4500 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE Unit 205, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228

$575,000

RARE OPPORTUNITY! THIS IS YOUR LUCKY DAY! A blank palette to create the home that you have always dreamed of awaits. Why spend $30,000 for deconstructing and removal down to the studs of an original Windward Bay Condominium, when the work has already been completed and ready for you? Location,… Read More Location, Location! Finished remodeled condos on the same floor have sold in the $800,000 range and the highest Windward Bay interior, 2nd floor condo with reconfigured floor plan, sold at $900,000. Prepare to be enthralled by the mesmerizing beauty of the sparkling waters of Sarasota Bay and the sense of “Old Florida Tranquility”. Bask in the serenity of moonlit nights or wake up to breathtaking sunrises from each of your bayfront rooms. Imagine viewing the graceful Manatees from the comfort of your own home! Florida’s gentle giants return each year to live right below your condo's living and florida room windows, which is the #1 reason that the current owners, for over two decades, purchased this second home! Memories the sellers will forever cherish are the cacophony of bird viewings they experienced daily, which includes: a great blue heron and rare yellow crested night heron that live in the mangrove tree to the left of their window, an osprey who will fly very close to the Florida Room to show off his catch, the nearby eagle and owl neighbors that they looked forward to seeing during the week, the dancing dolphins, the continuous jumping of the mullet fish, and their greatest memory of all was indeed the manatees right below. They witnessed the birth of many baby manatees over the years and had the honor of observing a mother manatee leading her baby to its first breath of air. “It is an amazing place to observe the Awesomeness of Nature.” The circumstances for Professional water remediation and deconstruction down to the studs, was not related to hurricane damage. Clean and certified Lab air analysis reports are available upon request. The community of Windward Bay is set like a jewel on the barrier island of Longboat Key. Flourishing on 26 acres that are well-manicured, beautifully landscaped, and graced with half a mile of water-front nature trails. Windward Bay possesses one deeded and two public beach access points to the uncrowded sandy beaches of Longboat Key. A designated parking space and spacious owner’s closet is yours (For all your beach toys and bicycles) located on the first level parking garage. Windward Bay on Longboat Key, is a low-density residence and a nature lover’s delight with unparalleled amenities that include: Two tennis/pickleball courts, 2 marinas with 28 boat & jet ski slips for a low monthly fee (first come first served), a barbecue grill for each midrise, fishing pier, 2 fish cleaning stations, kayak racks, 2 heated pools, shuffleboard, bike racks, clubhouse, library, fitness room, meeting room, 2 saunas, and community fire pits throughout the property. Conveniently accessible to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Anna Maria Island, Historic Cortez Fishing Village, Championship Golf Courses, renowned restaurants, shopping destinations, and vibrant cultural attractions, you'll never have a shortage of entertainment options. Welcome home to Pet Friendly Windward Bay, where TWO pets are allowed. This “Once in a Lifetime” Condo is the paradigm of contemporary Longboat Key “Gulf to Bay Living”. Book your showing today, live the life and create the perfect home you have always dreamed of! Read Less

Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-366-8070

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jan 6, 2025

Property Type

Condominium

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,325

Lot Size

26.67 Acres

Year Built

1975

MLS Number

A4630592

Additional Details

Building

Building Name Number: G, Living Area Meters: 123.10, Room Count: 5, Architectural Style: "Florida", Building Area Total: 1325, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: "Concrete", "Metal Frame", "Tilt up Walls", Direction Faces: West, Levels: "One", Living Area: 1325, Stories Total: 4, Year Built: 1975

Fees

Condo Fees Term: Monthly, Other Fees Term: Monthly, Total Annual Fees: $21,828, Total Monthly Fees: $1,819, Condo Fees: $1,292, Monthly Condo Fee Amount: $1,292, Other Fees Amount: $527

Water Features

Water Access: Bay/Harbor, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina, Water Extras: Fishing Pier, Lift, No Wake Zone, Seawall - Concrete, Water View: Bay/Harbor - Full, Marina, Bay Harbor Frontage: 50 Feet, Total Water Frontage: 50 Feet, Water Front Features: "Bay/Harbor"

Home Owner's Association

Association Email: [email protected], Association Fee Requirement: Required, Association Approval Required YN: 1, Association Fee Frequency: Monthly, Association Fee Includes: "Cable TV", "Common Area Taxes", "Escrow Reserves Fund", "Insurance", "Internet", "Maintenance Structure", "Maintenance Grounds", "Management", "Pest Control", "Private Road", "Recreational Facilities", "Sewer", "Trash", "Water", Association Name: Meryem Billaouadil, Association Phone: 941-383-3571

Interior Features

Building Elevator, Interior Features: "Ceiling Fans(s)"

Pets Policy

Number Of Pets: 2, Pet Restrictions: Two pets, no more than one (1) dog with a maximum weight of 75 pounds at maturity. Association approval of owner/tenant pet/s is required. See governing documents for all rules and regulations., Max Pet Weight: 75, Pets Allowed: "Yes"

Property

Property Description: Mid Rise, Vegetation: "Fruit Trees", "Mature Landscaping", "Trees/Landscaped", Zoning: R4MX

Property Access

Road Surface: "Asphalt", "Paved", Road Responsibility: "Public Maintained Road"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Electric Water Heater", "Range", "Refrigerator"

Community

Community Features: "Buyer Approval Required", "Deed Restrictions", "No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking", "Wheelchair Access"

Cooling

Cooling: "Central Air"

Disclosures

Disclosures: "Flood Disclosure", "HOA/PUD/Condo Disclosure", "Lead Paint", "Milestone Inspection", "Other Disclosures", "Seller Property Disclosure"

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: "Irrigation System", "Lighting", "Outdoor Grill", "Outdoor Shower", "Sauna", "Storage", "Tennis Court(s)"

Floors

Flooring: "Other"

Foundation

Foundation Details: "Slab", "Stilt/On Piling"

Garage

Attached Garage Yn: t, Garage Spaces: 1

Heating

Heating: "Electric"

Laundry

Laundry Features: "Other"

Lot

26.67 acres, View: "Water"

Parking

Parking Features: "Assigned", "Covered", "Ground Level", "Guest"

Pool

Pool Features: "Child Safety Fence", "Heated", "In Ground", "Outside Bath Access"

Roof

Roof: "Built-Up"

Sewer

Sewer: "Private Sewer"

Utilities

Utilities: "BB/HS Internet Available", "Cable Available", "Electricity Connected", "Sewer Connected", "Underground Utilities", "Water Connected", Water Source: "Public"

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