Longboat Key Estates
Homes for Sale in Longboat Key, FL
All 257 homes for sale in Longboat Key, FL · median $1,050,000 · 285 homes for sale in 34228 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 18 closed sales in Longboat Key Estates in Longboat Key, FL since 2005, the most recent in June 2026. Across Longboat Key as a whole, 499 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $950,000, 82 median days on market, with 280 homes for sale today. At that median and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,800 ($12,270 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by the house itself, not by any community package. The homes are large - a median around 3,494 square feet - and they span nearly seven decades of construction, from 1956 to 2024. That mix means condition and era do most of the work on value: an original mid-century structure and a recent rebuild on comparable lots can sit far apart, so the spread is wide and condition-driven.
With no active listings at the moment, there is nothing to transact against today. For a seller, that scarcity can work in your favor when you do list; for a buyer, it means patience and readiness, because inventory in a 37-home pocket appears episodically rather than on demand.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Longboat Key ESTATES 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Longboat Key Estates is a small, established enclave of 37 homes in Longboat Key, Sarasota County, where sizable houses across a broad range of build years set the tone far more than any shared amenity.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 23 homes in Longboat Key ESTATES that have changed hands since 2013, built between 1955 and 2024 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 2,561 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Longboat Key Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buying for a sizable single-family home given the roughly 3,494-square-foot median footprint
- Buyers who value a small, established enclave and can be patient with limited inventory
- Buying to hold where the home's own condition and era, not amenities, define the value
Probably not for
- Needing shared community amenities, since none are identified in current listings
- Wanting an immediate selection of available homes in a pocket with no active listings
- Looking for a predictable, formula-driven price across a uniform housing stock
The market around Longboat Key Estates
Longboat Key Estates is a small community — 41 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34228, 367 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower corner of Longboat Key.
Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Longboat Key Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Longboat Key Estates
Live MLS inventory for Longboat Key Estates. 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 Longboat Key Estates listings as of 2026-11-06, 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.
Schools
- 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 Longboat Key Estates 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 Longboat Key Estates address.
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Recent Developments in Longboat Key Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Longboat Key Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
Sarasota commission to hear third appeal for 18-story 1260 N. Palm Residences
The developer of the 18-story, 14-unit condominium tower, formerly called The Obsidian, appeals to the Sarasota City Commission for a third time. A quasi-judicial hearing was scheduled for November 2, 2026. The commission previously denied the project twice.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome will signal how much downtown height and density the city allows on the north edge of the core, affecting future condo inventory. The project is about 9 miles southeast of Longboat Key Estates, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: Sarasota News Leader - October 2026Civic
Performing arts foundation starts dispute resolution with Sarasota over proposed center
The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation board began the alternative dispute resolution process under its 2022 agreement with the city after the city proposed amendments. The foundation reported $50 million in private gifts and pledges this spring and is weighing independent development. No decisions have been made on location, funding structure or timeline.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing and site of a major cultural venue remain open, which affects the future of downtown and bayfront destination uses. The project is about 9 miles southeast of Longboat Key Estates, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: SRQ Daily (SRQ Magazine) - October 2026Market
Downtown Sarasota housing pipeline meets a rental market with high vacancy and concessions
Sarasota Magazine tallied projects including Saravela (282 residences), Lumora (178) and 1776 Ringling (52). Apartment List data for September 2026 put metro vacancy at 10.36% and showed 63.81% of properties offering concessions. Sarasota County vacancy fell from 16.17% to 10.70% year over year, while Manatee County rose from 8.83% to 10.07%.
What it may mean for the marketElevated vacancy and widespread concessions point to ample rental supply and negotiating room, while the downtown pipeline keeps adding units. The site is about 9 miles southeast of Longboat Key Estates.
Source: Sarasota Magazine - October 2026Civic
Manatee County approves one-year moratorium on new data center projects
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year pause on accepting, processing and approving new data center projects. The county wants time to study energy, water and infrastructure effects and write rules. Commissioners said no data center projects are currently planned in the county, and the move follows North Port's 18-month moratorium.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause limits large-load industrial development in Manatee while rules are written, which bears on utility capacity and land use planning. The site is about 8 miles northeast of Longboat Key Estates.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - October 2026Infrastructure
Manatee County advances $125 million in stormwater and flood mitigation projects
County commissioners are directing $125 million in federal disaster recovery money to 12 county projects and 10 projects across six cities and one town. The largest, about $25 million, would add automated outfall structures in the Pierce Drain area to reduce flooding at Center Lake. Bradenton expects about $16 million for five projects, and no completion dates were given.
What it may mean for the marketDrainage upgrades in repeatedly flooded areas affect local flood exposure, insurance considerations and long-term site readiness. The site is about 9 miles northeast of Longboat Key Estates.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - July 2026Infrastructure
Florida's new state budget funds five major Manatee County projects
The 2026 state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis directs 12.4 million dollars to five Manatee County projects, including the Singletary Road Bridge replacement, a 51st Street West extension in Bradenton, and design work for a Fort Hamer Road and I-75 interchange. The list also funds Fresh Start Manatee Phase 2 and the Valor Commons veterans hub.
What it may mean for the marketState funding for road, bridge and interchange work expands transportation infrastructure and supports future growth capacity across Manatee County. The site is about 8 miles northeast of Longboat Key Estates.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7)
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Longboat Key Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Longboat Key Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Longboat Key Estates.
A small pocket where the house is the whole story
This is a 37-home community with no amenities identified in current MLS listings - no gate, clubhouse, or shared recreation to carry value. What you are buying is the structure and the location, which puts the burden of evaluation squarely on the home. With a build range from 1956 to 2024 and a median year built around 1980, you will see everything from mid-century original to new construction, often on the same streets.
Owner-occupancy runs just under half, with a homestead share near 48%, which tells you a meaningful portion of these homes are held as second properties or investments. Combine that with the absence of active listings and the large median footprint, and the practical read is clear: this is a thin, house-by-house market where each sale deserves its own analysis rather than a neighborhood rule of thumb.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Longboat Key Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 37-home pocket with no active listings, timing and comparable analysis matter more than browsing. We track this market house by house, account for the wide gap between original and rebuilt stock, and help you move quickly and accurately when something does come up - or price correctly when you decide to sell into thin inventory.
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| Location | Longboat Key, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34228 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 37 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1956–2024 (median 1980.5) |
| Typical living area | 3,494 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pickleball Court(s) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 48% |
| Zoned public schools | Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Longboat Key Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/longboat-key-estates, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Longboat Key ESTATES, Longboat Key
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Every Home for Sale in Longboat Key Estates Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Longboat Key Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 617 Rountree Drive · $2,150,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 8, 2026 · listed by Fine Properties
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11% 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 (2026-11-07).
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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Sarasota County scorecard.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 6, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 34228)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (18 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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