MOTIVATED SELLER - SPACIOUS MAINTENANCE FREE WATERFRONT HOME - $200, 000 PRICE REDUCTION! This waterfront villa offers gorgeous Sarasota Bay and canal views plus the spaciousness (1900 SF) of a single-family home with 2 bedrooms, a den, 2 bathrooms, laundry room and Florida room, yet it is Maintenance-Free! It's the best of both worlds...the size of a house yet the ease of condo living. Offering a perfect island lifestyle and the space to entertain or host guests, this inviting home features a water view Great Room, a Florida Room with attached patio, two Bedrooms with direct access to the Florida Room, two Bathrooms, and a versatile Bonus Room that can serve as a home office, third bedroom, or in-law quarters with its built-in Murphy Bed and exterior entrance. As you enter this waterfront haven, a soothing coastal dcor embraces you, harmonizing with the captivating blue water views. Luxury Vinyl Plank floors, recently updated bathrooms with new vanities, new tile and stone countertops, and a generously sized kitchen finished with cottage-style cabinets and a porcelain Farm Sink immerse you into a comfortable coastal lifestyle. Hurricane impact windows and a newer roof ensure peace of mind. Convenience is key with a spacious laundry room housing newer full-sized machines and an attached carport facilitating easy access to your front door for groceries and luggage. In addition, you have your own private patio, perfect for barbecuing the catch of the day, al fresco dining under the stars or watching manatees and dolphins. Venturing beyond your personal oasis, you can indulge in abundant community amenities including 2 heated pools with complementary chaises, saunas, tennis and pickle ball courts, a fitness center, shuffleboard courts, boat slips ($45/month or $50/month with an owner supplied lift), kayak and paddle board storage/launches ($35/year), fishing, 3 beach accesses, and scenic biking/walking paths through 26 acres of professionally landscaped bay front grounds. An additional perk includes the Zota Beach Resort just across the street for fine dining and sunset happy hours. For peace of mind, the community is proactive in maintenance, passing its structural integrity inspection and receiving certification for another ten years. This sought-after community allows two rentals per year with a one-month minimum, enabling income generation while retaining the serene residential living experience. Uniquely pet-friendly, this community welcomes two large pets up to 75 pounds each and provides pet comfort stations throughout the property. Seize the opportunity to make this tranquil island haven your own! It's an extraordinary chance for an easy beach lifestyle in a paradise-like setting.
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 11
- Primary Bathroom: 9 x 10
- Primary Bathroom Level: First
- Entry Foyer Dimensions: 7 x 4
- Extra Room-3 Dimensions: 18 x 11
- Florida Room Dimensions: 23 x 8
- Great Room Dimensions: 28 x 15
- Entry Foyer Level: First
- Extra Room-3 Level: First
- Florida Room Level: First
- Great Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Bonus Room, Florida Room, Great Room, Inside Utility
Appliances
- Convection Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 13
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 9 x 5
- Bathroom 2 Level: First
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Window Features: Blinds, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Impact Glass/Storm Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Shades, Window Treatments
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 16 x 10
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY/ICW/CANAL
- Water Features: Bay/Harbor, Beach, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina
- Bay/Harbor
- Canal - Saltwater
- Waterfront Feet: 76
Exterior and Lot Features
- French Doors
- Irrigation System
- Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Shower
- Sidewalk
- Sprinkler Metered
- Tennis Court(s)
- Other Structures: Tennis Court(s)
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Lighting, Outside Bath Access
Garage and Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Covered, Deeded, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Open
Land Info
- Lot Description: FloodZone, City Limits, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved
- Lot Size Acres: 26.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1140000
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Laundry, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Optional Additional Fees, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions
- Association Fee: 1035
- 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: 1596
- Association Name: Meryem Billaouadil
- Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
- Pet Description: 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.), 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: 1
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1 Month
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Courts
Other Property Info
- Community Association WaterFeatures: Bay/Harbor Front, Boat Slip, Canal Front, Dock, Fishing, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina, Water Access, Waterfront
- Annual Tax Amount: 5707
- 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 and bear left heading north inside community. At the north end of the community, you'll reach a T intersection. Make a left and Villa 18 will be immediately on your right.
- Tax Year: 2022
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Parcel Number: 8007917308
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2040
- Subdivision: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Township: 35
- Zoning: R4MX
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 268 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1900
- Year Built: 1974
- Building Area Source: Estimated
- Building Area Total: 2283
- Building Name: VILLA 18
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Direction Faces: South
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 50
- Property Condition: Completed
- Roof: Built-Up, Tile
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Corner Unit, End Unit
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Fiber Optics
- Fire Hydrant
- Phone Available
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Sprinkler Meter
- Street Lights
- Underground Utilities
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public