Thursday, December 13, 2007

Longboat Key Real Estate Report December 2007

Longboat Key Homes for Sale Total 193 in December

As of today, December 13, 2007, there are 193 homes currently listed in the Sarasota MLS on Longboat Key, Florida. The selection for buyers includes, handy-man redos, historic cottages and magnificent sprawling estates. Sales prices in all areas of Longboat Key range from the $349,000 to over $9 million.

Longboat Key Real Estate Choices from the Sarasota MLS

Area 11 (Sleepy Lagoon, Long Beach, Conrad Beach) inventory includes a "spacious cottage style bungalow priced at $895,000. The large tropical lot is over 15,000 sq.ft.

Area 12 (Longboat Key Club) inventory features a $3,600,000 house recently renovated with beach access behind the gates of the pretigious Longboat Key Club.

Area 13 (Hideaway Bay, Sleepy Lagoon, Lands End, Dream Island, Emerald Harbor, Bayview Acres) includes a home priced at canal front home on St. Jude Dr. priced at $775,000. The home is near the end of the canal and provides nice views of Sarasota Bay.

Area 14 (Bay Isles, Country Club Shores, Longboat Key Estates, Coreys Landing, Queen Harbor) features a Addison Mizer style custom residence priced at $6,900,000 in Bay Isles. Built in 2006 by well-known, Sarasota builder, Bruce Saba, the home includes all the luxury detailing expected in this price range.

For more Sarasota real estate information or other Sarasota neighborhoods, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Longboat Key's finest waterfront homes and condos, as well as Siesta Key real estate.

Friday, November 16, 2007

MLS Homes on Longboat Key Under $1 Million

Longboat Key's Real Estate Prices Have Adjusted

Real estate on Longboat Key may just be within your reach these days if you've passed up this beautiful island paradise in recent years for the more affordable waterfront properties on mainland Sarasota. There are 70 homes for sale on Longboat Key priced below $1 million. RE/MAX Properties has a house for sale listed at $899,000 on 1/2 acre with deep sailboat canal water. The parcel is beautiful. The house offers 3 bedrooms and was built in 1980. Originally priced over a million dollars, this home with over 2500 sq.ft. may be your "place in the sun."

Another Longboat Key MLS listing on canal waterfront has a price tag of $775,000 and offers wonderful bay views. This older home built in 1960 is perfect to tear down or remodel. These two Longboat Key waterfront homes may be your great opportunity in this buyer's market.

For information about the Sarasota, Florida area, Longboat Key real estate, or any of Sarasota's barrier island, send me an email.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Recent Longboat Key Real Estate Transactions

From Manatee Public Records, Longboat Key Condos Sold

Sales Price: $875,000, 5275 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Banyan Bay Club Unit 203; Square Feet: 1293; Built in 1974; Last Sale Date: Nov. 2005 for $888,000

Sales Price: $295,000, 6700 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Whitney Beach Unit 131; Square Feet: 910; Built in 1969; Last Sale Date: Feb.2004 for $235,000

For more Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key homes and condos, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club homes.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Longboat Key Real Estate, Canal Front Homes in Emeral Harbor

Emerald Harbor Homes, Boating Community on Longboat Key

Emerald Harbor is a small boating community on the northern part of Longboat Key in Manatee County. Many of these canal front homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s and have either been renovated or need your helping hand. If you like the water, prices have come down and it's a buyer's market on Longboat Key too. Enjoy the deeded access to the beach for shelling or watching sensational sunsets!

The Sarasota MLS currently lists 9 residences as active in Emerald Harbor. Prices are $1,125,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 1971 to a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 2000 priced at $1,750,000. Both homes are over 2,000 sq.ft. and are canal front with boat docks.

For more Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club homes.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Longboat Key Real Estate, Island Homes for Sale

Conrad Beach Homes, Coastal Living on Longboat Key

Many advertisements where strategically placed in magazines, especially Southern Living when the Conrad Beach neighborhood was developed. It's no wonder as these Longboat Key homes are beautifully designed. Architectual elements include high ceilings, moldings, wood floors, top of the line appliances and appointments. This beach neighborhood is at the northern end of the Key in Manatee County. Fine restaurants such as Euphemia Haye and Pattigeorge's are a quick drive as well as award winning Beach Bistro on Anna Maria Island.

The Sarasota MLS currently lists only 2 residences as active in Conrad Beach. Prices are $975,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home which was the former builder's model in 2004 and $1,295,000 for a 3534 sq.ft. home located a block from the beach.

For more Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Longboat Key.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Longboat Key Real Estate Report - Country Club Shores Listing

View of Longboat Key, Florida real estate
Waterfront and Boating Community on Longboat Key

Many Longboat Key homes for sale in Country Club Shores are on canal front lots and are offered with boat docks. These deep canals provide access directly to Sarasota Bay. No bridges to deal with in this community and if you have a large boat in Sarasota bridges can be a deal buster. Homes in Country Club Shores were built beginning in the 1960s. During the real estate boom of recent years, some of the older homes were remodeled or torn down to make way for a new home with top of the line appointments. This Sarasota neighborhood is positioned close to restaurants, golf courses and St. Armands Circle. If you are a boater, this is a perfect community to start looking for a boat dock.

It's a buyer's market in this area, and the Sarasota MLS currently lists 53 residences as active in this Country Club Shores. Prices range from $499,900 for 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1235 sq.ft. to $6,900,000 for a 6,400 sq.ft. custom bay front residence built in 2000.

For more Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Longboat Key.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Bay Isles, Longboat Key Real Estate Report

Aerial view of Longboat Key, Florida
Gated Beach, Boating and Golf Community on Longboat Key

Tropical and manicured, Bay Isles on Longboat Key is a sought after residential location for beach, boating or golfing lifestyles. Behind a 24 hr guard gate, residents of this premier community enjoy beautiful surroudings and luxurious amenities including a private beach club, golf, tennis, fitness center and marina.

Shopping, dining and entertainment are a short drive away on St. Armands Circle.

The Sarasota MLS currently lists 20 residences as active in this community with prices ranging from $749,000 for 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1922 sq.ft. to $6,950,000 for a 6,644 sq.ft. custom residence in the Harbor section of Bay Isles.

For more Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Longboat Key.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Longboat Key Real Estate Blog Welcome

Gulf and Bay Lifestyles, Longboat Key Homes in Single Family Neighborhoods, Restaurants, Shopping

Manicured Longboat Key might just be at the top of your retirement list. You'll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with shopping at St. Armands Circle, restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, ice cream parlors, and all Sarasota's cultural attractions a short drive away. Relax at your pool, walk on the beach and watch sensational sunsets while sipping something "cool."

Read about happenings, new projects, events on our new blog.

Some of Longboat Key's Best Single Family Neighborhoods

Country Club Shores
Bay Isles

For more real estate information on Longboat Key homes, click to our main website. Annette Smith markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Longboat Key.