Friday, November 13, 2009

Longboat Key Homes for Sale - Update

The Sarasota MLS currently list 159 single family homes for sale on Longboat Key compared to over 190 homes for sale on one of its neighboring barrier islands of Siesta Key.  In our October Longboat Key sales report, there were 151 single family homes for sale.

Canal lots feature water views, and greenbelt lots provide sweeping views of golf course fairways or Florida tropical foliage. Beach cottages and ranch style homes are found on streets where luxurious new homes have been constructed while older homes have been gutted and remodeled.  Country Club Shores and Bay Isles showcase many of these newer homes.

At night, the lights of downtown Sarasota, Florida twinkle in the distance from the Longboat Key Bayfront. The inventory of Longboat key homes for sale is excellent and prices have continued to adjust providingbuyers the opportunity to purchase at homes from $179,900 to $13,000,000

Longboat Key Home Sales Data:
  • Single Family Homes for sale: 159
  • Least Expensive Home: $179,900
  • Most Expensive Home: $13,000,000
  • Homes Under Contract: 19
  • Single Family Homes Sold Last Six Months: 19
Residents of Longboat Key participate in many activities: the beach, golf, tennis, swimming and boating. The opera, ballet or theater are a short drive from Longboat Key and adds to this resort lifestyle. Downtown galleries of Palm Avenue are also popular with the residents of Longboat Key

And don't forgetSt. Armands Circle, the closest shopping area for residents of Longboat Key.  Trendy restaurants around the Circle a frequented by visitors from around the world.  The area’s extensive specialty shops are always busy with residents of Longboat Key as well as Sarasota's International visitors.

If you are searching for a home on Longboat Key or perhaps real estate in Sarasota Florida's barrier island of Siesta Key, Casey Key or Bird Key, contact Annette Smith. Annette shows luxury waterfront homes as well as golf course properties.