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4976 Gulf Of Mexico Drive #VILLA 18

LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,900

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Acres26

Acres(Lot)

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!

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $600,000

AD Id : 68122695

MLS Id : MFRA4665034

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 26 Acres

Living Area Size : 1,900

Year Built : 1974

County : Manatee

Subdivision: Windward Bay Amd

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    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 Roof: Built-Up, Tile Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room

    Roofing Information

    Built-Up, Tile
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Central Cooling: Central Air Water front: 1 WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1974
  • Exterior Features

    French Doors, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered, Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Stucco Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Features

    Private Pool: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: FloodZone, City Limits, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved Lot Square Feet: 1140000 Lot Acres: 26 Lot Size (SqMt): 105909

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Villa Style: Mediterranean

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$735000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Book Number: 2602-989 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 Annual Tax: $5878 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 8007917308

  • Parking Information

    Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Open

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water Included 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

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary Junior High School: Martha B. King Middle Senior High School: Bayshore High
  • Utility Information

    BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: WINDWARD BAY AMD City: LONGBOAT KEY Direction: 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.
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Undisclosed Address, Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $650,000 2 2 1,300 1,300 SqFt
340 Gulf Of Mexico Driv.., Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $1,775,000 3 3 2,298 2,298 SqFt
340 Gulf Of Mexico Driv.., Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $2,345,000 3 3 2,314 2,314 SqFt
360 Gulf Of Mexico Driv.., Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $1,075,000 3 3 2,298 2,298 SqFt
360 Gulf Of Mexico Driv.., Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $1,795,000 3 4 2,581 2,581 SqFt
350 Gulf Of Mexico Driv.., Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $938,500 2 3 2,394 2,394 SqFt
100 Sands Point Road #324, Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $980,000 3 2 1,941 1,941 SqFt
100 Sands Point Road #303, Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $915,000 3 2 1,941 1,941 SqFt
100 Sands Point Road #323, Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $1,395,000 3 2 1,941 1,941 SqFt
380 Gulf Of Mexico Driv.., Longboat Key, FL, 34228 $1,049,000 2 3 2,380 2,380 SqFt
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MLS: MFRMLS #A4665034 LISTED BY: Christina Weger, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-383-6411 SOURCE: MFRMLS (My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS) (Listings courtesy of MFRMLS (My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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