Condo in Longboat Key, Manatee County, FL · 11 units · built 1974
La Playa Condominium
4425 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-2498
Overview
LaPlaya Condominiums is a smaller, beachfront community located on Longboat Key, known for its direct beach access, clean common areas, and refreshing pool. The property offers comfortable, well-kept units with scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico, complemented by an onsite management office that is generally responsive during business hours. While occasional maintenance or cleanliness concerns surface in specific units, the community remains a quiet, low-key destination appreciated for its tranquil setting and welcoming atmosphere.
Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently. Review-derived detail here comes from short-stay guest reviews, not residents.
At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1974
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 3 themes
11 residential units on record.
Is La Playa Condominium safe? Structure & milestone status
Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.
What are the HOA fees at La Playa Condominium?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
What is the flood risk at La Playa Condominium?
Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.
Permits & activity
Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.
What guests say about staying at La Playa Condominium
What works
What doesn't
Ongoing, not one-off
- Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2018-2024
Recently addressed
Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.
This building is listed as a vacation rental or resort operation, so this reflects short-stay guest reviews rather than resident experience. Aggregated from public reviews; no individuals are named.
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Frequently asked
Is La Playa Condominium safe to live in?
Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.
What are the HOA fees at La Playa Condominium?
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Does La Playa Condominium require a milestone inspection?
Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.
Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?
Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.
Is La Playa Condominium in a flood zone?
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