Market Report · 3rd Quarter 2026 · As of July 1, 2026

MLS data updated Jul 1, 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.

284
For Sale
$2.4M
Avg. List Price
20
Under Contract
$1.3M
Median Sold (12 mo)
398
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $1.3M ·  Median days on market: 70 ·  Sold-to-list: 92.8% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Buyer's Market
8.6
months of inventory

About 8.6 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer's market).

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
398 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
-3.4%
median price
Days on Market
70
median
Sale-to-List
92.8%
of asking
Sales Pace
33.2/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
284
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. $3.2M

Longboat Key pending
Pending
$975,000
3 bd2 ba1,688 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$975,000
2 bd2 ba1,827 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$2,745,000
3 bd4 ba3,045 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$22,500,000
6 bd9 ba9,243 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$7,999,000
3 bd4 ba4,413 sqft
Longboat Key pending
Pending
$1,675,000
2 bd2 ba1,470 sqft
Market Snapshot

Longboat Key · 3rd Quarter 2026

398 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$1.3M

Median Sale Price

70 days

Median Days on Market

92.8%

Sold-to-List

$696

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+92.8%
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
22912$599,000$657129
464,106$4,695,000$1,143328Water
231,440$599,900$4172
221,152$575,000$499155Sarasota Bay
321,594$2,195,000$1,3779Sarasota Bay
464,106$4,295,000$1,046253Water
444,912$12,995,000$2,64612Water
453,470$2,895,000$834144Water
221,150$649,000$56411Sarasota Bay
432,827$1,250,000$44213
322,031$975,000$48099Sarasota Bay
322,091$1,199,000$573350
221,260$625,000$49690
321,474$650,000$441269Sarasota Bay
321,492$949,000$63693Water
22933$675,000$723128Gulf
221,362$675,000$49660Large Frontage On Sarasota Bay
674,776$6,995,000$1,4652Sarasota Bay / Jewfish Key
221,392$949,000$68290Gulf Of Mexico & Sarasota Bay
454,507$7,488,000$1,661266Gulf Of America
0$595,000218
464,106$4,495,000$1,09518Water
221,022$745,000$729193
332,282$800,000$351125Water
221,235$1,000,000$810108Gulf Of Mexico
574,176$3,890,000$932492Water
332,122$2,195,000$1,034129Gulf Of Mexico
456,616$13,995,000$2,115162Water
343,045$3,249,000$1,067263Gulf Of Mexico
332,813$975,000$347188Water
334,182$2,695,000$644133Savarese Bayou
221,523$769,000$505191Sarasota Bay, Icw
221,761$1,449,000$8231
221,260$619,900$4928Gulf Of Mexico & Sarasota Bay
443,083$2,795,000$90718Water
221,235$1,225,277$99225Water
221,235$1,225,277$99225Gulf Of Mexico
342,608$1,150,000$44126Water
533,842$4,999,000$1,30133Water
342,180$1,445,000$66388Water
442,415$2,377,000$984190Gulf Of Mexico
465,080$4,395,000$865229Water
342,804$1,700,000$606247Juan Anasco Canal/Sleepy
332,107$1,399,000$66412
342,476$1,950,000$78887Water
221,325$739,000$55894Water
321,758$1,295,000$737124Sarasota Bay
331,387$700,000$505220
221,104$724,900$657204Gulf Of America
0$1,449,000150
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 8.6 months of inventory. About 8.6 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 $1.3M, down about 3.4% from a year earlier.

How many homes are for sale in Longboat Key?+

There are currently 284 active listings in Longboat Key, with homes selling at roughly 33.2 per month. That works out to about 8.6 months of inventory.

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Report generated July 1, 2026 at 2:37 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 July 1, 2026 at 1:29 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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