Gulfshore of Longboat Key in Longboat Key

Gulfshore of Longboat Key
Homes for Sale in Longboat Key, FL

All 235 homes for sale in LONGBOAT KEY, FL · median $975,000 · 251 homes for sale in 34228 · Sarasota County homes for sale

Community in Longboat Key · Sarasota County · ZIP 34228
173 homesBuilt 1935–2024Median sale $162K
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Live Market Pulse
31/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 80 at the 2022 peak
0 is Gulfshore of Longboat Key's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 31. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $162,500, $252 per square foot, a median 164 days on market, sellers accepting 77% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1962 - 2026 with 1 new construction; 8 of 8 report an HOA (median $290/mo); 7 of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 3 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,190 ($1,660 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Gulfshore of Longboat Key Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$162K
Median sold · 12 mo
$252/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $422 in 2024
76.9%
Sale vs ask
Sarasota median: 93.0%
+33%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $122K median in 2012
Tempo
164days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
33%
Owner-occupied · Gulfshore of Longboat Key
59 of 179 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
67%
Non-owner-occupied · Gulfshore of Longboat Key
incl. 22% trust or LLC-held · 42% out-of-state
100%
Cash buyers · Gulfshore of Longboat Key
4 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
173
Homes in the community
plus 6 vacant residential lots · 179 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1935
Community established
homes built 1935-2024, median 1970 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 13 in 2011
630sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 173 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gulfshore of Longboat Key

Live MLS inventory for Gulfshore of Longboat Key. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Gulfshore of Longboat Key listings as of 2026-09-20, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Gulfshore Of Longboat Key Right Now (4)

All 4 active and pending Gulfshore Of Longboat Key listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside GULFSHORE OF LONGBOAT KEY right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

605 SUTTON PLACE #102
$485K · 0.4 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 992 sqft
605 SUTTON PLACE #102
Listed by LEGACY BAY PARTNERS
4390 EXETER DRIVE #107
$425K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
4390 EXETER DRIVE #107
Listed by PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
4440 EXETER DRIVE #106
$649K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft
4440 EXETER DRIVE #106
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE
4420 EXETER DRIVE #303
$499K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
4420 EXETER DRIVE #303
Listed by SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
4380 EXETER DRIVE #H202
$480K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
4380 EXETER DRIVE #H202
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
4310 FALMOUTH DRIVE #307
$520K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,072 sqft
4310 FALMOUTH DRIVE #307
Listed by HOUSE MATCH

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Gulfshore of Longboat Key market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $162K ($252 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 164 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 34228 (LONGBOAT KEY), 103 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $878K ($399/sq ft), up 2.4% year over year, with a median 94 days on market. See the live ZIP 34228 housing market and the Sarasota County market.

Gulfshore of Longboat Key is a community of 173 homes in Longboat Key, Sarasota County, built between 1935 and 2024 (median 1970.0), with a median living area of about 1,280 square feet. 33% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K0k0k1k1k
58 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $170 in 2012 to a $422 peak in 2024; $252 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020030020122014201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2022 low; 164 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
76.9% now vs Sarasota 93.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 4 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Gulfshore of Longboat Key vs Sarasota
100200300Sarasota +184%Gulfshore of Longboat Key +33%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same Stellar MLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
051020082012202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 13 quit in 2011; 2 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016202220242026
80 at the 2022 peak, 20 in the troughs, 31 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Sarasota County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,489/mo
Sarasota County typical true cost to own
$177/mo
Sarasota County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

16% of homes for sale in ZIP 34228 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-22).

Gulfshore of Longboat Key Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Gulfshore of Longboat Key is currently a buyer's market. About 9.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $349,900, and homes go under contract in about 122 days.

9.0
Months supply
$349,900
Median list
$162,500
Median sold
$456
Per sqft
122
Days on mkt
3/1/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34228 ZIP is $956,620, about 33.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Sarasota County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Gulfshore of Longboat Key listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Gulfshore of Longboat Key address.

If we were buying in Gulfshore of Longboat Key today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Gulfshore of Longboat Key.

A closer look at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key market

At a median of $252 per square foot, Gulfshore of Longboat Key prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The housing stock is 173 homes built between 1935 and 2024, and 33% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gulfshore of Longboat Key. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
2.5D · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation4.3/10
Owner Commitment3.3/10
Pricing Power0.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (2.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +33% since 2012; Owner Commitment 33% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 76.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Gulfshore of Longboat Key homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Gulfshore of Longboat Key.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $290/month (about $3,480/yr) · median of 80 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $290 per month ($3,480 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 80 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Gulfshore of Longboat Key sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Gulfshore of Longboat Key?
The median sale price in Gulfshore of Longboat Key was $162K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Gulfshore of Longboat Key take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 164 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Gulfshore of Longboat Key?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 173 homes plus 6 vacant residential lots in Gulfshore of Longboat Key (public records).
What share of Gulfshore of Longboat Key is owner-occupied?
33% of Gulfshore of Longboat Key parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Gulfshore of Longboat Key built?
Homes in Gulfshore of Longboat Key were built between 1935 and 2024, with a median year built of 1970.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Gulfshore of Longboat Key?
Cash buyers took 100% of Gulfshore of Longboat Key sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (4 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have Gulfshore of Longboat Key home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 33% since 2012, from $122K to $162K (Stellar MLS closed records).
What schools serve Gulfshore of Longboat Key?
Gulfshore of Longboat Key is served by Sarasota County Public Schools, typically Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Gulfshore of Longboat Key?
The best agent for Gulfshore of Longboat Key is one who actively works Longboat Key and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Gulfshore of Longboat Key.
How do I find a top Longboat Key real estate agent who knows Gulfshore of Longboat Key?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Gulfshore of Longboat Key and the wider Longboat Key area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Gulfshore of Longboat Key purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Gulfshore of Longboat Key, and what county is it in?
Gulfshore of Longboat Key is in LONGBOAT KEY, Sarasota County, FL, ZIP 34228.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 20, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 34228))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (58 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in GULFSHORE OF LONGBOAT KEY? 4 recorded closings; median 164 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Sarasota County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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