SEAPLACE I
Homes for Sale in LONGBOAT KEY, FL

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 I'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

Live · SEAPLACE I Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · 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: 92.9%

Tempo

28days

Median DOM · closed

2 days at the 2021 low

0 · 0

For sale · pending

live counts, refreshed twice daily

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 4 a year

Ownership and context

15%

Owner-occupied · SEAPLACE I

2 of 13 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)

85%

Non-owner-occupied · SEAPLACE I

incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 54% out-of-state

60%

Cash buyers · SEAPLACE I

3 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026

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)

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

The 60-Second Overview

SEAPLACE I 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.

SEAPLACE I 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).

A Look Inside SEAPLACE I

The setting & the homes.

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SEAPLACE I

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($525K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

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

Every sale since 2009 · price vs size

66 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $246 in 2012 to a $471 peak in 2024; $435 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

2 days at the 2021 low; 28 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

90.9% now vs Sarasota 92.9%.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

0 to 14 a year; 5 in the current window.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

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

69 at the 2017 peak, 34 in the troughs, 38 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

How much local inventory is already under contract

14% 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 (2026-08-01).

SEAPLACE I Market Scorecard

Balanced

SEAPLACE I is currently a balanced market..

$525,000

Median sold

0/0/0

Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in SEAPLACE I, 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 91 listings

Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-11)

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 SEAPLACE I 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 I address.

The Strategy

The SEAPLACE I buying strategy.

If we were buying in SEAPLACE I 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 SEAPLACE I.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the SEAPLACE I market

At a median of $435 per square foot, SEAPLACE I 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 I. 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 SEAPLACE I 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 SEAPLACE I.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 SEAPLACE I sales matched to your home.

Selling in SEAPLACE I

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in SEAPLACE I?

The median sale price in SEAPLACE I was $525K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (5 closed sales, Stellar MLS).

How long do homes in SEAPLACE I 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 I?

The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 13 homes in SEAPLACE I (public records).

What share of SEAPLACE I is owner-occupied?

15% of SEAPLACE I parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.

When were the homes in SEAPLACE I built?

Homes in SEAPLACE I were built between 1974 and 1974, with a median year built of 1974 (FL DOR 2025 roll).

Do cash buyers compete in SEAPLACE I?

Cash buyers took 60% of SEAPLACE I sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (3 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).

What schools serve SEAPLACE I?

SEAPLACE I 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 I?

The best agent for SEAPLACE I 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 I.

How do I find a top LONGBOAT KEY real estate agent who knows SEAPLACE I?

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 SEAPLACE I and the wider LONGBOAT KEY area.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listings	Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Community market stats	Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownership	Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (13 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 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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