Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay Condos for Sale – Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, Florida 34217

Runaway Bay is an award-winning condominium development meticulously developed to draw the most out of its superb location at 1801 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island. This property consists of 186 two-story townhouses built in 1978. It was developed within a beautiful complex of approximately 10 acres nestled between Palma Sola Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico toward west, a rarity among Anna Maria condos for sale.

About 80 or so Runaway Bay condos are being kept mainly as rental units. Readers of Bradenton Herald have been so impressed by this property development that, in a poll, they have voted it as the “Best Resort” for two consecutive years. Gurus at Sarasota Magazine likewise have similar praise, naming the condominium in its 2013 selection of the “Best Beaches, Shopping, Attractions, Galleries, Dining And More.”

Prime resort facilities

With its well-manicured tropical landscaping accented by centerpiece lagoons and fountains, this condo community can create a grand impression even to first-time visitors and prospective buyers of Anna Maria condos for sale. Its tranquil location, moreover, provides awesome views of the gulf front and the bay. East of the condo complex too is a lovely bayfront boat dock and fishing pier. A short stroll west across the street, on the other hand, leads residents and guests to the white sands of Bradenton Beach.

Additionally, the Runaway Bay development has the bragging rights to one of the largest private pool in all of Anna Maria Island. Other amenities in the condominium include a clubhouse, fitness center, a recreation room, and tennis and shuffleboard courts. Laundry facilities are likewise provided, and this community allows owner-occupied units to keep two pets and one in rented condos.

Move-in ready

Available Runaway Bay condos in the market are turnkey furnished and thus ideal for investors seeking rental properties as well as for prospective buyers seeking move-in ready residences among Anna Maria condos for sale. The price points of sales-listed units in this resort community start at the high $200s typically quoted for units having floor plans measuring 691 square feet designed with one bedroom and one bath. A price quote can edge up to the mid $300s for a condo with two bedrooms and two baths within a living area of 1,080 square feet.

Units for sale at Runaway Bay are definitely worth a serious look. The sales listings in this condominium mostly come with fabulous updates, such as retiling throughout and new flooring of wide plank maple hardwood. Also standouts among Anna Maria condos for sale are units in this community which have been refurnished.

Local points of interest

As delightful, the superb facilities at Runaway Bay are complemented by plenty of local area amenities conveniently accessible via the free trolley service plying the length of Anna Maria Island. Shopping and dining venues, for instance, are only a few minutes away south at the historic Bridge Street City Pier.

Coquina Beach and the boardwalk and nature trails at the Leffis Key preserve are likewise within easy reach via this southerly route. Eastward across the nearby bridge at Cortez Road, life and leisure alternatives are even more plentiful along this road corridor to South Bradenton.

Runaway Bay Condos for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at Runaway Bay

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.

MLS# A4688086 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #142
Price: $695,000
Zip Code: 34217
1080 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
Welcome to Runaway Bay an island-style waterfront community in Bradenton Beach offering the ideal combination of coastal living and income potential, with weekly rentals permitted. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath ground-level condo showcas ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A4689318 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #173
Price: $585,000
Zip Code: 34217
1080 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
This beautifully renovated, turnkey 2BR/2BA ground-floor unit in the sought-after Runaway Bay community offers serene lake and fountain views along with partial bay views. Fully updated between 2024 and 2025, it features luxury vinyl and tile floorin ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: BEACH HOUSE REAL ESTATE LLC

MLS# A4674901 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #176
Price: $560,000
Zip Code: 34217
1080 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
Ground floor two bedroom/two bath unit fully remodeled condo is being sold as turnkey furnished. This unit at Runaway Bay stands out as one of the finest in the community. Every detail has been thoughtfully upgraded, including plantation shutters, cr ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: BEACH HOUSE REAL ESTATE LLC

MLS# A4583130 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #248
Price: $560,000
Zip Code: 34217
1080 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
Step into coastal luxury living at its finest with this exquisite turnkey condo unit nestled between the serene waters of Palma Sola Bay and the majestic Gulf of Mexico on Anna Maria Island.Indulge in the epitome of waterfront bliss as you revel in t ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4678617 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #211
Price: $545,500
Zip Code: 34217
1080 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
Location, location, location! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the highly sought-after Runaway Bay community puts the island lifestyle within reach--less than 100 steps to direct beach access and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: SEA BREEZE REAL ESTATE LLC

MLS# A4686575 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #125
Price: $540,000
Zip Code: 34217
1080 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
Welcome to your great escape on Anna Maria Island with the largest saltwater pool on the Island view right out your back lanai. Runaway Bay ground floor unit #125 2 bedroom/2 bathroom comes completely ready to move into or utilize as short term reser ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: WAGNER REALTY

MLS# A4673811 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #238
Price: $518,000
Zip Code: 34217
1080 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Opportunity, opportunity, opportunity! Here is your chance to have your own coastal paradise at Runaway Bay on Anna Maria Island. This beautifully decorated, income producing 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom, second floor condo with a new ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4685246 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #275
Price: $509,500
Zip Code: 34217
1080 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
Located at 1801 Gulf Drive, Unit 275 in beautiful Bradenton Beach, this fully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo offers an incredible coastal lifestyle just steps from the Gulf of Mexico. Perfectly positioned across the street from the beach, the ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: PREMIERE PLUS REALTY COMPANY

MLS# A4690487 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #183
Price: $420,000
Zip Code: 34217
691 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1
Welcome to Runaway Bay, a vibrant island style waterfront community in Bradenton Beach, where coastal charm meets exceptional investment opportunity. With weekly rentals permitted, this sought-after destination offers the perfect balance of personal ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

MLS# A4678458 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

1801 GULF DR N #215
Price: $365,000
Zip Code: 34217
691 Square Feet
Subdivision: RUNAWAY BAY
Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1
Welcome to Runaway Bay, an island paradise community on Bradenton Beach offering the perfect blend of coastal living and investment potential, with weekly rentals allowed. Ideal as a winter retreat or income-producing getaway, this beautifully update ... Read More
Listing courtesy of: RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP