With glorious white sandy beaches, this barrier island is located on the west coast of Florida and is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Longboat Key is situated in two counties, Manatee and Sarasota, and is accessible from Gulf of Mexico Drive, the island's only main thoroughfare. Drawbridges connect Longboat Key to St. Armands/Lido Key and Anna Maria Island.
This tropical island community is a popular resort and beach area, as well as a haven for retirees, baby-boomers, and those interested in buying real estate and second homes in a sunny locale. A mere 8,000 residents are permanent residents on Longboat Key while more than 20,000 people live there during the peak winter season.
Longboat Key boasts world-class resorts, such as the Longboat Key Club and The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort. The perfect year-round temperature enables the Bayfront Park Recreation Center to offer numerous athletic programs for all ages. Bayfront Park also offers public tennis courts, and bikers and rollerbladers enjoy the 10-mile bike path that winds along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
The Longboat Key real estate market offers a variety of property types and homes, including waterfront and vacation homes. From cozy condominiums and townhouses to modest single-family detached homes to breathtaking estates, this island community has it all.
Price Range of Longboat Key, Florida Homes for Sale
The Longboat Key real estate market includes a mix of residential condominiums and townhouses, single-family detached homes, and tourist units. While development has exhausted almost every acre of land, stylish private enclaves have been built with an eye toward elegant and gracious living. Prices for single-family detached homes for sale start at under $200,000. Beautiful, Mediterranean-style estates range from $1 million and up, with many offering breathtaking views of Millar Bay, Bishop Bayou and Harris Bayou. Beautiful Lighthouse Point, Country Club Shores, Sleepy Lagoon, Sandhamn and Coquina Beach are a few of the areas offering upscale estate-style waterfront living at its best. Many homes include amenities such as scenic bay views, bay frontage, fireplaces, spas, hot tubs, swimming pools, boat facilities, and access to community recreational facilities such as tennis courts and golf courses. Condominiums and townhouses with ocean views and numerous amenities are priced from $130,000 to $5 million. Land property is also available for custom home development with prices starting from $100,000 to $4 million. Looking for your new home? View currently listed homes in Longboat Key Florida. See market trends of Longboat Key real estate market including average home prices, property values, townhomes, condominiums and other property types. Interested in bank owned or foreclosure properties? Access foreclosures, bank owned properties, short sales and more real estate in Longboat Key Florida.
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