Experience elevated Longboat Key bayfront living in this BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED and impeccably maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner END-UNIT condo. This ELEGANT RESIDENCE offers stunning unobstructed full SARASOTA BAY VIEWS from every room through dramatic FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS. EXCEPTIONALLY PRIVATE and boasting the LARGEST FLOOR PLAN in the community, this condo is located on the elevated second floor with convenient elevator access-perfectly blending comfort, sophistication, and coastal serenity. Inside, PORCELAIN TILE FLOORING THROUGHOUT creates a clean, modern aesthetic ideal for low-maintenance Florida living. The lovely updated open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the spacious great room, framing tranquil bay views. Features include high end quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large breakfast island, 42 cabinetry, and elegant iridescent Mother-of-Pearl backsplash, with views overlooking the pool and waterfront. The bayfront primary suite is a peaceful retreat with direct lanai access, a generous walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite bath featuring a custom walk-in shower, dual-sink vanity, and quartz counters. The second bedroom-also with bay views and lanai access-offers a spacious closet concealed behind a sleek barn door and sits adjacent to the beautifully updated guest bath, making it ideal for guests or a stylish home office. Recent upgrades provide peace of mind, including PGT hurricane-impact windows, including a panoramic window in the great room, a 2021 HVAC system, and a 2020 water heater. Additional conveniences include an in-unit laundry, private storage, and assigned under-building parking. The monthly HOA fee of $1, 325 covers hazard, hurricane, and flood insurance, recreational amenities, and FULLY FUNDED RESERVES-a major value for bayfront condo ownership. Special Assessments: Two modest monthly assessments totaling $527. The first assessment is $293 and the second assessment is $234. Located within the sought-after Windward Bay, residents enjoy a true Gulf-to-Bay lifestyle across 26 acres of lushly landscaped waterfront spanning nearly half a mile of Sarasota Bay frontage. Community amenities include BOAT SLIPS ($60/month), kayak storage and launches, three private beach accesses, two heated pools (one just steps away), a fitness center, saunas, tennis and pickleball courts, walking paths, BBQ grills, fire pits, and a clubhouse with library and catering kitchen. With only 151 residences, Windward Bay offers low-density, resort-style living at its finest. The community is PET-FRIENDLY allowing two pets up to 75 lbs each, with green spaces and pet comfort stations throughout. A rare bonus: approved renter pets are also permitted, making this condo especially appealing for investment or seasonal rental income. Ideally located mid-island, you're minutes from championship golf, full-service marinas, and the dining, shopping, and cultural attractions of St. Armands Circle, downtown Sarasota, and Anna Maria Island. Whether you're seeking a luxury Longboat Key waterfront condo, a serene island retreat, or a strong rental opportunity, this exceptional bayfront residence delivers the ultimate coastal lifestyle-sunsets included.
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Florida Room Dimensions: 23 x 8
- Great Room Dimensions: 27 x 14
- Florida Room Level: First
- Great Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Florida Room, Great Room, Inside Utility, Storage Rooms
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Inside
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Kitchen/Family Room Combo
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Open Floorplan
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Solid Wood Cabinets
- Stone Counters
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile
- Window Features: Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 14 x 9
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY
- Water Features: Bay/Harbor, Beach, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina
- Bay/Harbor
- Waterfront Feet: 40
Exterior and Lot Features
- Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Shower
- Sidewalk
- Storage
- Tennis Court(s)
- Other Structures: Tennis Court(s)
- Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Ground Level, Guest, Open, Reserved, Basement
Land Info
- Lot Description: City Limits, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved
- Lot Size Acres: 26.67
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1161766
Home Features
- View: Water
- Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Vehicle Restrictions
- Association Fee: 1305
- 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, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1325
- Association Name: Meryem Billaouadil
- Association Phone: 9413833571
- Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: See association for breed restrictions. Pooper Scooper and Leash rules apply. Pet hygiene stations are available on property., Pet Size: Large (61-100 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 75, Number Of Pets: 2
School Information
- Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
- High School: Bayshore High
- Middle School: Martha B. King Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 2
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1 Month
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Lease, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Other Property Info
- Community Association WaterFeatures: Bay/Harbor Front, Boat Slip, Canal Front, Dock, Fishing, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina, Water Access, Waterfront
- Annual Tax Amount: 8383
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- Directions: From south end of Longboat Key, go north on Gulf of Mexico Drive to 4000 block. When Zota Beach Resort is on the left, make a right into Windward Bay. Take immediate left heading north to first mid-rise building on right, building E . Elevator or stairs to floor 2, unit 206.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Green Water Conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
- Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Parcel Number: 8007914008
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2107
- Public Survey Range: 16
- Public Survey Section: 36
- Subdivision: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Township: 35
- Zoning: R4MX
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 0 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1523
- Year Built: 1975
- Building Area Source: Builder
- Building Area Total: 1523
- Building Name: E
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Direction Faces: West
- Foundation Details: Stilt/On Piling
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Builder
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 51
- Roof: Built-Up, Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 4
- Building Total Stories: 4
- Structure Type: Corner Unit, Elevated, End Unit, Mid Rise
- Elevator: Yes
- Architectural Style: Florida
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Underground Utilities
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
