LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228 3155 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #257
$470,000
Pending
55 more
Presented By: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 941-951-6660. - 941-951-6660
Beds • 1
Baths • 1
SQFT • 416
Home Details
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.
Presented By: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 941-951-6660. - 941-951-6660
Interior Features for 3155 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #257
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms1
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths1
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourcepublic records
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
Flooringceramic tile, terrazzo
Furnished Y/Nfurnished
Heating Y/NYes
Interior Amenitiesceiling fan(s), solid surface counters
Laundry Featurescommon area
Total Stories2
General for 3155 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #257
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Appliancesrange, range hood, refrigerator
Architectural Styleflorida
Association Amenitiescable tv, laundry, maintenance, pool
Association Fee Includescommon area taxes, community pool, escrow reserves fund, maintenance structure, maintenance grounds, manager, pool maintenance, trash
Association Nameami/neal fleet
Attached Garage No
Body of Watergulf of america
Building Area Unitssquare feet
Carport Y/NNo
Citylongboat key
Community Featuresgulf/ocean front, water access, waterfront, buyer approval required, pool
Construction Materialsblock
Coolingmini-split unit(s)
Countysarasota
Directionsfrom gulf of mexico dr. and buttonwood dr, continue north. diplomat is on the immediate west side.
DockY/NNo
Facing Directionnortheast
Flood Zone Codeve
Full Baths1
Garage Y/NNo
HOAYes
HOA Monthly Maintenance
Heatingcentral, electric
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal Descriptionunit 257 the diplomat
Levelsone
Listing Termscash, conventional
Living Area Unitssquare feet
Lot Size Square Feet
MLS Area34228 - longboat key
Minimum Lease1-7 days
Monthly Condo Fee Amount1329
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy Typevacant
Ownershipcondominium
Patio/Porch Featurescovered, porch
Pets Allowedno
Property Attached Y/NYes
Property Subtypecondominium
Property Typeresidential
Roofshingle
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNNo
Senior Community Y/NNo
Sewerpublic sewer
Standard Statuspending
Statuspending
Subdivision Namethe diplomat
Tax Annual Amount4522
Tax Lot257
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms3
Unit Number257
Utilitiescable connected, electricity connected
Viewwater
Water Access Typegulf/ocean
Water Access Y/NYes
Water Viewgulf/ocean - full
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront Featuresgulf/ocean front, waterfront, gulf/ocean
Year Built1960
Zoningr4mx
Exterior for 3155 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #257
Building Area Total416
Exterior Amenitiessliding doors
Foundation Detailsslab
Lot Size Acres
Private PoolNo
Road Responsibilitypublic maintained road
Road Surface Typeasphalt
Vegetationmature landscaping
Water Sourcepublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
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Desiree Carlson
REALTOR®