Is Longboat Key, FL 34228 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Longboat Key is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score8/ 100

More competitive than 3% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #679 of 796 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list2.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market98Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$575▲ +1.2% vs. last year

The Longboat Key housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 3% of homes in Longboat Key, FL 34228 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 98 days and there were 4.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 158 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (2% then), homes sold more slowly (82 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $1,049,546. Overall, Longboat Key is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Sarasota County, homes here sell more slowly than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Longboat Key ranks #679 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 8 out of 100).

Nearby, Sarasota 34232 (11% sold over asking) and Sarasota 34233 (11% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Englewood 34223Seller’s market $291 /sq ftNokomis 34275Seller’s market $250 /sq ftNorth Port 34286Balanced $198 /sq ftNorth Port 34287Balanced $186 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Longboat Key real estate

Is Longboat Key a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Longboat Key, FL 34228 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Longboat Key?

The typical home went under contract in 98 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Longboat Key sell over asking?

3% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Longboat Key?

About 0.75% of a home’s value a year in Sarasota County, or roughly $3,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Longboat Key?

The median sale price was $1,049,546 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $575 per square foot.

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