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LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES in LONGBOAT KEY

LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES
Homes for Sale in LONGBOAT KEY, FL

Community in LONGBOAT KEY · Sarasota County · ZIP 34228
37 homesBuilt 1956–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Ownership and context
48%
Owner-occupied · LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES
21 of 44 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
52%
Non-owner-occupied · LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES
incl. 16% trust or LLC-held · 36% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2023
37
Homes in the community
plus 7 vacant residential lots · 44 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1956
Community established
homes built 1956-2024, median 1981 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 6 in 2007
The Area Market

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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

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.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 52 listings

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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 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.

The Strategy

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.

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 LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES market

The housing stock is 37 homes built between 1956 and 2024, and 48% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

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

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSarasota County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES sales matched to your home.

Selling in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

What is your LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.

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.

$2,437/mo
Sarasota County typical true cost to own
$177/mo
Sarasota County typical home insurance
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Confirm 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.

Longboat Key Estates Market Scorecard

Thin data

Longboat Key Estates is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Go deeper: true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 37 homes plus 7 vacant residential lots in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES (public records).
What share of LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES is owner-occupied?
48% of LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES built?
Homes in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES were built between 1956 and 2024, with a median year built of 1980.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES?
Cash buyers took 67% of LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES sales in the 12 months ending June 2023 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES?
LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES 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 LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES?
The best agent for LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES 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 LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES.
How do I find a top LONGBOAT KEY real estate agent who knows LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES and the wider LONGBOAT KEY area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 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 (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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