Welcome to your bay front condo on Longboat Key, where every day begins with breathtaking sunrises and panoramic views of Sarasota Bay. This updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence is designed for comfort, featuring easy to maintain tile throughout the main living spaces, creating a streamlined aesthetic. The open-concept great room flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen complete with stainless appliances, granite counters, and a westerly facing window for enjoying stunning sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Each evening, you'll also enjoy moonrises reflecting off the bay and gentle breezes over the serene waters from your 22-foot wall of floor-to-ceiling windows in the Florida room, a perfect backdrop for relaxation or entertaining. The primary bedroom, nestled at the far end of the home for privacy, offers more bay views, direct access to the Florida room, and a generously sized ensuite bathroom with walk-in closet and conveniently placed laundry. The second bedroom, equally serene, also boasts bay views, direct access to the Florida room, and is served by an adjacent updated bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for your guests. This condo offers peace of mind with 2019 hurricane-rated windows, a 2019 HVAC system, and a 2019 water heater. Underbuilding parking and a private storage room provide additional convenience and value. Plus, one of the two community pools is just outside your front door, adding to the fun and ease of your tropical lifestyle. Located in the sought-after Windward Bay community, this lushly landscaped oasis is 26 acres and .5 mile long of direct bay front property, offering an unparalleled low density, serene living experience. There are fruit trees, walking/biking paths, picnic tables, and fire pits for your pleasure. Residents can also enjoy a wide range of amenities, including two boat basins with slips available for rent ($40/month or $45/month with an owner-supplied lift), kayak launches and storage ($35/year), fishing with fish cleaning stations, three beach accesses directly across the street, plus a large clubhouse with gathering space, catering kitchen, fitness center, locker rooms, and saunas. Additional recreational facilities include 2 heated pools with sundecks and complimentary chaises, shuffleboard, tennis, and pickleball courts. Ensuring peace of mind for years to come, this community is meticulously maintained with freshly painted buildings, new roofs, and a recently passed Milestone Integrity Inspection that certifies the buildings for another 10 years. The rental policy is flexible, with a one-month minimum or longer rental period allowed up to 2/year, and owners can rent immediately upon ownership without a waiting period. Beyond the on-site amenities, the unbeatable location is just a short drive from the restaurants, shops, and cultural activities of Saint Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota. For fine dining, the Zota Beach Resort is right across the street, and the nearby Centre Shops offer everything from Pilates and a diner to a seafood restaurant, ice cream shop, bank, and boutiques. With all special assessments already paid by the Seller, this condo represents an exceptional value and opportunity for any Buyer. Furnishings are optional if helpful to the Buyer.
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Florida Room Dimensions: 22 x 8
- Great Room Dimensions: 23 x 14
- Florida Room Level: First
- Great Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Florida Room, Great Room
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Stone Counters
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Negotiable
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Window Features: Impact Glass/Storm Windows, Window Treatments
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 9
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY & ICW
- Water Features: Bay/Harbor, Beach, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina
- Bay/Harbor
- Marina
- Waterfront Feet: 340
Exterior and Lot Features
- Irrigation System
- Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Shower
- Sidewalk
- Storage
- Tennis Court(s)
- Other Structures: Storage, Tennis Court(s)
- Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Common, Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Open, Under Building
Land Info
- Lot Description: City Limits, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved
- Lot Size Acres: 26.0
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1132560
Home Features
- View: Water
- Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Vehicle Restrictions
- Association Fee: 1035
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1303
- Association Name: Meryem Billaouadil
- Association Phone: 9413833571
- Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: Two pets permitted with maximum weight limit of 75lbs. Renters can also have pets with approval of Owner and HOA. See HOA for breed restrictions., Pet Size: Large (61-100 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 75, Number Of Pets: 2
School Information
- Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
- High School: Bayshore High
- Middle School: Martha B. King Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 2
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1 Month
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Courts
Other Property Info
- Community Association WaterFeatures: Bay/Harbor Front, Boat Slip, Canal Front, Dock, Fishing, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina, Water Access, Waterfront
- Annual Tax Amount: 10101
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- 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. Go to first mid-rise building on right which is 4600 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Building E . Elevator or stairs for Floor 2, unit #202.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Green Water Conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
- Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: WINDWARD BAY CONDO AMD
- Parcel Number: 8007913802
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2107
- Subdivision: WINDWARD BAY CONDO AMD
- Township: 35
- Zoning: R4MX
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 268 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1312
- Year Built: 1975
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1312
- Building Name: E
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Direction Faces: East
- Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 49
- Property Condition: Completed
- Roof: Built-Up, Membrane, Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 4
- Building Total Stories: 4
- Structure Type: Elevated, Mid Rise
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Fiber Optics
- Fire Hydrant
- Phone Available
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Street Lights
- Underground Utilities
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public