1801 GULF DRIVE
BRADENTON BEACH, FL 34217
About this home
Welcome to your perfect island retreat at Runaway Bay on beautiful Anna Maria Island! This updated upstairs 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. Whether you're searching for a personal getaway, full-time residence, or income-producing investment property, this turnkey furnished unit is ready for you to enjoy from day one. Inside, you’ll find tasteful updates throughout, including stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer. The bright, inviting living space makes it easy to relax after a day at the beach. Runaway Bay offers amenities designed for the ultimate island lifestyle, including a large heated saltwater pool, active clubhouse, tennis court, shuffleboard, fitness room, and a scenic bayfront fishing pier. Best of all, you’ll enjoy deeded beach access to the sugar-sand beaches of Anna Maria Island, complete with an on-demand crosswalk for added safety and convenience. Experience your own “happy place” in paradise while also enjoying excellent rental potential in one of Florida’s most desirable beach communities.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 691 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl
- Stories
- 2
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Window Treatments
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 470,695 sqft (10.81 ac)
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Roof
- Membrane
- Construction
- Stucco, Frame
- Exterior
- Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Sidewalk, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
Financial
- Annual tax
- $2,480 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $507/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- See Remarks
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Condo
- Year built
- 1978
- Subdivision
- RUNAWAY BAY
- County
- Manatee
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Anna Maria Elementary
- Middle
- Martha B. King Middle
- High
- Bayshore High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 71 days
- MLS #
- MFR789965838
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Becky Smith · WAGNER REALTY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $1,770/mo
- Property tax
- $207/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Price reduced | $350,000 | −$10,000 |
| May 7, 2026 | Listed | $360,000 | — |
Neighbourhood
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Location
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