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4968 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Unit Villa 22

Longboat Key, FL 34228

3 beds
2 baths
1,422 sqft
~21 acre lot
$843 per sqft
1974 build
– on site

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!

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 12, 2025 •

MLS# A4650036 —

The Building

Year Built:

1974
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Mediterranean
Construction Materials:

Stucco
Levels:

One
Common Walls:

Corner Unit
Roof:

Membrane
Foundation Details:

Slab
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Security Features:

Smoke Detector(s)
Unit Number:

Villa 22
Building Area Total:

1422
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Flooring:

Tile
Additional Rooms:

Great Room
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1422
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

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 to north end of community. At end, turn right. Villa 22/#4968 will be on the left.
Latitude:

27.40182
Longitude:

-82.648689
Coordinates:

-82.648689, 27.40182

The Property

Parcel Number:

8007917506
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Villa
Property Condition:

Completed
Lot Features:

FloodZone
Lot Size Acres:

26.13
Lot Size Area:

21.1335
Lot Size SqFt:

920574
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Total Acres:

20 to less than 50
Zoning:

R4MX
Direction Faces:

Southwest
View:

Water
View:

true
Exterior Features:

Irrigation System
Vegetation:

Mature Landscaping
Water Source:

Public
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Street Paved
Flood Zone Code:

AE
Flood Zone Panel:

12081C0294F
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

true
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

22
Tax Legal Description:

UNIT 22 BLDG M WINDWARD BAY, A CONDO ALSO 1/151ST INT IN LEASE AREA PI#80079.1750/6
Tax Book Number:

596-819
Tax Annual Amount:

$10,707

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher
Laundry Features:

Inside

Schools

Elementary School:

Anna Maria Elementary
Middle Or Junior School:

Martha B. King Middle
High School:

Bayshore High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

WINDWARD BAY AMD
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Bay/Harbor Front
Waterview:

Bay/Harbor - Full
Waterview:

true
Water Access:

Bay/Harbor
Water Access:

true
Water Extras:

Bridges - No Fixed Bridges
Water Body Name:

SARASOTA BAY/ICW
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Bay/Harbor Front
Spa:

false
Pool Private:

false
Pool Features:

Child Safety Fence
Pets Allowed:

Breed Restrictions
Pet Restrictions:

Breed Restrictions. See Association. Leash and Pooper Scooper rules. Two pets allowed with 75 pound max weight and HOA approval. Pets allowed for Owners and Renters.
# of Pets:

2
Max Pet Weight:

75
Association Amenities:

Cable TV
Association:

true
Association Fee:

1053
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Association Fee Includes:

Cable TV
Association Fee Requirement:

Required
Monthly HOA Amount:

1053
Amenities Additional Fees:

Pay per load community laundry in each mid-rise building. Boat slips are $40/month or $45/month with Owner supplied lift. Kayak/Paddle Board storage is $35/year. Boat slips are first come - Ask Agent for details.
Condo Fees:

239
Condo Fees Term:

Monthly
Monthly Condo Fee Amount:

239
Ownership:

Condominium
Association Approval Required:

true
Waterfront Feet Total:

40

Parking

Garage:

false
Carport:

true
Carport Spaces:

1
Covered Spaces:

1
Parking Features:

Covered

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Tennis Court(s)

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,200,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,425
Taxes	$892
Insurance	$330
HOA fees	$1,053
Utilities	$144 See report
Total	$8,844/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/12/25 May 12, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$1,200,000

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This house located in Longboat Key, FL 34228 is currently for sale for $1,200,000. 4968 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Unit Villa 22 is a 1,422 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. This house is in the attendance area of Bayshore High School, Anna Maria Elementary School, and King Middle School.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and COLDWELL BANKER REALTY.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

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