Welcome to Longboat Cove, an intimate, quiet condo community of 26 units in two beach side buildings directly on the Gulf of Mexico, on the Manatee County side of this 10.8 mile long paradise. Offering postcard-like full beach and gulf views from the master bedroom, living/dining room, kitchen and balcony, you will be able to enjoy so many great moments soaking up the sun, surf and wildlife from your private residence. Move in ready, being sold fully furnished as seen, and UPDATED IN 2015 with new: bathrooms complete with granite counter tops, fixtures, new Italian marble flooring throughout (no carpeting), kitchen {stainless steel appliances, granite countertop and cabinetry}, all new doors, plantation shutters in 2nd bed and painted throughout. AC '16. Water heater '20. This property enjoys 10 foot ceilings and includes an eat in kitchen that some owners have easily converted into a private office or other flex room. Spacious open floor plan with inside laundry closet including side by side washer and dryer and shelving. But wait... don't leave your fur baby behind because you're allowed one pet up to 25lbs as well! Includes one fully secured and enclosed under building parking spot #208 and storage locker for all of your beach gear or overflow items. Also you'll notice more than ample room to store kayaks, canoes and bikes in the under building area. Take a stroll down the winding treks boardwalk where you'll stumble upon a wonderfully cozy covered pavilion area, complete with outlets, picnic table, grill, shower area and foot soak! Access to the Gulf of Mexico is just a step behind this and offers a simply stunning beach, complete with property owned chaise lounge chairs and complimentary nightly sunsets. Take advantage of the large heated pool, lit tennis court and ample open guest parking. Center shops are also nearby and offer many of the services you need from restaurants to shops. Durante Park, on 32 acres alongside Sarasota Bay, offers somewhat of a coastal forest that's complete with abundant wildlife and located within minutes of your condo. Beautiful Bayfront Park is also great for public basketball, tennis, kayak or canoe launching and convenient dog park! At Longboat Cove you'll enjoy the very well maintained grounds. Not to mention, with both the touch of a switch to close the electric hurricane shutters and a very hands and responsive onsite staff, rest assured your property will lie in great hands when you leave your dream condo behind. Easy to show this beauty so contact us today!
Off market
$1,064,900
5481 Gulf Of Mexico Dr UNIT 208, Longboat Key, FL 34228
2beds
1,516sqft
Condominium
Built in 1980
3.85 Acres lot
$1,064,900 Zestimate®
$702/sqft
$1,266/mo HOA
What's special
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceiling(s), Master Bedroom Downstairs, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Window Treatments
- Windows: Window Treatments, Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Structure area source: Public Records
- Total interior livable area: 1,516 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Stone, Brick
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Lighting, Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Gulf/Ocean, Beach - Private
Lot
- Size: 3.85 Acres
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 7990300456
- Zoning: R3MX
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida, Elevated
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- masonry
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Longboat Key
- Subdivision: LONGBOAT COVE
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,266 monthly
- Amenities included: Elevators, Maintenance, Pool, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Lobby Key Required
- Services included: Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Cable TV, Insurance, Maintenance Exterior, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Water
Other
Other facts
- Additional Parcels YN: 0
- Additional Rooms: Inside Utility, Storage Rooms
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Association Fee Requirement: Required
- Attached Garage YN: 1
- Available For Lease YN: 1
- Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Sidewalk, Pool, Buyer Approval Required, Tennis Courts, Waterfront, Association Recreation - Owned
- Construction Materials: Block
- Cooling: Central Air
- Country: US
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure, Condominium Disclosure Available
- Exist Lse Tenant YN: 0
- Fireplace YN: 0
- Garage YN: 1
- Heating: Central
- DPRYN: 0
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceiling(s), Master Bedroom Downstairs, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Window Treatments
- Homestead YN: 0
- Listing Service: Full Service
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
- Major Change Type: Pending
- Mls Status: Pending
- New Construction YN: 0
- Other Exemptions YN: 0
- Pets Allowed: Yes, Size Limit
- Pool Private YN: 0
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Cable Connected
- Previous Status: Active
- Property Type: Residential
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Syndicate To: Homes.com, HomeSnap, Realtor.com, Zillow/Trulia
- Water Extras YN: 0
- Water Source: Public
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Direction Faces: East
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
- Lease Restrictions YN: 1
- Association Approval Required YN: 1
- Association Fee Includes: Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Cable TV, Insurance, Maintenance Exterior, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Water
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
- Association Amenities: Elevators, Maintenance, Pool, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Lobby Key Required
- Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Lighting, Deck
- Exterior Features: Sliding Doors, Storage, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Tennis Court(s), Hurricane Shutters
- Building Elevator YN: 1
- Condo Fees: 0
- Flood Zone Code: VE
- Levels: One
- View: Water
- Water View YN: 1
- List Agent AOR: Sarasota - Manatee
- List AOR: Sarasota - Manatee
- Parking Features: Guest, Assigned, Under Building, Reserved, Covered, Ground Level
- Ownership: Condominium
- Floor Number: 2
- Room Count: 6
- Property Sub Type: Condominium
- Roof: Other
- Water Access: Gulf/Ocean, Beach - Private
- Water Access YN: 1
- Waterfront Features: Gulf/Ocean, Beach - Private
- Waterfront YN: 1
- Water View: Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Tax Year: 2019
- Condo Land Included YN: 0
- Architectural Style: Florida, Elevated
- County Or Parish: Manatee
- Foundation Details: Stem Wall
- Num Timesper Year: 1
- Window Features: Window Treatments, Shutters
- Year Built: 1980
- Public Survey Section: 25
- Furnished: Furnished
- Number Of Pets: 1
- Flooring: Marble
- Pet Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.)
- Stories Total: 4
- Max Pet Weight: 25
- Minimum Lease: 3 Months
- Property Description: Mid Rise
- Public Survey Range: 16E
- MLS Area Major: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Waterfront Feet Total: 200
- Association Name: Lighthouse Property Management
- Living Area: 1516.00
- Zoning: R3MX
- Association Fee: 3800.00
- Building Area Total: 1540.00
- Subdivision Name: LONGBOAT COVE
- Pet Restrictions: See Association Documents, One domestic pet, 25 lbs or under.
- Building Name Number: 5481
- Water Frontage Feet Beach Prvt: 100
- Water Frontage Feet Gulf Ocean: 100
- Additional Lease Restrictions: See full set of documents for specifics
- Approval Process: Must notify Association for approval. See docs for details
- Tax Annual Amount: 12359.61
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/in9irlunfat7ebo/5481%20GULF%20OF%20MEXICO%2
- Listing terms: Cash, Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
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Estimated market value
$1,064,900