Greg Martin
STERLING REALTY
(941) 260-0717
59 Total Sales
1 in Longboat Key
$927,000 Price
Longboat Key
Located in Sarasota County
Sitting 5 miles off the coast from Sarasota, Longboat Key offers luxurious island living without the tourists. “Here we get the island life,” says Maureen Horn, a broker with Michael Saunders & Company, who’s lived on Longboat for 25 years. “This means wearing shorts year-round, being surrounded by water views and going boating whenever you feel like it.”
“Longboat is like an island suburb of Sarasota,” says Horn, “at first people think of it as a vacation spot, then fall in love with it and buy a home.” The Key is about 10 miles long and only half a mile wide, with Gulf of Mexico Drive running from north to south, lined with dense mangroves, palm trees and entrances to waterfront communities facing the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Sarasota Bay to the east. There’s no need to worry about beach access here; whether on the main road or in a gated community, it’s a short walk away. “The beaches are relaxing with little foot traffic because it’s mostly residents,” says Horn. Single-family homes range from a three-bedroom island-inspired ranch-style with a spacious back patio within walking distance of the beach for $1 million up to a brand-new five-bedroom Spanish Revival mansion on a 1-acre beachfront lot with an infinity pool for over $18 million. For those looking for a slice of the island life at a lower price or want less space, condos range from a two-bedroom with a Spanish-inspired red tile roof and community beach access for $500,000 to a four-bedroom unit in a luxury building for $6.8 million with contemporary touches like floor to ceiling windows, full indoor and outdoor kitchens, a communal pool area and pickleball courts.
Along with the beaches, amenities are key to the island lifestyle, so it’s no surprise that Longboat has impressive public facilities like Bayfront Park, which has a large indoor recreation facility and an outdoor playground, dog park and kayak launch looking out over Sarasota Bay. Racket-heads can join a rally at the Longboat Tennis Center, which has ten courts and a pro shop offering lessons. Golf weather is year-round, and residents can play at two semi-private courses, Harbourside and Links on Longboat, which are a part of the Longboat Key Club. This private beach club has a tennis facility, multiple dining options, a marina and a fitness center.
Students may be a part of the Manatee County School District, but there are no schools on the Key, so they must drive seven miles north to begin at Anna Maria Elementary, which is graded a B-plus by Niche. They may continue on the mainland about 10 miles away in Bradenton at Martha B. King Middle, graded a B-minus, and round out their education at Bayshore High School, which received a C-plus. There are also prestigious private options across the bay, like IMG Academy, a boarding school with state-of-the-art athletic facilities and staff that have produced countless college and professional athletes.
With these views, there are, of course, some scenic waterfront restaurants like Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on the south end of the Key, where you can get steamed seafood straight from the water. On the north end, indulge in upscale seafood dishes like the Colossal Blue Lump Crab Salad at Shore. Drive south over the bridge to St. Armands Circle on Lido Key to sip on a latte while perusing through boutique shops. You can stay on the Key to get your groceries at Publix. While it’s relatively quiet here at night, head 5 miles to Sarasota for a night of entertainment, then return home to living the island life in Longboat Key.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Greg Martin
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Kevin Tai
Kevin Tai
PREFERRED SHORE LLC
(941) 231-5680
184 Total Sales
14 in Longboat Key
$280K - $1.3M Price Range
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Jennifer Delbo
Jennifer Delbo
WAGNER REALTY
(941) 909-2694
110 Total Sales
1 in Longboat Key
$1,149,000 Price
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Darren Dowling
Darren Dowling
Responds QuicklyBEYOND REALTY LLC
(941) 740-6622
162 Total Sales
4 in Longboat Key
$130K - $5.2M Price Range
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Tammy Pogar
Tammy Pogar
WAGNER REALTY
(941) 900-3152
113 Total Sales
1 in Longboat Key
$465,000 Price
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Paula Mapp
Paula Mapp
MAPP REALTY & INVESTMENT CO
(941) 344-3129
66 Total Sales
1 in Longboat Key
$490,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Bayfront Park Recreation Center
Joan M. Durante Community Park
Overlook Park
Longboat Key Housing Trends
On average, homes in Longboat Key, FL sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Longboat Key, FL over the last 12 months is $1,197,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,300,000
Median Sale Price
$1,197,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,599,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$2,800,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$784,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
440
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$885
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,485
Number of Homes for Sale
251
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
6.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,788
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,045
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,377
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
840
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
415
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31Open Sun 12PM - 2PM
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Sunday, Aug 31Open Sun 1PM - 4PM
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Monday, Sep 1Open Mon 12PM - 3PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
