Follow your dreams to this Longboat Key island penthouse with gorgeous beach, bay and city views. Superb mid-island location across from Bay Isles Shoppes and only 15 minutes over the Ringling bridge to downtown Sarasota lifestyle amenities. This fifteenth-floor residence has a desirable southern exposure, new impact windows and high ceilings for bright year-round comfort and night-time views of Sarasota’s city lights. This residence has 1,491 sq. ft. of living space that consists of two bedrooms with ensuite baths, spacious great room, open dining room/kitchen and storage closet. The bedrooms are on opposite sides of the living area and feature expansive floor-to-ceiling windows with amazing water views. Outside, the 21-ft. x 10-ft. balcony is a year-round relaxation station. Islands West is a 15-story resort-like community situated on the beautiful beach of the Gulf of Mexico. Community amenities include secure key fob entry, social room with library, two fitness rooms, catering kitchen, heated pool and spa, dry sauna, outdoor patio and grills. The building allows two pets, a welcome perk for pet lovers. For the sports and outdoor enthusiasts, there are tennis courts with pickleball lines, and storage for bikes, kayaks and paddleboards. Nearby lifestyle amenities include the Bay Isles Shoppes across the street with Publix, CVS, post office, banking, dining, Longboat Key tennis center, and Bayfront Park. In addition, it’s only four miles to world-renowned St. Armands Circle and seven miles to Downtown Sarasota for five-star shopping, dining, entertainment and the arts.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1972
Stories: 15
Living Area: 1,491 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
Office Phone: (941) 364-4000
Listing Agent: Nancy Endara
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
Interior: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot: Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved
Lot Size: 3.37 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Electric
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Booker High School, Public Magnet Grades 9-12
Booker Middle School, Public Magnet Grades 6-8
Southside Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From Downtown Sarasota: take FL 789 N/John Ringling Causeway to St. Armands Circle, Right at the circle exiting onto N Bvld of the Presidents. Proceed to Gulf of Mexico Drive, Left at the Bay of Isles Pkwy light onto Islands Ct,
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,650,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,107/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,825
Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $476.2K more than the Median Sold Price and $379/SqFt more than other homes in Longboat Key, FL.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MFRMLS
MLS Number: #A4598262
Listing Office:
Office Name: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
Office Phone: (941) 364-4000
Listing Agent: Nancy Endara
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Sep 03, 1998
Sep 03, 1998Home Sold
$375,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2020
$1,825
$505,296
2019
$6,852
$493,935
2018
$6,764
$484,725
2017
$6,691
$474,755
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
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The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
10
/10
Southside Elementary School
1901 Webber St
Distance between this listing and this school6.87 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
2
/10
Booker Middle School
2250 Myrtle St
Distance between this listing and this school6.15 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
High School
3
/10
Booker High School
3201 N Orange Ave
Distance between this listing and this school5.14 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
10
/10
Southside Elementary School
1901 Webber St
Distance between this listing and this school6.87 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus
2901 W Tamiami Cir
Distance between this listing and this school4.46 miles
Public Magnet Grades KG-5
4
/10
Bayshore Elementary School
6120 26th St W
Distance between this listing and this school5.13 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Booker Middle School
2250 Myrtle St
Distance between this listing and this school6.15 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
645 Central Ave
Distance between this listing and this school5.23 miles
Public Charter Grades 6-8
2
/10
Electa Lee Middle School
4000 53rd Ave W
Distance between this listing and this school5.76 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
3
/10
Booker High School
3201 N Orange Ave
Distance between this listing and this school5.14 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Sarasota Military Academy
801 N Orange Ave
Distance between this listing and this school5.42 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
8
/10
State College of Florida Collegiate School
5840 26th St W
Distance between this listing and this school5.48 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $110,119. Typical income of Longboat Key, FL residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 15B
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 15B property is $1,650,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 15B is a condo located in Longboat Key, Florida, 34228.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 15B is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 15B are: Southside Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10Booker Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Booker High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,825 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on September 3, 1998 for $375,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 15B has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 15B is 1,491 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 15B is 1972.
This home is located at 2525 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 15B in Longboat Key, FL and zip code 34228. This 1,491 square foot home, which was built in 1972, sits on a 3.37 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 07, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,650,000.
Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Longboat Key, FL. In the same period over 43 listings were sold below the listed price and 12 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Longboat Key, FL decreased by 4.5% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024, listings were on the market for 59 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,173,750.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.