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Longboat Key Real Estate

Longboat Key homes for sale span a gorgeous 11-mile beautiful barrier island located just north east of Sarasota, Florida.  It’s a popular destination for those seeking a luxurious and peaceful lifestyle. The island offers a wide range of real estate options, including stunning beachfront properties, inspiring waterfront estates, and elegant condos. With its peaceful and pristine beaches, world-class dining, and exceptional shopping, Longboat Key is an ideal place to call home.

Longboat Key’s real estate market is diverse and dynamic, with a variety of properties available to suit a wide range of buyer taste and budget. Whether you’re in the market for a cozy beach condo or a sprawling Longboat Key waterfront estate, you’re sure to find the perfect property on this idyllic island. Read more

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Pros:

  • Exclusivity – many gated communities
  • Private beaches
  • Private Longboat Key Club

Considerations:

  • Traffic in peak season makes for longer drive times.

Lifestyle:

  • Peaceful beaches
  • Tremendous first class amenities available at Longboat Key Club
  • Fine and casual restaurants located on Longboat Key

Shopping:

  • Grocery store located in Bay Isles
  • UTC Mall is 14.0 miles
  • Saint Armands Circle is about 2 miles

Beach:

  • Longboat Key is private beach
  • Closest public beach access is Lido Key Public Beach
  • Siesta Key Public Beach is 11.6 miles

Downtown:

  • 6.2 miles
  • 16 minute drive

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With its stunning natural beauty, world-class Longboat Key Club and Bay Isles amenities as well an exceptional quality of life, Longboat Key is a truly unique and special place to call home. Whether you’re looking for a permanent residence, a vacation home, or an investment property, Longboat Key will be a popular destination for buyers seeking a slice of paradise. Boaters will enjoy the island, as many homes along the intracoastal include boat docks. Longboat Key’s overall surrounding is picturesque and peaceful, however it’s an active community with over 8000+ residents too. Therefore, Longboat Key earns the distinction of being one of Sarasota’s premier private barrier islands. Longboat Key real estate has something to offer everyone in many price points!

If you’re considering investing in Longboat Key real estate, it’s important to work with a knowledgeable and experienced real estate agent who can help you navigate the market and find the perfect property for your needs. Contact us today to get started in your search.

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Longboat Key Location

Longboat Key is a beautiful barrier island located in Manatee and Sarasota counties, Florida. The island is situated on the Gulf of Mexico, just west of Sarasota and south of Anna Maria Island. Longboat Key is a popular destination for those looking for beachfront property, with its pristine white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters.

The island is approximately 11 miles long and 0.5 miles wide, with a total area of 16.03 square miles. Longboat Key is connected to the mainland by two bridges, the John Ringling Causeway to the south and the New Pass Bridge to the north. The island is also accessible by boat, with several marinas located on the island.

The Popularity of Longboat Key

Longboat Key is a quiet, upscale community, with a mix of residential and commercial properties. The island is home to several luxury resorts, including the Longboat Key Club and Resort, as well as numerous restaurants, shops, and galleries. The island also has several parks and nature preserves, including Joan M. Durante Park, Quick Point Nature Preserve, and Beer Can Island.

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The Longboat Key Club is the most prominent attraction on the barrier island, which attracts thousands of people annually as a vacation destination.  This private club features three 9-hole courses, plus one 18 hole championship course which is ranked as one of the best places to play according to Golf Digest in 2008. Longboat Key Club amenities include private beaches, a luxury spa, tennis, a boat marina, fitness center, 5 fine dining restaurants, and much more. Inn on the Beach resort is a very popular resort and also part of the Longboat Key Club. It’s the perfect spot for a buyer seeking a second home resort get-away for investors and vacationers alike.

Visitors quickly understand the allure of Longboat Key once they are able to experience it for the first time. The barrier island is a perfect backdrop for anyone seeking an active lifestyle. It is hard to travel this gorgeous stretch of island without seeing groups of bicyclists, joggers, and walkers enjoying the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico views. The picturesque surroundings are simply gorgeous and provide a lovely backdrop for any leisure activity you can imagine.

The Longboat Key Real Estate Market

The Longboat Key housing market has been very competitive in recent years. The average sale price of a home in Longboat Key was $1.5mm in early 2023, up 44.6% since last year. The average sale price per square foot in Longboat Key is $829, up 28.1% since 2022. The median home value in Longboat Key is $1,236,450, with the highest appreciated neighborhoods being Longboat Key South, Long Beach, and Longboat Key East.

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Longboat Key Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions


How big is Longboat Key?

Longboat Key is a barrier island town spanning 10.8 miles, with the north bridge connecting to Coquina Beach in Manatee County, and the south bridge connecting to Lido Key in Sarasota County.

Is Longboat Key Beach public or private?

While Longboat Key beaches are known to be quieter and more private (many condominiums and homes have private beach access), there are 11 public beach access points as well. However, there are no public facilities on Longboat Key beaches such lifeguards, public rest rooms, or concessions.

Are the beaches of Longboat Key quieter compared to Lido and Siesta Key Beaches?

Yes, Longboat Key is known to be a quieter and more private beach compared to Siesta Kye and Lido Key, were the beaches experience more beach visitors.

What is the population of Longboat Key?

The population of Longboat Key was listed as 7505 residents in the 2020 Census.

Is Longboat Key a safe place to live?

Yes. According to crime statistics, Longboat Key ranks very near the top of most lists of the safest cities in the state of Florida.

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