Longboat Key, Florida

Longboat Key Homes for Sale

Luxury Gulf-front condos, bayfront residences, waterfront homes, boating, golf, beaches, privacy, and upscale island living between Sarasota and Anna Maria Island.

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Why Longboat Key?

Quiet luxury, waterfront living, and Gulf Coast privacy.

Gulf-Front Living

Longboat Key is known for Gulf-front condos, beach access, sunset views, and a quieter island pace.

Bayfront & Boating

Bayfront homes and canal properties appeal to buyers who want water access, boating, and privacy.

Upscale Lifestyle

Longboat Key attracts buyers who want a more refined, less crowded coastal lifestyle close to Sarasota.

Regional Access

Buyers can reach St. Armands Circle, downtown Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, and SRQ Airport from Longboat Key.

Areas to Compare

Longboat Key areas buyers should understand.

South Longboat Key

Closer to St. Armands Circle, Lido Key, and downtown Sarasota.

Mid-Key

Balanced access to beaches, condos, waterfront communities, and island conveniences.

North Longboat Key

Quieter feel with access toward Anna Maria Island and north-end residential pockets.

Gulf-Front Condos

Buildings vary by age, reserves, fees, amenities, rental rules, and beach frontage.

Bay Isles Area

Gated lifestyle, golf, boating, and luxury community appeal.

Canal & Bayfront Homes

Premium homes for buyers who prioritize boating, water views, and privacy.

Housing Options

What you can find on Longboat Key.

Gulf-Front Condos

Popular with seasonal residents, luxury buyers, and low-maintenance coastal buyers.

Luxury Waterfront Homes

Bayfront, canal, and Gulf-adjacent properties compete on location, water access, and privacy.

Golf & Gated Living

Select communities offer private-feeling neighborhoods, amenities, and golf proximity.

Seasonal Residences

Many buyers use Longboat Key as a second home or seasonal Florida residence.

Who Longboat Key Is Best For

Longboat Key fits buyers who want quiet coastal luxury.

🌊 Waterfront Buyers

Buyers who want Gulf, bay, canal, or marina-oriented living.

💎 Luxury Buyers

Those looking for privacy, higher-end finishes, and premium coastal locations.

🌴 Seasonal Residents

Buyers seeking a peaceful winter residence with easy access to Sarasota amenities.

⛳ Golf & Boating Buyers

Longboat Key can offer a blend of waterfront, boating, and club-style lifestyle.

Market Snapshot

What buyers and sellers should watch.

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Bill’s Local Perspective

Longboat Key is not a one-size-fits-all island. A Gulf-front condo, Bay Isles property, canal home, and north-end residence can all feel completely different. Buyers need to compare building condition, fees, insurance, rental rules, water access, and whether they want convenience to Sarasota or a quieter north-end setting.

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