9604 Cortez Road W Unit 421Bradenton, FL, 34210

BOATER'S PARADISE! This canal-front condo offers a rare opportunity to enjoy true Florida waterfront living with your assigned boat slip (#37) just out back, accommodating up to a 25’ boat and providing quick easy access to local bays, rivers, and the gulf. Located in The Waterway, a sought-after boating community, this residence in an elevator access building is perfectly positioned for convenience and coastal living. Plus, it's just a short drive, boat ride, or bike ride to the glorious beaches on Anna Maria Island. RECENT UPDATES include 2026 exterior paint, 2025 roof for insurance credits, 2024 PGT impact windows throughout for peace-of-mind, and a 2022 HVAC system (serviced 11/2025). Your assigned parking space #421 is conveniently located second from the elevator, and the condo’s front door is the first from the elevator for easy access. THE KITCHEN FEATURES a 2020 Frigidaire Gallery stainless steel appliance suite, warm light oak cabinetry with roll-out shelving, a tall cookie sheet drawer, dual pantries, a lazy Susan, an appliance garage with outlet, and a bank of handy drawers. A high-top breakfast bar with seating makes it perfect for entertaining or casual dining. THE SPACIOUS LIVING AND DINING AREA opens to the enclosed lanai through sliding glass doors, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. THE LANAI FEATURES PGT impact windows, tile flooring, a ceiling fan, and views of your boat dock and the canal below. THE PRIMARY SUITE offers PGT impact windows, a walk-in closet, direct lanai access via sliders, and an updated ensuite bath with a newer double sink raised vanity, soft-close cabinetry, modern lighting, walk-in shower, frameless rain-glass shower doors, and additional storage. In this split bedroom floor plan everyone enjoys privacy, the SECONDARY BEDROOM also features a walk-in closet, PGT impact windows, and its own ensuite bathroom with updated vanity and lighting plus a tub/shower combination. This bath is also accessible from the main living area. ADDITIONAL FEATURES include a dedicated laundry closet with vinyl flooring, Maytag washer & dryer, and built-in shelving. In addition to the owner's assigned parking space #421 the owner can use the open parking area for a second vehicle. RESIDENTS ENJOY a full range of amenities, including a clubhouse with a gathering room and kitchen—available at no cost for owners to reserve for private events. The Waterway also offers a billiards room, game room with ping-pong, a media center, and a well-equipped fitness center. Outdoor amenities include a heated pool and spa, a tennis court that also accommodates pickleball, convenient grilling areas, a kayak storage rack, under building parking, and a car wash area. MONTHLY DUES INCLUDE an array of services including water, sewer, trash, recycling, Spectrum cable & internet (with hardware), pest control inside and outside, maintenance, landscaping, property insurance, and flood insurance. THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a move-in ready, waterfront condo in a true BOATING MECCA— ideal for full-time living or a lock-and-leave coastal retreat. Schedule your showing today!