Seaplace in Longboat Key

Seaplace
Homes for Sale in Longboat Key, FL

All 228 homes for sale in LONGBOAT KEY, FL · median $967,500 · 150 condos for sale in LONGBOAT KEY · 250 homes for sale in 34228 · Sarasota County homes for sale

Community in Longboat Key · Sarasota County · ZIP 34228
13 homesBuilt 1974–1974Median sale $525K
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Live Market Pulse
38/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2014 → 2026 · 69 at the 2017 peak
0 is Seaplace's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 38. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data17 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $525,000, $435 per square foot, a median 28 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1974 - 1974; 7 of 7 report an HOA (median $1,250/mo); 3 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 8 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,080 ($6,540 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Seaplace Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$525K
Median sold · 12 mo
$435/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $471 in 2024
90.9%
Sale vs ask
Sarasota median: 93.0%
Tempo
28days
Median DOM · closed
2 days at the 2021 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
15%
Owner-occupied · Seaplace
2 of 13 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
85%
Non-owner-occupied · Seaplace
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 54% out-of-state
60%
Cash buyers · Seaplace
3 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
13
Homes in the community
13 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 17 years of records
Est. 1974
Community established
homes built 1974-1974, median 1974 (FL DOR 2025)
4
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 8 in 2013
1,214sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
38.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 13 homes trade a year

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside SEAPLACE I 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.

602 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE
$1.38M · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,107 sqft
602 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
3040 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #3
$1.90M · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,009 sqft
3040 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #3
Listed by PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
3240 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #B504
$689K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
3240 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #B504
Listed by KW COASTAL LIVING III
3240 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #B402
$880K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,505 sqft
3240 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #B402
Listed by PREFERRED SHORE LLC
3240 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #B104
$425K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
3240 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #B104
Listed by KW COASTAL LIVING III
3360 BAYOU SOUND
$4.70M · 0.2 mi away
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,000 sqft
3360 BAYOU SOUND
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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

The 60-Second Overview

Seaplace market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $525K ($435 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 28 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.

Seaplace is a community of 13 homes in Longboat Key, Sarasota County, built between 1974 and 1974 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,242 square feet. 15% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 14 sales each (5 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 2009 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$300K$400K$500K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2009 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M1k2k
66 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $246 in 2012 to a $471 peak in 2024; $435 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
2 days at the 2021 low; 28 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
90.9% now vs Sarasota 93.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 14 a year; 5 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
025820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 8 quit in 2013; 4 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016202220242026
69 at the 2017 peak, 34 in the troughs, 38 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

17% 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 (2026-09-26).

Seaplace Market Scorecard

No active listings

Seaplace is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$525,000
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/2/5
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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Seaplace

Live MLS inventory for Seaplace. 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 Seaplace listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Seaplace I Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Seaplace I listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

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 Seaplace 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 Seaplace address.

If we were buying in Seaplace 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 Seaplace.

A closer look at the Seaplace market

At a median of $435 per square foot, Seaplace 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 13 homes built around 1974, and 15% 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 Seaplace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Seaplace 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 Seaplace.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $1,175/month (about $14,100/yr) · median of 75 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $1,175 per month ($14,100 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 75 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. 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 Seaplace sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Seaplace?
The median sale price in Seaplace was $525K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (5 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Seaplace take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 28 days on market (5 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Seaplace?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 13 homes in Seaplace (public records).
What share of Seaplace is owner-occupied?
15% of Seaplace parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Seaplace built?
Homes in Seaplace were built between 1974 and 1974, with a median year built of 1974 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Seaplace?
Cash buyers took 60% of Seaplace sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (3 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Seaplace?
Seaplace 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 Seaplace?
The best agent for Seaplace 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 Seaplace.
How do I find a top Longboat Key real estate agent who knows Seaplace?
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 Seaplace and the wider Longboat Key area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Seaplace?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Seaplace purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Seaplace, and what county is it in?
Seaplace is in LONGBOAT KEY, Sarasota County, FL, ZIP 34228.
Is Seaplace a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Seaplace: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $525K (5 sales), 28% below the LONGBOAT KEY median of $732K; homes took a median 28 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 13 homes, 15% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); listings report Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address), Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high, Magnet and choice options may apply as the zoned schools. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (13 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 2009 (66 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 SEAPLACE I? 5 recorded closings; median 28 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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