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Longboat Key,FL 34228
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Villa
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,422 sqft
Price per Sqft $843
Subdivision Windward Bay Amd
MLS Listing ID A4650036
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Condo Fees $239
Construction Status Completed
HOA Fees $1,053/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Originating Board Stellar MLS
Annual Recurring Fee 15504.0
Year Built 1974
Annual Tax Amount $10,707
Lot Size 26.130 Acres
Acres 26.13
Property Sub-Type Villa
Property Description
Breathtaking Sarasota Bay views can be yours! This rare to find 3BR/2BA waterfront villa offers unobstructed water views and a dream coastal lifestyle. With an extraordinary location on a serene peninsula,, this ground-level, maintenance-free residence lives like a single-family home—without the upkeep. Step outside to your private waterfront patio, with dolphins, manatees, and seabirds as your daily companions. Just across the street, enjoy your choice of three beach accesses, making sun and sand part of your everyday routine. Inside, discover a bright and open floor plan featuring a great room and bonus room with windows on three sides, welcoming in bay breezes, moonlit water views, and peaceful tropical vibes. The kitchen is a chef's delight, with granite countertops, stainless appliances, breakfast bar, and ample storage. Tile floors flow throughout, offering easy maintenance and a clean, coastal feel. The split-bedroom layout ensures privacy, ideal for hosting guests or working from home. The primary suite overlooks the marina and features a walk-in closet and beautifully updated ensuite bath with granite vanity and custom glass shower. The two guest bedrooms share an equally impressive bathroom with a granite topped vanity and large, tiled shower. An in-unit laundry room with full sized Washer/Dryer, 2018 roof, 2024 HVAC, and Hurricane-Impact Windows/Doors offer peace of mind year-round. Enjoy covered parking right at your door and soak up all that this amenities rich community offers including 2 marinas with first-come boat slips ($40/month or $45/month with an owner supplied lift), 2 heated pools (one is suitable for laps), kayaking, floating kayak launches and storage, tennis, pickle ball, fitness center, saunas, clubhouse, BBQ grills, fire pits, and a ½-mile of private walking paths. The HOA fee of $1,292/month covers building, flood, and hurricane insurance in addition to CATV and internet, sewer/water/trash and building maintenance, providing excellent value and low-stress ownership. With only 151 residences sharing 26 acres and ½ mile of direct Bay front land, this community feels peaceful, private and exclusive yet it's just minutes from championship golf, top-tier marinas, fine dining, boutique shopping, and the vibrant cultural scenes of downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle. Pet-friendly? Absolutely. This community allows 2 pets (75 pounds max each) even for renters - an in demand and rare-to-find rental niche. This is Florida home ownership at its finest!
Location
State FL
County Manatee
Community Windward Bay Amd
Area 34228 - Longboat Key
Zoning R4MX
Rooms
Other Rooms Great Room,Inside Utility
Interior
Interior Features Living Room/Dining Room Combo,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Solid Wood Cabinets,Split Bedroom,Stone Counters,Thermostat,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace false
Appliance Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Laundry Inside,Laundry Room,Same Floor As Condo Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lighting,Outdoor Grill,Outdoor Shower,Sidewalk,Sliding Doors,Tennis Court(s)
Parking Features Covered,Deeded,Ground Level,Guest,Off Street
Pool Child Safety Fence,Gunite,Heated,In Ground,Lap,Lighting,Outside Bath Access
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),Street Lights
Utilities Available Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Public,Sewer Connected,Underground Utilities,Water Connected
Amenities Available Cable TV,Clubhouse,Elevator(s),Fitness Center,Laundry,Lobby Key Required,Maintenance,Optional Additional Fees,Pickleball Court(s),Pool,Recreation Facilities,Sauna,Shuffleboard Court,Tennis Court(s),Vehicle Restrictions
Waterfront Description Bay/Harbor,Canal - Saltwater,Intracoastal Waterway
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Yes
Water Access Desc Bay/Harbor,Beach,Canal - Saltwater,Gulf/Ocean,Intracoastal Waterway,Marina
View Water
Roof Type Membrane,Tile
Porch Patio
Garage false
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description FloodZone,City Limits,In County,Landscaped,Level,Near Golf Course,Near Marina,Near Public Transit,Sidewalk,Paved
Entry Level One
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 20 to less than 50
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mediterranean
Structure Type Stucco
New Construction false
Construction Status Completed
Schools
Elementary Schools Anna Maria Elementary
Middle Schools Martha B. King Middle
High Schools Bayshore High
Others
Pets Allowed Breed Restrictions,Cats OK,Dogs OK,Yes
HOA Fee Include Cable TV,Common Area Taxes,Pool,Escrow Reserves Fund,Insurance,Internet,Maintenance Structure,Maintenance Grounds,Maintenance,Management,Pest Control,Recreational Facilities,Sewer,Trash,Water
Senior Community No
Pet Size Large (61-100 Lbs.)
Ownership Condominium
Monthly Total Fees $1,292
Acceptable Financing Cash,Special Funding
Membership Fee Required Required
Listing Terms Cash,Special Funding
Num of Pet 2
Special Listing Condition None