3155 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Unit 257, Longboat Key, FL 34228
- $470,000
- 1
- BD
- 1
- BA
- 416
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $470,000
- List Price
- $470,000
- Status
- Sold
- Days on Market
- 9
- Closing Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- MLS#
- A4672986
- Property Style
- Condo
- Architectural Style
- Florida
- Year Built
- 1960
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 416
- Price per sq. ft.
- 1129.81
- Total Acreage
- Non-Applicable
- Building Name
- The Diplomat
- Monthly Condo Fee
- 1329
- Legal Subdivision Name
- The Diplomat
- Community Name
- Diplomat The
- MLS Area Major
- Longboat Key
Property Description
Discover the perfect blend of beachside escape and investment opportunity at this second-floor studio with direct Gulf views. Wake up to the sound of the waves and end each day with shimmering sunsets—this light-filled retreat places you just steps from the shoreline on beautiful Longboat Key. Inside, the open layout offers flexible living with an updated bath and a comfortable space ready to enjoy now, while leaving room for future updates to elevate value and style. With an on-site rental office and the rare ability to do short-term rentals, this condo is ideal for personal getaways, a consistent income stream, or both. Take advantage of the community pool, stroll the beach, or explore the island’s dining and boutique shops just moments away. Whether you’re seeking a turnkey coastal hideaway or an income-producing asset, this Gulf-front studio delivers endless potential in one of Longboat Key’s most desirable, easy-to-rent locations.
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $4522
- Minimum Lease Period
- 1-7 Days
- Maintenance Includes
- Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Trash
- Condo Fees
- $3987
- Condo Fees Term
- Quarterly
- Community Features
- Buyer Approval Required, Pool, No Deed Restriction, Maintenance Free
- Property Description
- One Story, Attached
- Zoning
- R4MX
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Solid Surface Counters
- Floor
- Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo
- Appliances
- Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-Split Unit(s)
- Exterior Construction
- Block
- Exterior Features
- Sliding Doors
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Community
- Water Name
- Gulf Of America
- Water View
- Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Water Access
- Gulf/Ocean
- Water Frontage
- Gulf/Ocean
- Pets
- Not Allowed
- Floor Number
- 2
- Flood Zone Code
- VE
- Parcel ID
- 0005071042
- Legal Description
- UNIT 257 THE DIPLOMAT
Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY. 941-951-6660
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