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Under contract-accepting backup offers. 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 all—this rare Longboat Key community is pet-friendly for Owners and Renters! Don’t 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!
Property Details
Price: $600,000
Sq Ft: 1,900
($316 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
City: Longboat Key
County: Manatee
Type: Single Family
Development: Windward Bay
Subdivision: Windward Bay Amd
Acres: 26.0000
Virtual Tour/Floorplan:
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Year Built: 1974
Listing Number: A4665034
Status Code: Active Under Contract
Taxes: $5,878.00
Tax Year: 2024
Garage:
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Li
Total Recurring Fees: $1,832
Total Recurring Fee Frequency: 0.00
Interior Features:
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Amenities:
Cable TV
Clubhouse
Elevators
Fence Restrictions
Fitness Center
Laundry
Lobby Key Required
Maintenance
Optional Additional Fees
Park
Pickleball Court(s)
Pool
Recreation Facilities
Sauna
Shuffleboard Court
Tennis Court(s)
Trail(s)
Vehicle Restrictions
Financial Information:
Taxes: $5,878.00
Tax Year: 2024
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Exterior Features:
Lighting
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Shower
Sidewalk
Sprinkler Metered
Tennis Court(s)
Equipment:
Convection Oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Exhaust Fan
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
View:
Garden
Water
Waterfront Description:
Bay/Harbor
Canal - Saltwater
Bridges - No Fixed Bridges
Lift
Sailboat Water
Seawall - Concrete
Sarasota Bay/Icw/Canal
View: Bay/Harbor - Full
Canal
School Information:
Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
Middle School: Martha B. King Middle
Junior High: Martha B. King Middle
High School: Bayshore High
Additional Information:
Building Description: Mediterranean
Building Design: Villa Detached
MLS Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
Total Square Footage: 2,283
Price per Square Feet: $315.79
Total Floors: 1
Water: Public
Construction: Stucco
Date Listed: 2025-10-27 00:00:00
Pool Description: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access
Furnished: Unfurnished
Windows: Blinds, Energy Star Qualified Windows, Shades, Storm Window(S), Window Treatments
Parking: Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Open
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Roof: Built-Up, Tile
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Security: Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Pets: Breed Restrictions, Dogs Ok, Number Limit, Size Li
Sewer: Public Sewer
Lot Desc.: Flood Zone, City Limits, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved
Parcel ID: 8007917308
Amenities: Cable Tv, Clubhouse, Elevators, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Park, Pickleball Court(S), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(S), Trail(S), Vehicle Restrictions
Map of 4976 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #Villa 18, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Listing Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Realty
christina.weger@cbrealty.com