Market Report · 3rd Quarter 2026 · As of August 10, 2026

MLS data updated Aug 10, 2026

Longboat Key

Twelve miles of barrier-island refinement — Gulf-front condos, golf-club estates, and quiet beaches between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf

Longboat Key, FL

Longboat Key offers Gulf-front condos, club communities, and estate homes on Sarasota's most refined barrier island.

243
For Sale
$1.9M
Avg. List Price
20
Under Contract
$1.4M
Median Sold (12 mo)
387
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $1.4M ·  Median days on market: 68 ·  Sold-to-list: 93.0% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Buyer's Market
7.5
months of inventory

About 7.5 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer's market).

Median Sale Price
$1.4M
387 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
+15.7%
median price
Days on Market
68
median
Sale-to-List
93.0%
of asking
Sales Pace
32.3/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
243
for sale now

Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.

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Ryan's Take on Longboat Key

Longboat Key draws a very specific kind of buyer — one who has earned the right to live somewhere quietly exceptional. This barrier island off Sarasota's coast attracts affluent retirees, executives making a permanent Gulf Coast move, and sophisticated second-home buyers who want the water without the noise. The appeal is seclusion paired with access: the island has almost no commercial sprawl, yet Downtown Sarasota — with its arts scene, fine dining, and medical facilities — is roughly 20 minutes across the bridge.

The employment anchor is Sarasota's professional class. Buyers still working typically hold senior roles in healthcare, finance, or business ownership in the greater Sarasota-Bradenton metro, making the bridge commute a reasonable trade for barrier-island living.

The housing stock is diverse for a luxury island — Gulf-front high-rise condominiums, bayfront single-family estates in gated enclaves like Regent Court and Queens Harbour, and villa communities within Bay Isles, which offers Longboat Key Club access with golf, marina, and private beach.

Buyers cross-shopping Longboat Key typically look at Anna Maria Island for a more casual feel, or Casey Key for maximum seclusion in a single-family-only setting.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty

Under Contract

20 homes pending in Longboat Key · Avg. $1.7M

Longboat Key pending
Pending
$949,000
3 bd3 ba2,555 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$5,749,000
5 bd7 ba4,216 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$700,000
3 bd3 ba1,387 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$625,000
2 bd2 ba1,276 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$1,250,000
2 bd2 ba1,458 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$1,875,000
3 bd3 ba2,634 sqft
Market Snapshot

Longboat Key · 3rd Quarter 2026

387 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$1.4M

Median Sale Price

68 days

Median Days on Market

93.0%

Sold-to-List

$703

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+93.0%
90%95%100%105%+

Recent Sales Map

Recent sales activity in Longboat Key

No recent public sales records found for this area. Call Ryan for a detailed sold analysis.

Currently For Sale

50 active listings in Longboat Key

BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOMPoolWaterfrontView
664,106$4,295,000$1,046293Water
332,813$875,000$311241Water
221,172$599,000$511290Water
664,106$4,695,000$1,143368Water
574,176$4,125,000$988539Water
12990$675,000$682125Water
442,721$5,995,000$2,20375Water
332,410$2,095,000$869131Gulf Of Mexico
664,106$4,395,000$1,07060Water
221,398$1,200,000$8589Gulf Of Mexico
221,523$769,000$505269Sarasota Bay, Icw
454,154$2,550,000$61480Water
342,180$1,445,000$663131Water
334,182$2,695,000$644175Savarese Bayou
221,316$640,000$486269Water
465,080$4,395,000$865272Water
454,364$4,300,000$98539Gulf Of America
332,451$950,000$38831Water
432,827$1,250,000$44295
221,362$675,000$496102Large Frontage On Sarasota Bay
342,804$1,700,000$606295Juan Anasco Canal/Sleepy
221,190$1,299,000$1,09211Gulf
221,194$725,000$6073Sarasota Bay
231,440$599,900$41747
332,107$1,399,000$66455
454,395$3,100,000$70534Buttonwood Har,Gulf Of America
321,758$1,295,000$737167Sarasota Bay
221,336$975,000$73010
464,274$6,950,000$1,62635Sarasota Bay
433,149$3,499,900$1,111241
221,472$1,575,000$1,07014Water
231,440$589,000$40973
321,360$575,000$4237
443,083$2,795,000$90768Water
232,606$769,000$295345Water
432,106$950,000$4515
321,972$2,150,000$1,09090Water
321,492$795,000$533169
322,031$623,000$307167Water
333,023$1,650,000$546167Cranes Bayou
221,409$1,350,000$95879Water
342,250$1,349,000$60018Sarasota Bay
231,882$1,499,000$796158
221,104$699,000$633247Gulf Of America
221,274$799,000$627157Gulf Of Mexico
332,378$899,500$37865Sarasota Bay
221,392$995,000$715360
421,376$665,000$483180
332,135$1,195,000$5607Sarasota Bay
332,485$2,350,000$946163Gulf
All 50 active listings in Longboat Key · live Stellar MLS · no addresses published

Longboat Key Market — Common Questions

Is Longboat Key a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+

Longboat Key is currently a buyer's market with about 7.5 months of inventory. About 7.5 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer's market).

What is the median home sale price in Longboat Key?+

Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Longboat Key is approximately $1.4M, up about 15.7% from a year earlier.

How many homes are for sale in Longboat Key?+

There are currently 243 active listings in Longboat Key, with homes selling at roughly 32.3 per month. That works out to about 7.5 months of inventory.

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Report generated August 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS

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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of August 10, 2026 at 12:39 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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