Enjoy the pace of a laidback island lifestyle with deeded beach access in this completely updated 2nd floor residence in Longboat Key's established Covert I Community. Enhanced by peek-a-boo Sarasota Bay and Gulf of Mexico views, this 1BR unit is brimming with new features and upgrades, including new windows throughout, luxury vinyl plank flooring, shiplap details, recessed lighting, crown molding, baseboards and more. A recent renovation has opened up the bright, spacious living area to the kitchen, which includes all-new appliances, granite counters, glass tile backsplash, pantry with organizer, and separate dining area. The comfortably sized master suite boasts an abundance of natural light, window treatments, crown molding, and updated master bath with new shower, fixtures, vanity, flooring and lighting. Surrounded by lush landscaping to create a tropical island ambiance, Covert I is an intimate bayside community with 140' fronting Sarasota Bay. Residents have access to a host of exceptional amenities, including a heated pool with an outdoor shower, spacious deck outfitted with chairs and tables perfect for community gatherings, a newly rebuilt fishing pier and kayak launch to explore Sarasota Bay. The HOA is self-managed by owners who are interested in a well-maintained complex. Monthly rentals allowed. Pet policy: one dog maximum weight 35lbs.
Off market
$394,000
5230 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #204, Longboat Key, FL 34228
1beds
822sqft
Condominium
Built in 1972
1.36 Acres lot
$394,000 Zestimate®
$479/sqft
$425/mo HOA
What's special
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Stone Counters, Crown Molding, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Structure area source: Public Records
- Total interior livable area: 822 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: Cement / Concrete
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Bay/Harbor
Lot
- Size: 1.36 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 7994510555
- Zoning: R4MX
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- masonry
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Longboat Key
- Subdivision: COVERT I A CONDO
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $425 monthly
- Amenities included: Maintenance, Pool, Dock
- Services included: Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Water
Other
Other facts
- Additional Parcels YN: 0
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Association Approval Required YN: 0
- Available For Lease YN: 1
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco, Other
- Cooling: Central Air
- Country: US
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- DPRYN: 1
- Exist Lse Tenant YN: 0
- Fireplace YN: 0
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Disclosures: Lead Paint
- Heating: Central
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Stone Counters, Crown Molding, Window Treatments
- Homestead YN: 0
- Listing Service: Full Service
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
- Major Change Type: Pending
- Mls Status: Pending
- New Construction YN: 0
- Public Survey Range: 16
- Pool Private YN: 0
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Cable Available
- Previous Status: Active
- Property Type: Residential
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Syndicate To: Homes.com, HomeSnap, Realtor.com, Zillow/Trulia
- Water Source: Public
- Water View YN: 0
- Exterior Features: Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower
- Lease Restrictions YN: 1
- Num Of Own Years Prior To Lse: 0
- Association Fee Includes: Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Water
- Association Amenities: Maintenance, Pool, Dock
- Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
- Community Features: Pool, Fishing, Water Access
- Condo Fees Term: Monthly
- Levels: One
- Parking Features: Driveway, Assigned
- Flooring: Laminate
- List Agent AOR: Sarasota - Manatee
- List AOR: Sarasota - Manatee
- Ownership: Condominium
- Floor Number: 2
- Garage YN: 0
- Property Sub Type: Condominium
- Roof: Other
- Water Access: Gulf/Ocean, Bay/Harbor, Beach - Access Deeded
- Water Access YN: 1
- Water Extras YN: 1
- Waterfront YN: 1
- Tax Year: 2019
- Condo Land Included YN: 0
- Flood Zone Code: AE
- Building Elevator YN: 0
- County Or Parish: Manatee
- Direction Faces: West
- Room Count: 3
- Public Survey Section: 25
- Stories Total: 1
- Year Built: 1972
- Minimum Lease: 1 Month
- Flood Zone Date: 2014-03-17
- Water Extras: Fishing Pier
- Architectural Style: Custom
- Num Timesper Year: 12
- Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor
- MLS Area Major: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Zoning: R4MX
- Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 425
- Waterfront Feet Total: 140
- Living Area: 822.00
- Building Area Total: 822.00
- Condo Fees: 425
- Building Name Number: COVERT I
- Subdivision Name: COVERT I A CONDO
- Flood Zone Panel: 12081C0292E
- Water Frontage Feet Bay Harbor: 140
- Additional Lease Restrictions: Renters are not allowed to have pets
- Tax Annual Amount: 3616.00
- Association Name: Assoc. President Don Chance
- Listing terms: Cash, Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
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Estimated market value
$394,000