$769,000
4500 Gulf Of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, FL 34228
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
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
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
- Status: ActiveFeb 23, 2026
- Listed$778,000Nov 15, 2025
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | 15x9 |
| Great Room | First | 27x15 |
| Florida Room | First | 23x8 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 15x13 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 12x11.6 |
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
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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