Sought after slice of beachfront paradise on the exclusive island of Longboat Key. Rarely available 2 acre property with 200 feet of beach frontage on the Gulf of America. Currently it hosts a quaint inn featuring ten suites and one cottage, all had been renovated with timeless old Florida decor. The property is surrounded by tropical blooms , lush foliage, vine covered arbors, swaying palm trees, a private gazebo, and a heated swimming pool. Amazing opportunity for a new development, or alternatively a chance to easily bring the property back to its recent glory. The property has been approved to build two single family homes or a six unit luxury Condominium. This fantastic location is near the growing number of top restaurants and attractions . Walk to Harry's Euphemia Haye, Lazy Lobster, new local favorite Lo' Key or stroll over to the bay at Durante Park. All this is just a short drive to the renowned shopping, dining and cultural attractions of St Armands Circle, as wells Downtown Sarasota and Anna Maria Island. So many possibilities for this location, location , location !
For sale
$15,500,000
5581 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228
11beds
8,529sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
2.02 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,817/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beachfront paradiseHeated swimming poolPrivate gazeboQuaint innLush foliageSwaying palm treesVine covered arbors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 25, 2025 at 09:00am
Listing Provided by:
Reid Murphy 941-232-3304,
DEVELOPERS REALTY LBK, INC 941-799-9096
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4641831
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Porcelain Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,529
- Total interior livable area: 8,529 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Balcony, Courtyard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Beach
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Beach
- Waterfront features: Beach, Beach Access, Beach - Access Deeded
Lot
- Size: 2.02 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 441
Details
- Additional parcels included: 79846.0000/2
- Parcel number: 7983900059
- Zoning: R3MX
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LONGBOAT KEY
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Longboat Key
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,817/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $80,316
- Date on market: 2/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Brick
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