Longboat Key, FL housing market
What's happening in the Longboat Key market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Longboat Key, FL leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Sarasota County take a median of 94 days to sell, and the number for sale is −18.8% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−4% to +2% for the typical Longboat Key home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Sarasota County as a whole.
Longboat Key market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Longboat Key, FL?
$947,703 as of August 2026, −3.5% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Longboat Key, FL?
No — the typical home value changed −3.5% over the year to August 2026 and +8.1% over five years.
Is Longboat Key, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Sarasota County sells in 94 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Longboat Key, FL?
4,030 homes were listed for sale across Sarasota County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Longboat Key, FL?
Homegrity lists 5,531 licensed Longboat Key agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/longboat-key.