Longboat Key Real Estate Offers Stunning Views

Thanks to stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, beautiful beaches and a convenient location, Longboat Key has long been a popular destination among Florida visitors. This barrier island’s tropical ambience, active night life and ample recreational opportunities make Longboat Key an appealing destination. Located off the coast of Sarasota and with access to Sarasota and Tampa International Airports, Longboat Key is easily accessible by international travelers. In addition to its convenient location, whether you are living on the island or just visiting, Longboat Key’s shops, restaurants and professional services are well equipped to care for your daily needs.

 

Visitors with active lifestyle enjoy an abundance of island waterfront activities such as swimming, fishing, shelling, snorkeling and boating. Golf courses and tennis courts are found on the island too.

 

Residents of Longboat Key real estate love the combination of beautify, convenience, and activities found on this Key. Whether you are interested in living in a single-family home or a luxurious condo, there are plenty of options available to those who wish to call Longboat Key Florida home. The beachfront condo of En Provence, for example, sits on six acres of land and offers everything from private garages to heated swimming pools. Those who are interested in living in a resort-style community, on the other hand, might set their sights upon the aptly named Sanctuary condos on Longboat Key. Amenities available at many Longboat Key condos are outstanding, and residents never want to leave their home.

 

No matter where one decides to call home on Longboat Key, however, one thing is for certain – an island paradise is waiting right outside your door.

 

En Provence Longboat Key

Are you interested in living in a luxurious condo community that offers plenty of onsite amenities while also remaining near to all of the attractions Longboat Key has to offer? If so, you might want to take a closer look at En Provence Longboat Key. Built in 2001 and located on six beautiful acres of beach, En Provence on Longboat Key is considered to be one of the most spectacular condo communities in the area.


With its Mediterranean style design, magnificent views of Longboat Key beach and the Gulf of Mexico and numerous amenities, En Provence Longboat Key creates a true island experience for its residents. Some of the onsite amenities that are available for residents to enjoy include a clubhouse, exercise facilities, private garages, a manned guard gate, security, beach access and a heated swimming pool. In addition, several of the 21 units featured in this 3-unit community have their own private pools.

Thanks to the southern island location of En Provence on Longboat Key, residents also enjoy easy access to many of the attractions the area has to offer. At the nearby Longboat Key Club, for example, residents can take advantage of the state-of-the-art golf and tennis facilities. In addition, downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle are only minutes away.

Vizcaya on Longboat Key

Are you interested in living in a condo that places an emphasis on your privacy and security while still providing you with easy access to the beach and all that the Longboat Key area has to offer? If so, you might want to consider taking a closer look at the 31-unit Vizcaya condos on Longboat Key.


Located directly on the beach, Vizcaya Longboat Key provides its residents with exclusive and private access to the beach. The three 4-story buildings also feature private elevators as well as secured lobbies, while the entire community is gated and guarded by security.

In addition to providing residents with a great deal of privacy and security Vizcaya Longboat Key condos offer a number of other amenities as well. Some of these include a fitness center, tennis courts, a sauna, a spa, a clubhouse and a resort-style swimming pool. Furthermore, those who are interested in living in the village-like community can select from 2 to 5 bedroom units ranging in size from 2,499 to 6,021 square feet.

Although Vizcaya Longboat Key was constructed in 1997, it offers all of the features and amenities that would be expected from a newer building. Thanks to its convenient location coupled with its numerous amenities and beautiful views, it is easy to see why Vizcaya on Longboat Key is such a popular choice among those who are interested in living in the area.

Beachfront Condos Under $1 Million at Seaplace on Longboat Key

Seaplace - Beach Community on Longboat Key, Florida

Longboat Key Beach

Seaplace offers its residents an array of amenities and the selection of condos on Longboat Key is excellent.  Many of the condos at Seaplace have Gulf-front views. Longboat Key FL is approximately 90 minutes from Tampa International Airport.

The Sarasota MLS currently lists 29 Longboat Key condos for sale at Seaplace. Prices range from $269,000 for a 1 bedroom, 2 bath apartment with 1094 sq.ft. to $679,000 for a 1532 sq.ft unit offering three bedrooms and two baths and with a direct Gulf view!

On over 42 acres of tropical grounds, you'll find 455 condos at Seaplace.  The buildings were built from 1974-1979.  Amenities at this gated community include two swimming pools and spa, toddler's pool, three tennis courts, athletic center, and renovated clubhouse.  Residents enjoy walking trails within the community grounds.  St. Armands Circle restaurants and shopping are close, and downtown Sarasota is a short drive.

Residents drive to the Longboat Key to shop or dine.  At Seaplace, you can see beautiful birds and dolphins splashing in the Gulf.  Take long walks on the beach or do a little fishing.  Seaplace offers onsite management.

Have your Sarasota real estate agent check on pet policies at the Longboat Key condos that you plan to purchase. Policies regarding pets are differ at each condo community. Pets are not allowed at Seaplace.

Call the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for more information on condos for sale at Seaplace on Longboat Key or check our websites for daily updates on condo listings. For photos, virtual tours and area information condos on Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Casey Key, visit our blogs to find more about all Longboat Key Fl condos.

If you need larger accommodations and are looking for the ultimate in luxury, call us for a showing at Positano on Longboat Key or visit our lifestyle blogs for updated information.

The Sanctuary - Longboat Key Condo Market Update

Behind the gates of the prestigious Longboat Key Club, the five buildings of Sanctuary sit securely within a guard gated entrance. Sanctuary Longboat Key was constructed from 1989 to 1991. If you are looking for balconies with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll find them at Sanctuary.

You will also find an Olympic size pool and spa, two Har-Tru tennis courts, private beach, fitness center, Club House. Residents enjoy the additional activities of a beach front lifestyle. There are walking and biking trails on Longboat Key as well as golf courses and tennis courts.

Longboat Key Beach is within steps of your condominium at Sanctuary. Enjoy walking, bike rides, fishing, and shelling. Sarasota’s cultural venues and St. Armands Circle shopping and dining are a short drive from the gates of the Longboat Key Club.

Currently the Sarasota MLS' data reports 8 condos for sale at Sanctuary. Prices range from $899,000 for a 1,785 square feet condo to $1,800,000 for a luxury condo in one of the best buildings in the Sanctuary complex. This penthouse residence provides new owners over 3,115 square feet of resort style living space with expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico. There is one contract pending at Sanctuary, and 8 condos at Sanctuary have sold in the last six months.

Sanctuary Longboat Key - Active Listings

• Total Current Listings: 8
• Lowest Priced Listing: $899,00
• Highest Priced Listing: $1,800,000
• Average Price: $1,337,750
• Median Price $1,394,500

2010 Sanctuary Longboat Key Sales

For more information on any Longboat Key condos or specific information about Sanctuary residences, please contact The John Allen Team at 941-544-6467. We have a team of specialized agents ready to assist you.

Positano - Luxury Condominums on Longboat Key Florida

Positano on Longboat Key

Positano consists of only 29 luxury condos and sits on over 10 acres of pristine Longboat Key Florida Gulf Coast land. A gorgeous residence at Positano Longboat Key listed for $3,295,000 went under contract in August. This well designed and luxurious condo offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a large office. Interior features are exquisite and include a fabulous spacious kitchen, butler’s pantry, high ceilings and crown moldings. Full Gulf views from this residence are incredible.

Amenities at this exclusive Gulf-front development include a Clubhouse with a gathering room for social occasions and watching events on the big screen TV with surround sound. On a quiet day, you can sit and read a good book in front of the cozy fireplace. There’s also a catering kitchen and a fitness room. The large swimming pool is attractively enclosed with wrought iron fences and gates.

Currently, there is only one condo residence available for sale at Positano. The listing price is $3,950,000, and this Villa Capri condo is one level below the above mentioned home. If you are interested in Gulf front Longboat Key real estate with all the bells and whistles including a two-car garage, contact the John Allen Team. You won’t find a luxury condo better than Positano on Longboat Key, FL.

Islander Club - Longboat Key Condos Update 2010

Islander Club Condos- Beachfront Condos on Longboat Key

Longboat Key sales have seen significant improvement in the last six months.  Beachfront condos on Longboat Key are still in demand even with threats of the oil spill and the termination of the tax credit.  For decades vacationers have sought refuge from colder winter weather in other parts of the country for the warms tropical climate of Longboat Key.  Islander Club is one of those condominiums on the radar of buyers of Longboat Key real estate.

Islander Club condominiums are in two beachfront buildings offering outstanding waterfront view of the Gulf of Mexico. There is onsite management to answer questions of guests and owners. This condo staff is touted as excellent.

There is a "owner to owner" free rental program in place at these Longboat Key condos too. This program is available for owners who are bring family to Islander Club for visits. In addition, residents and their guests are offered many amenities of this Longboat Key condo: Olympic heated pool, 2-Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, two saunas. activity/party room, library and billards. You can walk to the grocery store and pharmacy as well as many other shops and restaurants from Islander Club. Pets are not permitted here.

The Sarasota MLS shows nine Islander Club condos for sale on Longboat Key for sale. To take a look at Islander Club condos or any other Longboat Key condos, call the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467.

Sarasota MLS Data

Islander Club
9 condos for sale, prices from $419,000-$1,599,000

2 condos have sold in the last six months for $600,000 and $642,500

Many Longboat Key Club condos require 24 hours notice to show.  We'd like to assist you with your real estate purchase so please call us prior to your a trip to Sarasota.

 

Longboat Key Condos Update July 2010

Longboat Key Condos - Update July 2010


This report contains data that includes condos, villas, town houses, timeshares and boat docks.




Condos for Sale on Longboat Key


July 2010 Condo Sales Activity for Longboat Key

Active Listings in 34228 Zip Code:

449 Condos for sale priced from $109,900 (studio) to $5,000,000

Pending Sales:

32 condos are under contract in the MLS - list prices range from $99,900 to $2,399,000

July 2010 Sales:

16 condos closed in July priced from $115,000 to $2,300,000

Longboat Key condos have seen accelerated activity in 2010. According to the Sarasota MLS approximately 150 condos have sold in the last six months priced from $115,000 to over $2,889,750. Pending sales as well as properties closed are up significantly while buyers try to find deals that fit their real estate needs as the Sarasota real estate market improves.

You can read more information about Longboat Key amenities and search for Longboat Key condos for sale homes, villas and waterfront properties on our main website and search for active listings at Water Club, Positano, L Ambiance, Beaches or Sanctuary.

If you are searching for outstanding waterfront views of the Gulf of Mexico, Beachplace, Seaplace or Privateer offer affordable properties with direct Gulf views. Amenities such as Gulfside swimming pools and spas, tennis courts, beautiful clubhouses, fitness center, private beach access.

A year ago, in our July 2009 Longboat Key condos report, there were over 400 Longboat Key condos for sale in the Sarasota MLS.  Inventory is still over 400.

Contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for current Longboat Key condos that might work within your real estate guidelines.

 

Water Club - Longboat Key Condos Update July 2010

In our last Water Club report, October 2009, we highlighted 17 Longboat Key condos for sale at Water Club in the Sarasota MLS.  Currently there are 12 condos at Water Club for sale. 

Located along Longboat Key's prestigious Gulf of Mexico Drive, Water club is positioned along the shores of the Gulf. These condo residences provide outstanding amenities and excellent concierge services to its owners as well as part-time residents and guests. With one of the most elegant Club Houses, residents experience an abundance of luxury including an elegant entrance for entertaining, library, game room, fitness center and ballroom for larger functions.

The 12 condos for sale at Water Club are priced from $1,095,000 for a three bedroom, three bath residence to $2,650,000. This beachfront residence offers three bedrooms and four and 1/2 baths.  There one sale pending and in the last six months 6 condos have sold with selling prices ranging from $705,000 to $2,062,500.

Residents enjoy amenities of the Water Club as well as the beach, fishing, boating, walking and cycling. St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota are short drives for shopping, cultural activities and dining.

For more Sarasota real estate listings for Longboat Key condos, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467.

Tangerine Bay Bayfront Resort on Longboat Key

Longboat Key, FL

Tangerine Bay is the first condominium building to the East as you cross the southern tip of Longboat Key.  Positioned on Sarasota Bay, many of these condos have fabulous views of the Bay and downtown Sarasota.

Currently, you can choose from a three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condos with 2380 sq.ft. priced at $799,500 to a penthouse overlooking the resort pool and Sarasota Bay.  The penthouse is listed at $1,150,000 according to the Sarasota MLS.  There are 8 condos listed as active at Tangerine Bay.

Condos Sales Activity in Tangerine Bay

Current Listings: 8
Pending Sales: 0
Sold Last Six Months: 4
Lowest Priced Condo: $799,500
Highest Priced Condo:$1,150,000

Tangerine Bay condos provide residents beautifully maintained surroundings, stunning views and lavish amenities including private dock, heated pool, deeded beach access, tennis courts and fitness center in this Sarasota bayfront resort. Membership to the Bay Isles Beach Club is also available to residents of Tangerine Bay.  Shopping and restaurants of St. Armands Circle are just minutes as this is the closest Longboat Key condos to the Circle.

For detailed Sarasota real estate information on Longboat Key condos, click to our main website. Annette Smith and John Allen sell Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Positano, Water Club, Privateer and Sanctuary.  Call our office to book an appointment or give us a call directly.

LAmbiance of Longboat Key - Luxury Beach Condos

Located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club, L’Ambiance was built in 1990 and houses 136 condominium residences. Amazing view of sunrises and sunsets are enjoyed by residents who live at L’Ambiance.

On the southern end of Longboat Key, L’Ambiance is popular for its outstanding amenities and close proximity to Sarasota International Airport as well as St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota.

LAmbiance Amenities:

• Concierge Service
• Guest Suites
• Resort Pool
• 24 Hr Security
• Beach

The Sarasota MLS currently report 7 condos for sale at L Ambiance. The Longboat Key market is showing an increased interest by buyers looking for a good value on beachfront condos.

L’Ambinace – April 2010 Market Update

• Least expensive Condo: $1,395,000
• Most expensive Condo: $5,950,000
• Average Price: $1,723,333
• Median Price: $1,695,000
• Pending Sales: 1
• Sold Last 6 Mo: 2 ($1,400,000-$1,500,000)

For available listings of condos for sale at LAmbiance of Longboat Key, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John can help you explore all Longboat Key real estate for sale. Other condos to consider on Longboat Key are Sanctuary, Water Club and Islands West. Visit our main website to request full details.

Bay Isles Condos Choice Longboat Key Real Estate Bayside

Resort Lifestyles in Longboat Key Real Estae - Bay Isles Condos

Behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club on the bayside, you'll find some coice Longboat Key real estate featuring multiple enclaves of condominiums within the Bay Isles community. These condos offer the resort lifestyles offering residents of Bay Isles amenities including walking paths, swimming pool, deeded beach access and a community marina.

With a Beach Club membership, you can walk on the beach, sunbathe, relax and melt into your private sunsets at the Bay Isles Beach Club. Carded entry.  Add extras like tennis, golf, tennis or a social membership with the Longboat Key Club and enjoy full amenities of resort style living behind the gates of Bay Isles.  The communities' landscaping is outstanding featuring, lagoons, palms and magnificent oak trees.

Some condos behind the Bay Isles gates with listings available in the Sarasota MLS database include:  Fairway Bay, Winding Oaks, Harbour Links, Marina Bay, Grand Bay and Harbour Oaks  The Sarasota MLS show a nice selection of 40 active Bay Isles condos listed in these Longboat Key Club communities ranging in price from $379,000 to $1,695,000. Square footage in these Bay Isles condos range from 1270 to are over 3000 sq.ft.  Many of these Longboat Key condos provide incredible water or golf course views.

Bay Isles residents have access to the Bay Isles Shopping Center which is home to Publix, professional offices and many specialty shops.  Dining and shopping are a short drive from Bay Isles at St. Armands Circle, and the cultural district of Sarasota is minutes away too.

For detailed information on Longboat Key real estate give us a call. Allen Real Estate Services, Inc. markets Sarasota's finest waterfront and country club communities including Positano, Water Club, Privateer and Sanctuary, Gulf side condos of the Longboat Key Club as well as all condos in Bay Isles.