$565,000
SOLD JAN 30, 2020

611 Hibiscus Way Longboat Key, FL 34228

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,723 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$328 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fruit Trees
  • Florida Architecture
  • Anna Maria Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Park or Greenbelt View

About This Home

As of July 2025

Located at the north end of Longboat Key, you will find this enchanting 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Relax island style on the charming front sitting porch, or wander about through the cozy outdoor living spaces scattered about the oversized lot.
In the master bedroom suite, you can enjoy the moonlit nights and morning sunrise on your private screened lanai. Encircled by fruit trees, mature palms, rose garden, and tropical bamboo, the lushly- landscaped fenced yard offers the perfect amount of privacy. The cottage is in close proximity to one of the finest beaches on Longboat Key, boat/kayak launch and dock, and popular local restaurants. Just a short drive away is the shopping and dining on St. Armands Circle , golf and tennis clubs and downtown Sarasota. This home is perfectly suited for boaters, bikers, nature enthusiasts, and dog lovers seeking a true "neighborhood" on Longboat Key.
Newer windows and doors, crown moldings, tongue and groove wood ceilings, wainscoting, and metal roof complete this picture perfect piece of paradise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Kartz

SARABAY REAL ESTATE INC License #3236783 Listed on: 12/20/2019

SARABAY REAL ESTATE INC

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Anderson

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY License #3288173

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,891

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x120
  • South Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Oversized Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned R6SF

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,723 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Anna Maria Elementary School
  • Martha B. King Middle School
  • Bayshore High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Long Beach Community
  • Long Beach,Rev Of Subdivision
  • Rental Restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,891

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1723
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10800
  • Directions to Property: From St Armands Circle go north on Gulf of Mexico Drive to north end of island ; turn right / east on Broadway, south on Longboat Drive , east on Hibiscus Way.
  • Status: Sold
  • Down Payment Resource URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4454422?w=Agent&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4454422?w=Customer
  • Homestead Y N: Yes
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Unit Number Y N: No
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.94167
  • Price per Sq Ft: 327.92
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.94167
  • View: Yes
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Range
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Street Number Modifier: 611
  • Room Count: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Greenbelt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View Y N: No
  • Water Access Y N: No
  • Water Extras Y N: No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Security: Security System
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Approval Required YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
  • High School: Bayshore High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Martha B. King Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R6SF
  • Parcel Number: 7786600002
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Oversized Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 90x120
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 2014-01-17
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: Yes
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Please confirm lease restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5891.04
  • Tax Block: 11
  • Tax Book Number: 1-306
  • Tax Lot: 13

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2021
Closed on
Feb 24, 2021
Sold by
Cushman Stefan H
Bought by
Denise C Adams Trust and Adams
Seller's Agent
Cindy Fischer
PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Laura Rulon
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
List Price
$815,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2019
Closed on
Jan 30, 2020
Sold by
Brown Elizabeth M and Brown Elizabeth M
Bought by
Cushman Stefan H
Seller's Agent
Lisa Kartz
SARABAY REAL ESTATE INC
Buyer's Agent
Bill Anderson
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
List Price
$599,999
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,999
-5.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.79%
Original Mortgage
$452,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2016
Sold by
Brown Elizabeth M
Bought by
Ribeiro Brown Elizabeth M and Ribeiro Dos Santos Oliver J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2013
Closed on
Nov 6, 2013
Sold by
Hazelton Robert W and Hazelton Kimberly
Bought by
Browna Elizabeth M
Seller's Agent
Ian Addy, PA
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Buyer's Agent
Joan Boltax
LIMBO COMPANY SARASOTA ASSOC
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$465,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2011
Sold by
Mccarthy Peter and Mccarthy Patricia
Bought by
Hazelton Robert W and Hazelton Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Mccarthy Peter and Mccarthy Patricia
Bought by
Mccarthy Peter and Mccarthy Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2002
Sold by
Cendant Mobility Finl Corp
Bought by
Mcarthy Peter and Mccarthy Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1994
Sold by
Chiefari Sal P and Chiefari Margaret M
Bought by
Yeatman Michael F and Yeatman Jane T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,500
Interest Rate
9.07%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $790,000 Msc Title
Warranty Deed $565,000 Msc Title Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $465,000 Attorney
Trustee Deed $410,900 Msc Title Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $377,000 --
Warranty Deed $393,000 --
Warranty Deed $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $452,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $157,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $730,000 -11.5% $424 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Price Changed $825,000 -8.2% $479 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Price Changed $899,000 -5.4% $522 / Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 For Sale $950,000 +20.3% $551 / Sq Ft
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Sold $790,000 -3.1% $459 / Sq Ft
01/22/2021 01/22/21 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2021 01/20/21 For Sale $815,000 +44.2% $473 / Sq Ft
01/30/2020 01/30/20 Sold $565,000 -5.8% $328 / Sq Ft
01/01/2020 01/01/20 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2019 12/20/19 For Sale $599,999 +29.0% $348 / Sq Ft
11/06/2013 11/06/13 Sold $465,000 0.0% $270 / Sq Ft
10/14/2013 10/14/13 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2013 09/23/13 For Sale $465,000 -- $270 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,766 $642,527 -- --
2023 $9,694 $623,813 $0 $0
2022 $9,514 $605,644 $0 $0
2021 $7,957 $465,796 $252,000 $213,796
2020 $6,035 $362,985 $0 $0
2019 $5,935 $354,824 $0 $0
2018 $5,891 $348,208 $0 $0
2017 $4,972 $341,046 $0 $0
2016 $4,968 $334,031 $0 $0
2015 $4,860 $331,709 $0 $0
2014 $4,860 $329,076 $0 $0
2013 $4,734 $283,675 $191,900 $91,775
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4454422

Stellar MLS

APN: 77866-0000-2