timeless coastal architecture with chic design for the discerning buyer who demands quality. A generational property in one of Florida's most desirable locations.

Set within the gated community of Sunset Harbor in the historic fishing village of Cortez — moments from Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and the cultural pulse of downtown Sarasota.

Sun-filled great room opening to sweeping views across the Sound

Features

Every detail considered.

Interior

  • 5,138 sq ft of light-filled living space
  • Four bedrooms, five baths, primary suite with dual baths
  • Two executive offices
  • Newly built gourmet kitchen
  • Open entertaining rooms with impact-rated glass sliders and custom millwork
  • Private elevator serving all levels
  • Whole-house water filtration
  • Whole-house generator
  • Newly upgraded HVAC

Outdoor

  • Pool and spa overlooking the Sound
  • Multiple outdoor entertaining areas
  • Expansive multi-level terraces
  • Sumptuous tropical gardens and landscape
  • Sunset-facing waterfront orientation

Waterfront

  • New private dock with twin boat lifts — 24,000 lb and a covered 10,000 lb
  • New seawall along the property's waterfront
  • Direct deep-water access to the Intracoastal Waterway
  • Minutes by water to the Gulf of Mexico

Location

  • Gated Sunset Harbor community
  • Steps from Anna Maria Island
  • Short drive to IMG Academy
  • Short drive to Longboat Key, Sarasota & SRQ

On Film

Tour the estate.

Two cinematic films capture the residence and its setting on Anna Maria Sound.

Film I
Film II

Location

Where Anna Maria Sound meets the Gulf.

Cortez is a working fishing village dating to the 1880s — and one of the last of its kind on Florida's Gulf coast. From your dock, it is minutes by water to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico, and a short drive across the bridge to the white sands of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key.

Anna Maria Island beaches
~5 minutes
Longboat Key
~15 minutes
Downtown Sarasota
~30 minutes
Sarasota–Bradenton Intl. (SRQ)
~25 minutes
Tampa Intl. (TPA)
~1 hour

The Neighborhood

A lifestyle without compromise.

Cortez sits at the doorstep of the Gulf coast's most coveted destinations — barefoot beaches, downtown Sarasota's restaurants and culture, world-class marinas and golf — all within minutes by car or boat.

  • Aerial view of Anna Maria Island coastline at sunset

    Anna Maria Island

  • Aerial of downtown Sarasota and the Ringling Bridge

    Downtown Sarasota

  • Marina Jack at downtown Sarasota's waterfront

    Marina Jack

  • Siesta Beach sunset, #1 beach in the USA

    Siesta Key

Private Inquiry

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Showings are by appointment only. Please reach out directly — we respond personally to every inquiry.

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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Square footage, lot size, and feature lists subject to verification. Offered exclusively to qualified buyers.

Front elevation with double staircase and water beyondThree-bay garage and Mediterranean front facadeFoyer at dusk — arched columns and sunset water viewGrand foyer with twin sweeping staircasesGreat room with sweeping water views and open balcony aboveOpen great room and gourmet kitchen with double-height ceilingFamily den with fireplace media wall and double-height ceilingFormal living room beneath the upper-floor balconyPowder bath with sculptural basinWalk-in wine roomChef's kitchen with professional range and water viewKitchen island in warm oak with quartz countersGalley side of the kitchen with induction rangeKitchen open to the great room, with water on the leftFormal dining room with chandelier and curated artworkCasual dining with full-height sliders to the terraceLight-filled study with arched windowsMahogany-paneled office with bay window over the SoundOffice desk facing the water through the bay windowPrimary bedroom with private terrace overlooking the waterGuest suite with media wall and viewsGuest suite opening to the upper terraceGuest suite with private balcony onto the SoundLight coastal guest suite with bay windowPrimary bath with whirlpool tub and double vanityGarden tub set in the bay window of the primary bathPrimary closet and dressing areaGuest bath with rainfall showerGuest bath with full shower and vanityWaterfront fitness room with bay viewsCovered loggia overlooking the tropical gardenPool deck and palm canopy from the side gardenPool, spa, and private dock on Anna Maria SoundHeated pool and spa with the full estate behindRear elevation with pool and spa in foregroundPrivate dock with covered boat liftInside the covered slip looking out across the SoundFront elevation at twilight, lit garages beneath a painted skyGrand foyer at sunset, water glow through the windowsPrivate dock at vivid sunset over Anna Maria SoundAerial overhead of the property, dock, and Sunset HarborWelcome to Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island signRiverwalk amphitheater on the Bradenton waterfrontEntrance to IMG Academy in Bradenton, FloridaThe Ritz-Carlton Sarasota lobby and loungePowerboats racing offshore at the Suncoast Grand PrixSport fishing yacht running offshoreSunset over the open Gulf of Mexico
1 / 48 Front elevation with double staircase and water beyond