4976 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Unit Villa 18, Longboat Key, FL 34228

$600,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,900
SqFt

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List Price
$600,000
Status
PENDING
MLS#
A4665034
Price Change
▼ $50,000 1780168642
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,900
Subdivision
Windward Bay

Property Description

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!

Additional Information

Amenity/Rec Fee
Boat Slips are first come availability. There is currently a waitlist. Boat slip with lift $60, without lift $55 per month. Kayak and SUP storage $45 per year.
Year Built
1974
Construction
Stucco
Living Area
1,900
Acres
26
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
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Open
Garage Description
1 Car Carport
Exterior Features
Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered, Tennis Court(s)
View
Garden, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Description
Bay/Harbor, Canal - Saltwater
Water
Sailboat Water, Boatable Water, Bay View, Bay Front, Marina, Beach View, Beach Access
Sewer
Public Sewer
Pool Description
Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access
Stories
1
Pets
Yes

Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY.

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