Rare opportunity, two fully furnished TWIN residences (TWO UNITS BEING SOLD AS ONE 4473+4477 Gulf of Mexico Drive ). Directly on the pristine shores of Longboat Key! Combined 8 bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms. Spanning nearly 6, 000 sq. ft., on .58 GULF-FRONT acres, this two-story property offers mirror-image residences, each thoughtfully decorated with both modern and timeless designs. A true investment gemlive in one, rent the other, enjoy a multi-generational retreat, or explore redevelopment potential on this premier beachfront site. Direct Gulf-front access step onto the sand from your back door. Sweeping water views from nearly every room! State-of-the-art kitchens with high-end appliances, including Wolf gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Miele dishwasher. Open-concept living & dining with fireplaces. Engineered hardwood floors, impact-rated windows/doors & storm shutters. Main-level guest suites + upstairs Gulf-front primary suites with spa-style marble baths & dual walk-in closets. Outdoor highlights include: twin Gulf-front pools, pavered decks and walkways, and two two-car garages. This sought-after location is minutes to Longboat Key Club, St. Armands Circle and Downtown Sarasota (golf, tennis, dining, shopping). Endless Options: Luxury primary home, beachfront getaway, income-producing property, or redevelopment opportunitythis rare duplex delivers the ultimate in coastal living and investment versatility.
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Primary Bathroom: 11 x 17
- Primary Bathroom Level: Second
- Den Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Entry Foyer Dimensions: 7 x 13
- Living Room Dimensions: 14 x 21
- Den Level: First
- Entry Foyer Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Inside Utility
Appliances
- Built-In Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14 x 21
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 13
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15 x 14
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Open Floorplan
- PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
- Solid Wood Cabinets
- Split Bedroom
- Stone Counters
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Furnished Description: Furnished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Heating Features: Central, Electric
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 23 x 10
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: GULF OF AMERICA
- Water Features: Gulf/Ocean
Exterior and Lot Features
- French Doors
- Hurricane Shutters
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Land Info
- Additional Parcels Description: 8016700109
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Lot Description: CoastalConstruction Control Line, Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Landscaped, Near Marina, Private, Paved
- Lot Size Acres: 0.29
- Number of Lots: 2
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Lot Size Square Feet: 12449
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Deck, Gunite, In Ground
- Pool Private: Yes
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Home Features
School Information
- Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
- High School: Bayshore High
- Middle School: Martha B. King Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Homeowners Association
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1166
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 3 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Deed Restrictions
Other Property Info
- Community Association WaterFeatures: Gulf/Ocean Front
- Annual Tax Amount: 18441
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- Directions: Travel west on Cortez Rd and turn left onto Gulf of Mexico Dr, property is on the right.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: SEASIDE OF LONGBOAT
- Parcel Number: 8016700158
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2403
- Public Survey Range: 16
- Public Survey Section: 36
- Subdivision: SEASIDE OF LONGBOAT
- Township: 35
- Zoning: R3MX
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 3500 Quarterly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 2943
- Year Built: 1959
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 3593
- Building Name: 4473
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
- Direction Faces: Northeast
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: Two
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 66
- Roof: Concrete, Tile
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Corner Unit, End Unit
- Architectural Style: Coastal
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Phone Available
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
