4540 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, #204
Longboat Key, FL 34228
$595,000
Welcome to your island retreat, an impeccably renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offering the best of Longboat Key living with beautiful views of the preserved mangroves and Sarasota Bay. Renovated from top to bottom, this home has been thoughtfully transformed and is available TURNKEY FURNISHED with hurricane impact windows and shutters for a peace of mind. The BRAND-NEW KITCHEN showcases quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and all-new stainless-steel appliances, opening seamlessly to the bright and airy living space. Both bathrooms have been completely updated with modern finishes and quartz countertops, creating a fresh, cohesive feel throughout the home. A Murphy bed in the office area adds even more versatility, providing the perfect setup for overnight guests while still allowing the space to function as a home office.Living at Windward Bay means embracing the Longboat Key lifestyle from both the BAY AND THE BEACH. Enjoy three beach access points directly across the street for effortless days along the Gulf, while boat slips available to residents make it easy to get out on Sarasota Bay and explore the surrounding waterways. Windward Bay is a PET-FRIENDLY, amenity-rich waterfront community offering multiple swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center with sauna, kayak storage, and scenic walking paths along the bayfront.
Ideally situated on Longboat Key, you are just minutes from exceptional restaurants and shopping, St. Armands Circle, Anna Maria Island, and everything Sarasota has to enjoy. With FULLY FUNDED RESERVES FOR 2026, NO UPCOMING SPECIAL ...
Listing Courtesy of: VRI HOMES
800-531-2885
Buyer Represented by: KW SUNCOAST
| Listing Id: | A4704578 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $595,000 |
| Close Price: | $595,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-10-20 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Condominium |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,312 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $9,451 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Longboat Key |
| County Or Parish: | Manatee |
| Subdivision Name: | Windward Bay Amd |
| Postal Code: | 34228 |
| Year Built: | 1975 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Association Amenities: | Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevators, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Vehicle Restrictions |
| 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, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 1312 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Direction Faces: | Southwest |
| Foundation Details: | Stilt/On Piling |
| Construction Materials: | Block, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Directions: | from St. Armands Circle, head north on FL-789/Gulf of Mexico Drive, then turn right (east) into the Windward Bay community. Building F (where #204 sits) is reached by continuing to the F building guest parking is on the right, then take the stairs or elevator up to the 2nd floor. |
| Elementary School: | Anna Maria Elementary |
| Exterior Features: | Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Storage |
| Flooring: | Luxury Vinyl |
| Furnished: | Turnkey |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Community Features: | Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s) |
| Heating: | Central |
| High School: | Bayshore High |
| Interior Features: | Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments |
| Laundry Features: | Inside, Laundry Closet |
| Levels: | One |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-15 |
| Ownership: | Condominium |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2231 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Martha B. King Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 34228 - Longboat Key |
| MLS Area Major: | 34228 - Longboat Key |
| Original List Price: | $595,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 8007914800 |
| Parking Features: | Assigned, Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Basement |
| Pets Allowed: | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes |
| Stories Total: | 4 |
| Township: | 35 |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Roof: | Built-Up, Shingle |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Other, Special Funding |
| Tax Year: | 2024 |
| Security Features: | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Public, Sewer Available, Water Available |
| View: | Trees/Woods, Water |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Public Survey Range: | 16 |
| Public Survey Section: | 36 |
| Zoning: | R4MX |
| Vegetation: | Mature Landscaping |
| Window Features: | Window Treatments |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | *HOA information to be verified by buyer/buyers agent. |
| Additional Rooms: | Florida Room, Storage Rooms |
| Additional Water Information: | Partial view of Sarasota Bay |
| Amenities Additional Fees: | First Come Boat Slips, $45/month or $50/month with owner supplied lift. Kayak storage is $35/year. Pay per load community laundry is available. *HOA information to be verified by buyer/buyers agent. |
| Approval Process: | *HOA information to be verified by buyer/buyers agent. |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | Yes |
| Association Email: | mbillaouadil@castlegroup.com |
| Association Fee Requirement: | Required |
| Association Url: | http://www.windwardbay.net/ |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Backups Requested Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 121.89 |
| Building Elevator Yn: | Yes |
| Building Name Number: | F |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 453.51 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Complex Community Name Nccb: | WINDWARD BAY |
| Condo Land Included Yn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4704578?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4704578?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | Yes |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | AE |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2021-08-10 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12081C0294F |
| Floor Number: | 2 |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | No |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | Yes |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 121.89 |
| Max Pet Weight: | 75 |
| Minimum Lease: | 1 Month |
| Monthly Hoa Amount: | $1,306 |
| Number Of Pets: | 2 |
| Num Of Own Years Prior To Lse: | 0 |
| Num Times per Year: | 2 |
| Other Exemptions Yn: | No |
| Pet Restrictions: | *HOA information to be verified by buyer/buyers agent. |
| Pet Size: | Large (61-100 Lbs.) |
| Property Description: | Mid Rise |
| Realtor Info: | Floor Plan Available, No Sign |
| Room Count: | 7 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Windward Bay |
| Total Annual Fees: | $15,672 |
| Total Monthly Fees: | $1,306 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Bay/Harbor, Beach - Access Deeded, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Association Name: | Meryem Billaouadil |
| Association Phone: | 941-383-3571 |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 800-531-2885 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Association Fee: | $1,306 |
| Community Association Water Features: | Bay/Harbor Front, Boat Slip, Dock, Fishing, Water Access, Waterfront |
| Dock Yn: | No |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Num Assigned Parking Spaces: | 1 |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-08-31 |
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