2525 GULF OF MEXICO, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
$1,550,000 Was $1,650,000
Beds: 2
Baths: 2 Full
Sq. Ft.: 1,491 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1972
Lot Size: 3.37 Acres
Garage: N/A
Pool: No
DOM: 129

Property Overview
Status: Closed
Property Type: Residential
MLS #: 943afcd2a8ffb09165562eb83c224f8e
Subdivision: ISLANDS WEST
County: Sarasota
HOA Fee: N/A
Year Built: 1972
Construction: Concrete
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Concrete
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Zoning: RC
Tax Amount: $7,023.02 (2023)
Date Sold: Jul 31, 2024
Sold Price: $1,450,000
Listed On: Feb 7, 2024
Description
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.
Exterior Features
Balcony, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Tennis Court(s)
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,
School Information
Elementary: Southside Elementary
Middle: Booker Middle
High: Booker High
Location
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Listing Information
Provided Courtesy of:
PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
Listing Agent: Nancy Endara
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Data last updated: July 30, 2025, 11:03 am UTC
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