$1,075,000

4485 Gulf Of Mexico Drive

Longboat Key, FL 34228

Active
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,175
Sq Ft
1973
Built
WaterfrontWater access$915/sqft
🏠Condominium

Property type

🏗️1973

Year built

📊$915

Price / sq ft

🏘️No HOA

HOA dues

📅37

Days on market

🌊VE

Flood zone

About this home

Renovated direct Gulf-front 2BR/2BA on Longboat Key. End-unit 8th-floor condo at The Arbomar, panoramic sunset views, pets allowed, hurricane-protected. For buyers seeking a move-in-ready beachfront residence on Longboat Key, this renovated direct Gulf-front end unit at The Arbomar delivers updated condition and views that don't quit. The 8th-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan offers 1,175 square feet, with panoramic Gulf views from the balcony and partial bay views from the bedrooms. Inside, the renovated kitchen features wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, under-cabinet lighting, and stainless-steel appliances. Ceramic tile flooring extends through the main living areas, paired with crown molding, plantation shutters, and custom built-ins. Electric hurricane shutters provide added protection. Recent owner improvements include the renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, a newer HVAC system, and a tankless water heater. At the building level, The Arbomar has invested in major upgrades including a new roof, hurricane-rated insulated windows, new entry and storm doors, and water-resistant Gemstone concrete coating on lanais and common breezeways. Amenities include a Gulf-front heated pool, fitness room, club room, community kitchen, kayak storage, and climate-controlled storage. The association is well-managed and well-funded, with quarterly HOA fees of $4,000. Rentals are permitted at one-month minimum, four times per year, after the required ownership holding period; pets are permitted for owners, rentals are pet-free. The residence conveys unfurnished, with one assigned carport space. On Gulf of Mexico Drive near island dining, golf, boating, shopping, St. Armands Circle, and downtown Sarasota.

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$5,436
Property taxes$510
Home insurance (est.)$493

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 history37 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Apr 20, 2026
  2. Listed$1,095,000
    Apr 20, 2026
  3. Price reduced$1,075,000

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Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Condominium
Status
Active
Days on market
37
Subdivision
Arbomar Apts
County
Manatee
Year built
1973
Living area
1,175 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$915
Building area
1,250 sq ft (Public Records)
Lot category
Non-Applicable
Flood zone
VE
Annual taxes
$6,115 (2025)
Parcel #
8016220553
Zoning
R3MX
MLS #
A4690646

Interior Details

Bedrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Interior features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Laundry
Common Area, Laundry Room, Same Floor As Condo Unit
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
East

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Central, Electric
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Parking features
Assigned, Guest
Carport
Yes

HOA & Financial

Total monthly fees
$1,333/mo
Total annual fees
$16,000
HOA name
Civix Property Management | Kevin Wiegand
CDD
No
Homestead exemption
Yes
Min lease term
1 Month
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Ownership
Condominium
Available for lease
Yes
Lease restrictions
Yes
Additional lease restrictions
Buyer to verify all lease restrictions with the association management. Unit owners must own the unit for one year prior to leasing to tenants.
Approval process
Application form completed & submitted to the association management for approval.

Exterior & Construction

Exterior features
Balcony, Hurricane Shutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
Construction materials
Block, Concrete, Stucco
Roof
Built-Up
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, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected

Community

Pets allowed
Cats OK, Dogs OK, 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
Living RoomFirst
Dining RoomFirst
KitchenFirst
Primary BedroomFirst
Bedroom 2First
Balcony/Porch/LanaiFirst

Listing Details

Listing date
2026-04-20
On market date
2026-04-20
Original list price
$1,095,000
Occupant type
Owner
MLS area
34228 - Longboat Key
Listing AOR
Venice
Status changed
2026-04-20
Tax legal description
UNIT 804 ARBOMAR APARTMENTS CONDO PI#80162.2055/3

Flood risk

High riskFEMA Zone VE

Coastal high-hazard area (Zone V) with wave action. In a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area — flood insurance is generally required by lenders.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

From US41/Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, head west onto and over the John Ringling Causeway. Continue on John Ringling Blvd to St Armand's Circle. Go north on N Boulevard of the Presidents, which turns into John Ringling Parkway. Take John Ringling Parkway to Gulf of Mexico Dr on Longboat Key. Arbomar is located on the west side of the road at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Dr on Longboat Key.

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