$600,000
4976 Gulf Of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, FL 34228
Listing updated: June 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
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!
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history227 days on market
- Status: ActiveOct 27, 2025
- Listed$735,000Oct 27, 2025
- Price reduced$600,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Villa
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 227
- Subdivision
- Windward Bay Amd
- County
- Manatee
- Year built
- 1974
- Living area
- 1,900 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $316
- Building area
- 2,283 sq ft (Estimated)
- Lot size
- 1,140,000 sq ft
- Lot category
- 20 to less than 50
- Flood zone
- AE (12081C0294F)
- Annual taxes
- $5,878 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 8007917308
- Zoning
- R4MX
- MLS #
- A4665034
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- 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
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Open
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $1,832/mo
- Total annual fees
- $21,984
- HOA name
- Meryem Billaouadil
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Other
- Ownership
- Condominium
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Application, fee and background check. Association approval required. Renters are allowed pets with approval of Owner and Association.
- Approval process
- Application with fee to Association.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered, Tennis Court(s)
- Construction materials
- Stucco
- Roof
- Built-Up, Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Breed Restrictions, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Great Room | First | 28x15 |
| Kitchen | First | 16x10 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x13 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | 10x9 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 14x12 |
| Bathroom 2 | First | 9x5 |
| Bonus Room | First | 18x11 |
| Florida Room | First | 23x8 |
| Laundry | First | 16x8 |
| Foyer | First | 7x4 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-09-18
- On market date
- 2025-10-27
- Original list price
- $735,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 34228 - Longboat Key
- Listing AOR
- Sarasota - Manatee
- Status changed
- 2025-10-27
- Tax legal description
- UNIT 18 V-AC BLDG N WINDWARD BAY, A CONDO ALSO 1/151ST INT IN LEASE AREA PI#80079.1730/8
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
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.
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