$769,000

4500 Gulf Of Mexico Drive

Longboat Key, FL 34228

Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,523
Sq Ft
26.67
Acres
1975
Built
WaterfrontWater accessPrivate pool26.67 acres$505/sqft
🏠Condominium

Property type

🏗️1975

Year built

📐1,161,752 sqft

Lot size

📊$505

Price / sq ft

🏘️No HOA

HOA dues

📅158

Days on market

🚗1

Garage space

🌊AE, VE

Flood zone

About this home

"One Chance! One Corner-End Condo! One Dream! Don’t Let It Slip Away!” The only coveted South Marina corner/end unit currently on the market at Windward Bay—these special residences are truly prized. End units are usually the first to sell, and for good reason: they offer approximately 250 additional square feet of living space, flooding your home with light and delivering a bright, inviting atmosphere you’ll love. This second-floor location is equally exceptional—it’s the only level where you can enjoy continuous flooring throughout, creating a sleek and modern look. No one below means more freedom, more fun, and more style. Truly extraordinary, this special end unit offers a front-row seat to nature’s most enchanting show. Picture dolphins leaping in the sparkling waters and gentle manatees gliding just below your window—the very reason the current owners fell in love with this home. From breathtaking sunrises to moonlit reflections shimmering across Sarasota Bay, every moment feels like a postcard come to life. Step inside and feel the difference! Where luxury meets comfort with a complete remodel featuring a stunning Thomasville kitchen, sleek new floors, and beautifully updated bathrooms (2022). Enjoy modern conveniences like a Midea refrigerator, remote-control blinds (2025), and most importantly peace of mind with automatic hurricane shutters in the Living and Florida Rooms. This two-bedroom, two-bath property is more than a condo—it’s a lifestyle defined by serenity, security, spectacular views, and maintenance free living. Located in pet-friendly Windward Bay, where two pets are welcome, this community offers the best of Longboat Key Coastal Dream Living. Community Highlights: Enjoy three beach access points (including one private), 26 acres of lush tropical surroundings including ½ mile of nature trails, two heated pools for year-round enjoyment, fitness center and sauna, clubhouse for social gatherings, tennis and pickleball courts, boat docks (waitlist) and kayak launches for water enthusiasts, covered parking and storage. With convenient access to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Bridge Street, Historic Cortez fishing village, championship golf courses, renowned restaurants, shopping destinations, and vibrant cultural attractions, you'll never have a shortage of entertainment options. Windward Bay is a financially healthy Condo Association with a proactive Board. The Milestone Inspection and Capital Reserve Study are complete, Monthly Condo Fees for 2025 were actually reduced, and the new 2026 Monthly Condo fees only increased by $13. Own the best of Longboat Key Bayfront living and make it yours before it’s just a memory! Paradise has an address..and it's 4500 Gulf of Mexico Drive #G206 on Longboat Key, in the rare gem of a community known as Windward Bay! Contact us today to schedule your private showing. Live the Magic & Don't Miss Out! Your Waterfront Dream Awaits!”

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$3,888
Property taxes$659
Home insurance (est.)$352

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 history158 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Feb 23, 2026
  2. Listed$778,000
    Nov 15, 2025
  3. Price reduced$769,000

Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Condominium
Status
Active
Days on market
158
Subdivision
Windward Bay Amd
County
Manatee
Year built
1975
Living area
1,523 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$505
Lot size
1,161,752 sq ft
Lot category
20 to less than 50
Flood zone
AE, VE
Garage
1 spaces
Pool
Private pool
Annual taxes
$7,913 (2025)
Parcel #
8007915807
Zoning
R4MX
MLS #
A4671822

Interior Details

Bedrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier
Interior features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Closet
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
West

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Attached garage
Yes
Parking features
Ground Level, Guest, Basement

HOA & Financial

Total monthly fees
$1,598/mo
Total annual fees
$19,176
HOA name
Meryem Billaouadil
CDD
No
Min lease term
1 Month
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Ownership
Condominium
Available for lease
Yes
Lease restrictions
Yes
Additional lease restrictions
Minimum Lease Restrictions is 1 month, two rentals per year.
Approval process
Online Transfer Application, buyer transfer/application fee, and background check.

Exterior & Construction

Exterior features
Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sauna, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
Construction materials
Metal Frame, Stucco
Roof
Built-Up, Membrane, Tile
Foundation
Stilt/On Piling
Pool
Private pool
Waterfront
Yes
Water access
Yes
Water view
Yes
Road surface
Asphalt, Paved

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected

Community

Pets allowed
Yes

Schools

ElementaryAnna Maria ElementaryGreatSchools ↗
MiddleMartha B. King MiddleGreatSchools ↗
High SchoolBayshore HighGreatSchools ↗

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

RoomLevelDimensions
KitchenFirst15x9
Great RoomFirst27x15
Florida RoomFirst23x8
Primary BedroomFirst15x13
Bedroom 2First12x11.6

Listing Details

Listing date
2025-11-14
On market date
2025-11-15
Original list price
$778,000
Occupant type
Vacant
MLS area
34228 - Longboat Key
Listing AOR
Sarasota - Manatee
Status changed
2026-02-23
Tax legal description
UNIT 206 BLDG G WINDWARD BAY, A CONDO ALSO 1/151ST INT IN LEASE AREA PI#80079.1580/7

Flood risk

High riskFEMA Zone AE, VE

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 St. Armands Circle head north on FL-789/Gulf of Mexico Drive. Turn right/east into Windward Bay Community. Make immediate right, continue South to destination which is the second/last building on the left, "G" building, 4500 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Park in guest parking on right. Take elevator or stairs to Floor 2, Unit 206

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