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$600,000 | 3 beds | 2 full baths | N/A half baths | 1,900 sqft
Longboat Key, FL 34228
- 3Beds
- 2.00Total Baths
- 2 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 1,900SqFt
- 1974Year Built
- 26.00Acres
- MLS# A4665034
- Residential
- Villa
- Active
- Approx Time on Market8 months, 29 days
- Area34228 - Longboat Key
- CountyManatee
- Subdivision Windward Bay Amd
Overview
Virtually Staged. PRICE REDUCED! Experience the ultimate Longboat Key lifestyle in this waterfront gem featuring stunning Sarasota Bay and canal views. This spacious residence offers two Bedrooms, two Bathrooms, a versatile Bonus Room (ideal as a 3rd Bedroom, Home Office or private In-Law/Nanny Suite), plus a generous laundry room with newer full-size machines. This villa has been completely and meticulously renovated, with no detail overlooked and no expense spared. Beyond its stunning finishes, this home offers something incredibly valuable: Exceptional Peace of Mind! Major infrastructure updates include new electrical and plumbing systems, new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, fresh interior paint, and Hurricane-Impact Windows and Doors throughout. EVEN BETTER...exterior Building Maintenance Repairs and Insurance (including Flood, Hurricane, and Hazard coverage) are all included in the monthly HOA fee, creating a truly low-stress ownership experience. Recent updates include stylishly renovated bathrooms with stone countertops and new vanities, while the spacious new kitchen offers stainless appliances, quartz counters, plus abundant storage and counter space. This home also features a light-filled Florida room opening to a private patio, perfect for outdoor grilling, dining under the stars or watching playful manatees and dolphins in the canal. And for ultimate convenience, everyday living is effortless with the attached covered carport. Beyond your private retreat, Windward Bay offers resort-style amenities across 26 pristine, landscaped bay front acres. Enjoy two heated pools with complimentary lounge seating, saunas, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, shuffleboard, boat slips ($50/month or $55/month with owner-provided lift), kayak/paddle board storage and launch ($45/year), fishing, and three private beach access points. Plus, Zota Beach Resort is just across the street for elegant dining and nightly sunsets. Windward Bay is a proactive, well-managed community that has passed its structural integrity inspection and is certified for another 10 years. Owners may rent up to twice per year with a one-month minimum, offering excellent income potential. Best of allthis rare Longboat Key community is pet-friendly for Owners and Renters! Dont miss your chance to own a slice of island paradise and enjoy a relaxed, coastal lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty and first-class amenities. Your dream retreat awaits!
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: BoatSlip, Clubhouse, CommunityMailbox, Dock, Fitness, Fishing, Marina, Park, Pool, RecreationArea, TennisCourts, Waterfront, WaterAccess, StreetLights, Sidewalks
Pets Allowed: BreedRestrictions, DogsOk, NumberLimit, SizeLimit, Yes
Hoa Fees Frequency: Monthly
Association: Yes
Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevators, FitnessCenter, MaintenanceGrounds, Laundry, Pickleball, Park, Pool, RecreationFacilities, ShuffleboardCourt, Sauna, TennisCourts, Trails, CableTv
Hoa Fees Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: AssociationManagement, CommonAreas, CableTv, Insurance, Internet, MaintenanceGrounds, MaintenanceStructure, PestControl, Pools, RecreationFacilities, ReserveFund, Sewer, Taxes, Trash, Water
Hoa Fees: 1305
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 2.00
Fullbaths: 2
Building Info
Window Features: Blinds, EnergyStarQualifiedWindows, StormWindows, WindowTreatments
Roof: BuiltUp, Tile
Building Area Source: Estimated
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: SpanishMediterranean
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, InGround, Lap, OutsideBathAccess, Other, Association, Community
Patio: Patio
Exterior Features: FrenchPatioDoors, SprinklerIrrigation, Lighting, OutdoorGrill, OutdoorShower, TennisCourts
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $735,000
Disclosures: CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure,FloodPlainDisclosure
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Covered, Deeded, Guest, Open, OffStreet
Carport: Yes
Car Ports: 1
Green / Env Info
Green Water Conservation: WaterRecycling
Interior Features
Floors: LuxuryVinyl, Tile
Levels: One
Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryRoom
Interior Features: CeilingFans, EatInKitchen, LivingDiningRoom, MainLevelPrimary, StoneCounters, WalkInClosets, WindowTreatments
Appliances: ConvectionOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From south end of Longboat Key, go north on Gulf of Mexico Drive to 4000 block. When Zota Beach Resort is on the left, make a right into Windward Bay and bear left heading north inside community. At the north end of the community, you'll reach a ""T"" intersection. Make a left and Villa 18 will be immediately on your right.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 26
Lot Sqft: 1,140,000
Vegetation: PartiallyWooded
Lot Desc: CityLot, Flat, FloodZone, NearGolfCourse, Level, OutsideCityLimits, NearPublicTransit, BuyerApprovalRequired, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: TennisCourts
Equipment: IrrigationEquipment
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: SmokeDetectors, FireHydrants, KeyCardEntry, LobbySecured
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 36
Class Type: Villa
Property Sub Type: Villa
Property Condition: NewConstruction
Property Attached: Yes
Construction Materials: Stucco
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1
Foundation: Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 10
Sqft Info
Sqft: 1,900
Bulding Area Sqft: 2,283
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: Estimated
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,024
Tax Lot: 18
Tax Legal Description: UNIT 18 V-AC BLDG N WINDWARD BAY, A CONDO ALSO 1/151ST INT IN LEASE AREA PI#80079.1730/8
Tax Annual Amount: 5878
Tax Book Number: 2602-989
Unit Info
Unit: Villa 18
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, FiberOpticAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, MunicipalUtilities, PhoneAvailable, SewerConnected, UndergroundUtilities, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: BayAccess, BeachAccess, Bayfront, CanalAccess, GulfAccess
View: Yes
Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY/ICW/CANAL
View: Bay, Canal, Garden, Water
Directions
From south end of Longboat Key, go north on Gulf of Mexico Drive to 4000 block. When Zota Beach Resort is on the left, make a right into Windward Bay and bear left heading north inside community. At the north end of the community, you'll reach a ""T"" intersection. Make a left and Villa 18 will be immediately on your right.This listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
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4976 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 18, Longboat Key, Florida has 3 Beds, 2 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 4976 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 18, Longboat Key, Florida is A4665034.
The price for 4976 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 18, Longboat Key, Florida is $600,000.
The status of 4976 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 18, Longboat Key, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 4976 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 18, Longboat Key, Florida is Windward Bay Amd.
The home located at 4976 Gulf of Mexico Drive UNIT Villa 18, Longboat Key, Florida was built in 2026.