Property Description

Virtually Staged. PRICE REDUCED! Experience the ultimate Longboat Key lifestyle in this waterfront gem featuring stunning Sarasota Bay and canal views. This spacious residence offers two Bedrooms, two Bathrooms, a versatile Bonus Room (ideal as a 3rd Bedroom, Home Office or private In-Law/Nanny Suite), plus a generous laundry room with newer full-size machines. This villa has been completely and meticulously renovated, with no detail overlooked and no expense spared. Beyond its stunning finishes, this home offers something incredibly valuable: Exceptional Peace of Mind! Major infrastructure updates include new electrical and plumbing systems, new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, fresh interior paint, and Hurricane-Impact Windows and Doors throughout. EVEN BETTER...exterior Building Maintenance Repairs and Insurance (including Flood, Hurricane, and Hazard coverage) are all included in the monthly HOA fee, creating a truly low-stress ownership experience. Recent updates include stylishly renovated bathrooms with stone countertops and new vanities, while the spacious new kitchen offers stainless appliances, quartz counters, plus abundant storage and counter space. This home also features a light-filled Florida room opening to a private patio, perfect for outdoor grilling, dining under the stars or watching playful manatees and dolphins in the canal. And for ultimate convenience, everyday living is effortless with the attached covered carport. Beyond your private retreat, Windward Bay offers resort-style amenities across 26 pristine, landscaped bay front acres. Enjoy two heated pools with complimentary lounge seating, saunas, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, shuffleboard, boat slips ($50/month or $55/month with owner-provided lift), kayak/paddle board storage and launch ($45/year), fishing, and three private beach access points. Plus, Zota Beach Resort is just across the street for elegant dining and nightly sunsets. Windward Bay is a proactive, well-managed community that has passed its structural integrity inspection and is certified for another 10 years. Owners may rent up to twice per year with a one-month minimum, offering excellent income potential. Best of all—this rare Longboat Key community is pet-friendly for Owners and Renters! Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of island paradise and enjoy a relaxed, coastal lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty and first-class amenities. Your dream retreat awaits!

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Included Appliances

Convection OvenDishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Property Details

Highlights

View

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

Interior

Additional Rooms

Bonus RoomFlorida RoomGreat RoomInside Utility

Appliances

Convection OvenDishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Bathrooms Total Decimal

2

Building Area Total

2283

Cooling

Central Air

Floor Number

Yes

Flooring

Luxury VinylTile

Furnished

Unfurnished

Heating

Central

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)Eating Space In KitchenLiving Room/Dining Room ComboPrimary Bedroom Main FloorStone CountersThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments

Laundry Features

InsideLaundry Room

Living Area

1900

Rooms Total

10

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)

Virtually Staged

Yes

Window Features

BlindsENERGY STAR Qualified WindowsShadesStorm Window(s)Window Treatments

Construction

Architectural Style

Mediterranean

Building Area Source

Estimated

Building Area Units

Square Feet

Common Walls

Corner UnitEnd Unit

Construction Materials

Stucco

Direction Faces

South

Foundation Details

Slab

Levels

One

Living Area Source

Estimated

Living Area Units

Square Feet

Num Timesper Year

2

Property Condition

Completed

Roof

Built-UpTile

Stories Total

Yes

Year Built

1974

Site & Exterior

Carport Spaces

Yes

Covered Spaces

Yes

Exterior Features

French DoorsIrrigation SystemLightingOutdoor GrillOutdoor ShowerSidewalkSprinkler MeteredTennis Court(s)

Flood Zone Code

AE

Green Water Conservation

Irrigation-Reclaimed Water

I D X Participation

Yes

Lot Features

FloodZoneCity LotIn CountyLandscapedLevelNear Golf CourseNear MarinaNear Public TransitSidewalk

Lot Size Acres

26

Lot Size Area

26.1708

Lot Size Square Feet

1140000

Lot Size Units

Acres

Open Parking

Yes

Other Structures

Tennis Court(s)

Parking Features

CoveredDeededGround LevelGuestOff StreetOpen

Patio And Porch Features

Patio

Pool Features

Child Safety FenceGuniteHeatedIn GroundLapLightingOutside Bath Access

Public Survey Range

16

Public Survey Section

36

Road Frontage Type

Street Paved

Road Surface Type

PavedAsphalt

Sewer

Public Sewer

Total Acreage

20 to less than 50

Utilities

BB/HS Internet AvailableCable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedFiber OpticsFire HydrantPhone AvailablePublicSewer ConnectedSprinkler MeterStreet LightsUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected

Vegetation

Mature LandscapingTrees/Landscaped

View

GardenWater

Water Access

Yes

Water Body Name

SARASOTA BAY/ICW/CANAL

Water Extras

Yes

Water Source

Public

Water View

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

Waterfront Features

Bay/Harbor FrontCanal FrontWaterfrontBay/HarborCanal - Saltwater

Waterfront Feet Total

76

Zoning

R4MX

Financials

Amenities Additional Fees

Boat Slips are first come availability. There is currently a waitlist. Boat slip with lift $60, without lift $55 per month. Kayak and SUP storage $45 per year.

Association Fee Frequency

Monthly

Association Fee Includes

Cable TVCommon Area TaxesCommunity PoolEscrow Reserves FundInsuranceInternetMaintenance StructureMaintenance GroundsMaintenance RepairsManagerPest ControlPool MaintenanceRecreational FacilitiesSewerTrashWater

Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft

315.79

Condo Fees

1305

Condo Fees Term

Monthly

Contract Status Change Date

2025-10-27

Current Price

600000

Dock Mntnc Fee

40

Dock Mntnc Fee Frqncy

Monthly

Feed Types

BBO

Lease Considered

Yes

Minimum Lease

1 Month

Monthly Condo Fee Amount

1305

Other Fees Amount

527

Other Fees Term

Monthly

Owner Name

THIS COULD BE YOURS!

Ownership

Condominium

Parcel Number

8007917308

Public Survey Township

35

Tax Annual Amount

5878

Tax Book Number

2602-989

Tax Legal Description

UNIT 18 V-AC BLDG N WINDWARD BAY, A CONDO ALSO 1/151ST INT IN LEASE AREA PI#80079.1730/8

Tax Lot

18

Tax Year

2024

Total Annual Fees

21984

Total Monthly Fees

1832

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association

Additional Lease Restrictions

Application, fee and background check. Association approval required. Renters are allowed pets with approval of Owner and Association.

Association Amenities

Cable TVClubhouseElevator(s)Fence RestrictionsFitness CenterLaundryLobby Key RequiredMaintenanceOptional Additional FeesParkPickleball Court(s)PoolRecreation FacilitiesSaunaShuffleboard CourtTennis Court(s)Trail(s)Vehicle Restrictions

Association Approval Required

Yes

Association Email

mbillaouadil@castlegroup.com

Association Fee Requirement

Required

Association Name

Meryem Billaouadil

Association Phone

941-383-3571

Community Features

Bay/Harbor FrontBoat SlipCanal FrontDockFishingIntracoastal WaterwayMarinaWater AccessWaterfrontAssociation Recreation - OwnedBuyer Approval RequiredClubhouseCommunity MailboxDeed RestrictionsFitness CenterIrrigation-Reclaimed WaterNo Truck/RV/Motorcycle ParkingParkPoolSidewalksTennis Court(s)

Complex Community Name N C C B

WINDWARD BAY

Lease Restrictions

Yes

M L S Area Major

34228 - Longboat Key

Max Pet Weight

75

Number Of Pets

2

Pet Restrictions

See association for breed restrictions. Maximum of 75 pounds each and up to 2 pets allowed. Pooper scooper, leash and nuisance noise rules exist.

Pet Size

Large (61-100 Lbs.)

Pets Allowed

Breed RestrictionsDogs OKNumber LimitSize LimitYes

S W Subdiv Community Name

Windward Bay

Subdivision Name

WINDWARD BAY AMD

Schools

Ratings

Elementary

Anna Maria Elementary

Middle

Martha B. King Middle

High

Bayshore High

Listing provided courtesy of STELLAR via IDX. Updated: Jun 18, 2026, 1:08pm.

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