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$799,000 | 3 beds | 2 full baths | N/A half baths | 1,504 sqft
Longboat Key, FL 34228
- 3Beds
- 2.00Total Baths
- 2 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 1,504SqFt
- 1974Year Built
- 26.67Acres
- MLS# A4679944
- Residential
- Villa
- Active
- Approx Time on Market4 months, 24 days
- Area34228 - Longboat Key
- CountyManatee
- Subdivision Windward Bay Amd
Overview
AMAZING $51,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT! YOUR SUNRISE SANCTUARY! YOUR SUNSET ESCAPE! An End Unit VillaSteps From Both Shores! Theres a moment just before sunrisewhen soft light touches the bay and the world feels brand new. From this beautifully updated 1504 sq foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath end-unit villa, you wake to that glow each morning. And while the bay lies just a short stroll from your doorwhere dolphins and manatees grace the shorelinethe sense of tranquility begins the moment you step inside your villa. Welcome to your story at Windward Bay, Loved for 33 Years, Transformed for the Next Chapter! Brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring stretches throughout the living spaces. Custom White wooden plantation shutters open like pages of a book, revealing light-filled rooms, a bright inviting great room and a refreshed kitchen where new soft-closing cabinetry meets the timeless richness of granite countertops. Being a corner end unit means privacy, extra windows, and the kind of natural light you feel more than you see. The great room spills out to your private outdoor patioperfect for morning coffee, late lunches, or evening breezes. And as evening arrives, simply walk across the street. The Gulf paints the sky in gold and coral, offering unforgettable sunsets that become a treasured part of your daily rhythm. This home offers peace of mind along with beauty. Its a place where you can truly exhale. This is effortless, maintenance-free living, where parking sits mere steps from your door and bringing in groceries is a breeze. No elevators. No stairs. No inconvenience. Just the freedom of ground-level coastal life. Here, maintenance-free living means all the big things are already done: the entire exterior was upgraded in 2020 with hurricane-impact windows, hurricane-impact sliding doors, and a new roof. ""Pet Friendly"" Windward Bay is one of Longboat Key's most beloved waterfront communitiesknown for its mature landscaping, resort-style amenities, and genuine sense of warmth. People don't just move here; they stay here. In fact, the current owner of this villa has lived here for 33 years, a testament to the comfort, community, and connection the neighborhood provides. Windward Bay isn't just a place to live. It's a place to belong. Spanning 26 lush acres, the community offers three beach access points, a 1/2-mile nature trail, two heated pools, fitness center, sauna, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, kayak launches, boat docks (waitlist), covered parking, and storage. Wildlife is abundant throughout the property, adding magic to everyday life. Financially strong, Windward Bay has completed its Milestone Inspection and Capital Reserve Study. Monthly fees were reduced in 2025 and increased only $13 for 2026. With Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Bridge Street, renowned restaurants, championship golf, boutique shopping, and cultural attractions just minutes away, you're perfectly positioned between quiet island tranquility and vibrant coastal life. A Home That Feels Like a VacationEvery Single Day! A place ready for its next chapteryour chapter. Your Windward Bay story starts herereserve your private viewing today.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness, Fishing, HandicapAccess, Pool, RecreationArea, TennisCourts, Waterfront, WaterAccess, StreetLights
Pets Allowed: Yes
Hoa Fees Frequency: Monthly
Association: Yes
Association Fee Includes: AssociationManagement, CommonAreas, CableTv, Insurance, Internet, MaintenanceGrounds, MaintenanceStructure, PestControl, Pools, RecreationFacilities, ReserveFund, RoadMaintenance, Sewer, Taxes, Trash, Water
Hoa Fees: 1305
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 2.00
Fullbaths: 2
Building Info
Window Features: StormWindows
Roof: Concrete
Building Area Source: Builder
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: Florida
Pool Features: Heated, InGround, Other, Community
Patio: Patio
Exterior Features: SprinklerIrrigation, OutdoorGrill, TennisCourts
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $850,000
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Covered, Guest, Open
Carport: Yes
Car Ports: 1
Green / Env Info
Green Water Conservation: WaterRecycling
Interior Features
Floors: LuxuryVinyl
Levels: One
Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryRoom
Interior Features: CeilingFans, EatInKitchen, WalkInClosets
Appliances: BuiltInOven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From St. Armands Circle head north on FL-789/Gulf of Mexico Drive. Turn right/east into Windward Bay Community. Make immediate left, continue North to destination which is 4750 Gulf of Mexico Drive on your left. (1st street on left) Look for Villas 1-8 sign. Park in guest parking to the left or right of the Villas entrance and walk to Villa 8.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 26.67
Lot Sqft: 1,161,752
Vegetation: FruitTrees, PartiallyWooded
Lot Desc: DeadEnd, NearGolfCourse, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Equipment: IrrigationEquipment
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: ClosedCircuitCameras, FireAlarm, SmokeDetectors, SecurityLights, FireHydrants
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 35
Class Type: Villa
Property Sub Type: Villa
Construction Materials: MetalFrame, Stucco
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1
Foundation: Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 6
Sqft Info
Sqft: 1,504
Bulding Area Sqft: 1,504
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: Builder
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: NA
Tax Legal Description: UNIT 8-V-32-C BLDG J WINDWARD BAY, A CONDO ALSO 1/151ST INT IN LEASE AREA PI#80079.1680/5
Tax Annual Amount: 2953.59
Tax Book Number: 3/Page 82
Unit Info
Unit: Villa 8
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, MunicipalUtilities, PhoneAvailable, SewerConnected, UndergroundUtilities, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront Features: BayAccess, DeededAccess
View: Yes
Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY, ICW
View: Bay, Intercoastal, Water
Directions
From St. Armands Circle head north on FL-789/Gulf of Mexico Drive. Turn right/east into Windward Bay Community. Make immediate left, continue North to destination which is 4750 Gulf of Mexico Drive on your left. (1st street on left) Look for Villas 1-8 sign. Park in guest parking to the left or right of the Villas entrance and walk to Villa 8.This listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS# A4683180 
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4750 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 8, Longboat Key, Florida has 3 Beds, 2 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 4750 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 8, Longboat Key, Florida is A4679944.
The price for 4750 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 8, Longboat Key, Florida is $799,000.
The status of 4750 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 8, Longboat Key, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 4750 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 8, Longboat Key, Florida is Windward Bay Amd.
The home located at 4750 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 8, Longboat Key, Florida was built in 2026.