4500 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE 206, Longboat Key, FL 34228

• 2 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,523 sqft

Property Description

"One Chance! One Corner-End Condo! One Dream! Don’t Let It Slip Away!” The only coveted corner/end unit currently on the market at Windward Bay—these special residences are truly prized. End units are usually the first to sell, and for good reason: they offer approximately 250 additional square feet of living space, flooding your home with light and delivering a bright, inviting atmosphere you’ll love. This second-floor location is equally exceptional—it’s the only level where you can enjoy continuous flooring throughout, creating a sleek and modern look. No one below means more freedom, more fun, and more style. Truly extraordinary, this special end unit offers a front-row seat to nature’s most enchanting show. Picture dolphins leaping in the sparkling waters and gentle manatees gliding just below your window—the very reason the current owners fell in love with this home. From breathtaking sunrises to moonlit reflections shimmering across Sarasota Bay, every moment feels like a postcard come to life. Step inside and feel the difference! Where luxury meets comfort with a complete remodel featuring a stunning Thomasville kitchen, sleek new floors, and beautifully updated bathrooms (2022). Enjoy modern conveniences like a Midea refrigerator, remote-control blinds (2025), and most importantly peace of mind with automatic hurricane shutters in the Living and Florida Rooms. This two-bedroom, two-bath property is more than a condo—it’s a lifestyle defined by serenity, security, spectacular views, and maintenance free living. Located in pet-friendly Windward Bay, where two pets are welcome, this community offers the best of Longboat Key Coastal Dream Living. Community Highlights: Enjoy three beach access points (including one private), 26 acres of lush tropical surroundings including ½ mile of nature trails, two heated pools for year-round enjoyment, fitness center and sauna, clubhouse for social gatherings, tennis and pickleball courts, boat docks (waitlist) and kayak launches for water enthusiasts, covered parking and storage. With convenient access to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Bridge Street, Historic Cortez fishing village, championship golf courses, renowned restaurants, shopping destinations, and vibrant cultural attractions, you'll never have a shortage of entertainment options. Windward Bay is a financially healthy Condo Association with a proactive Board. The Milestone Inspection and Capital Reserve Study are complete and Monthly Condo Fees for 2025 were actually reduced. Own the best of Longboat Key Bayfront living and make it yours before it’s just a memory! Paradise has an address..and it's 4500 Gulf of Mexico Drive #G206 on Longboat Key, in the rare gem of a community known as Windward Bay! Contact us today to schedule your private showing. Live the Magic & Don't Miss Out! Your Waterfront Dream Awaits!”

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

November 15, 2025 at 06:00AM

Listing Office:

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY : 941-366-8070

Listing Agent:

Debby McCaig : 941-544-1713

MLS ID:

A4671822

Interior

• General: Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenLiving Room/Dining Room ComboSolid Wood CabinetsThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Rooms: Florida RoomGreat RoomInside UtilityStorage Rooms
• Appliances: Built-In OvenConvection OvenCooktopDishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterExhaust FanIce MakerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasherWater Filtration SystemWater Purifier
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Closet
• Flooring: LaminateTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Electric

Exterior

• General: Hurricane ShuttersLightingOutdoor GrillOutdoor ShowerSaunaStorageTennis Court(s)
• Style: Florida
• Other Structures: StorageTennis Court(s)
• Pool: HeatedIn GroundOutside Bath Access
• Parking: Ground LevelGuestBasement

Construction

• Roofing: Built-UpMembraneTile
• Windows: Storm Window(s)Shutters
• General: Metal FrameStuccoOneStilt/On Piling

Location

• Road/Access: AsphaltPaved
• HOA Amenities: Cable TVCommon Area TaxesPoolEscrow Reserves FundInsuranceMaintenance StructureMaintenance GroundsMaintenanceManagementPest ControlPrivate RoadRecreational FacilitiesSewerTrashWaterMonthly
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Manatee

Lot

• Zoning: R4MXUNIT 206 BLDG G WINDWARD BAYA CONDO ALSO 1/151ST INT IN LEASE AREA PI#80079.1580/78007915807
• View: Trees/WoodsWater

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedFire HydrantPhone AvailableSewer ConnectedUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Condominium

This listing courtesy of Debby McCaig, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY