Shellie Young
PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY
(941) 241-3767
28 Total Sales
1 in Longboat Key
$899,000 Price
Longboat Key
Neighborhood in Florida
Manatee County 34228
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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Shellie Young
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Jason Sato
Jason Sato
SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
(941) 241-0813
287 Total Sales
2 in Longboat Key
$800K - $1.1M Price Range
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Meredith Van Vaals
Meredith Van Vaals
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(612) 255-1833
33 Total Sales
1 in Longboat Key
$525,000 Price
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Brooke O'Malley
Brooke O'Malley
CLUB REALTY
(941) 541-2848
38 Total Sales
4 in Longboat Key
$400K - $605K Price Range
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Carla Rayman Kidd
Carla Rayman Kidd
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(941) 413-3058
86 Total Sales
1 in Longboat Key
$485,000 Price
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Shannon O'Brien Kerney
Shannon O'Brien Kerney
SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
(941) 491-0064
29 Total Sales
1 in Longboat Key
$980,000 Price
Schools
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- Public
- K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Bayfront Park Recreation Center
Sunny Shores Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Joan M. Durante Community Park
Leffis Key Preserve
- Trails
- Hiking
Coquina Beach
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Beach
Cortez Beach
- Beach
- Ocean
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Longboat Key | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Longboat Key, FL sell after 97 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Longboat Key, FL over the last 12 months is $1,186,414, down 38% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$742,500
Median Single Family Price
$1,446,424
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$699,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$410,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$734
Number of Homes for Sale
155
Last 12 months Home Sales
154
Months of Supply
12.10
Median List Price
$862,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
11%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,720
Median Year Built
1973
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,443
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,669
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,212
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
792
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
366
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Friday, May 212 - 3pm
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Saturday, May 31:15 - 3:15pm
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Friday, May 21 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,400 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,300 Sq Ft
- 4340 Falmouth Dr
- Unit 201
- Longboat Key, FL
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,975
Median Age
70
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
4.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
63.4%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$102,372
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,496
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
College Graduates
66.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.6%
% Population in Labor Force
24.1%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
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®
18
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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