Market Report · 3rd Quarter 2026 · As of September 20, 2026

MLS data updated Sep 19, 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.

215
For Sale
$2.1M
Avg. List Price
16
Under Contract
$1.3M
Median Sold (12 mo)
438
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $1.3M ·  Median days on market: 70 ·  Sold-to-list: 93.2% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Balanced Market
5.9
months of inventory

About 5.9 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
438 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
+12.6%
median price
Days on Market
70
median
Sale-to-List
93.2%
of asking
Sales Pace
36.5/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
215
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

16 homes pending in Longboat Key · Avg. $1.9M

Longboat Key pending
Pending
$725,000
2 bd2 ba1,393 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$599,000
2 bd3 ba1,440 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$2,195,000
3 bd2 ba1,594 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$2,580,000
2 bd4 ba2,634 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$1,225,277
2 bd2 ba1,235 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$1,349,000
2 bd2 ba1,172 sqft
Market Snapshot

Longboat Key · 3rd Quarter 2026

438 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$1.3M

Median Sale Price

70 days

Median Days on Market

93.2%

Sold-to-List

$708

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+93.2%
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

Browse all Longboat Key homes for sale
BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOMPoolWaterfrontView
221,561$670,000$4290Sarasota Bay
664,106$4,395,000$1,070100Water
221,260$645,000$5120
221,523$769,000$505273Sarasota Bay, Icw
221,490$815,000$5471Intracoastal Waterway
321,758$1,275,000$725207Sarasota Bay
321,484$795,000$5365Water
442,665$2,398,000$9009
332,107$1,375,000$65395
321,504$680,000$452154Water
454,364$4,300,000$98572Gulf Of America
432,827$1,100,000$38985
554,315$3,999,990$92716Water
342,804$1,700,000$606326Juan Anasco Canal/Sleepy
231,440$599,900$4171Sarasota Bay
221,456$1,050,000$7211Water
232,550$1,829,000$717253Water
242,634$2,950,000$1,12010Gulf Of Mexico
221,190$1,299,000$1,09249Gulf
533,842$4,999,000$1,301111Water
432,899$1,690,000$583118
342,369$1,095,000$46271Water
332,204$1,495,000$6781
221,192$699,000$5861Sarasota Bay & Bay Isles Canal
332,135$1,195,000$56043Sarasota Bay
231,590$799,000$50320Sarasota Bay
221,194$725,000$60741Sarasota Bay
664,106$4,295,000$1,046331Water
221,399$1,790,000$1,279118Gulf Of America
0$850,000350
332,122$2,145,000$1,011209Gulf Of Mexico
231,882$1,499,000$796196
331,460$754,900$517279Sarasota Bay
221,392$799,000$574266Gulf And Sarasota Bay
221,186$624,900$52719Water
231,440$599,900$41779
0$2,500,000151Water
342,476$1,950,000$788167Water
221,503$1,199,000$798372Gulf Of Mexico
332,813$875,000$311267Water
221,585$1,595,000$1,0061Gulf Of Mexico
221,601$850,000$53134Water
0$3,249,0000Sarasota Bay
344,967$12,750,000$2,5671Gulf Of Mexico
11634$960,000$1,514145Gulf Of Mexico
11634$996,000$1,571344Gulf
11640$950,000$1,484377Gulf Of Mexico
321,853$1,950,000$1,052225Water
465,080$3,950,000$778308Water
354,967$13,000,000$2,617182Gulf Of Mexico
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 balanced market with about 5.9 months of inventory. About 5.9 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

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 $1.3M, up about 12.6% from a year earlier.

How many homes are for sale in Longboat Key?+

There are currently 215 active listings in Longboat Key, with homes selling at roughly 36.5 per month. That works out to about 5.9 months of inventory.

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Report generated September 20, 2026 at 12:35 AM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS

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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of September 19, 2026 at 10:31 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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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 September 19, 2026 at 10:31 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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