Neighborhood · Longboat Key, Florida
Dream Island
Waterfront island living on Longboat's north end
1
Homes for sale
$949,000
Median list price
$734
Avg price / sqft
92
Median days on market
Dream Island sits on the northern stretch of Longboat Key, a small pocket of homes where boat docks and Gulf-side proximity define daily life. It's the kind of community that neighbors quieter enclaves like Sleepy Lagoon and Long Beach, with easy water access and the barrier-island pace Longboat is known for. Buyers here trade sprawl for a compact, walk-to-water lifestyle.
The market is genuinely small — just two active listings right now, both around the $949,000 mark, and only three homes have sold in the past year. That tight inventory means patience: homes here sit a median of 92 days, and sellers have been landing about 85% of their asking price. If you want island square footage on Longboat, it competes for value against nearby Country Club Shores and Emerald Harbor.
Dream Island is a community in Longboat Key, Florida.
Quick facts
$949,000 – $949K price range
1,293 sqft median home
$2,172/mo median HOA
$10,500/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Dream Island
Every active listing inside the Dream Island boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Dream Island market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$1,685,000
Median sold price
81%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
194 days
Median time to sell
Dream Island vs Longboat Key
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 26.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Dream Island boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Dream Island is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Dream Island home
≈ $7,777/mo
$949,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,172/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$10,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
41
Median age
70
Median income
$117,267
Median home value
$652,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Dream Island
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Food & Drink
Top 17% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Relationships
Top 18% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Straight answers
Dream Island FAQs
Is Dream Island a good place to live?+
It's a compact water-oriented community on the north end of Longboat Key, suited to buyers who want island access and a quiet pace. Assigned schools include Bayshore High, Martha B. King Middle, and Anna Maria Elementary, and neighboring enclaves like Long Beach and Country Club Shores add to the area's appeal.
Is Dream Island expensive?+
Homes here run around $682 per square foot, with the median list price at $949,450. That puts it firmly in Longboat Key's premium island-living range, though it's more attainable than some of the larger-home enclaves nearby like Emerald Harbor.
What do homes cost in Dream Island?+
The two active listings are priced tightly between $949,000 and $949,900, and the median home is about 1,401 sqft. Over the past year, three homes sold at a median of $935,000, so pricing here is remarkably consistent.
How is the Dream Island market?+
It's a small, slow-moving market — just two homes active and three sold in the last 12 months, with a median of 92 days on market. Sellers have been getting about 85% of their asking price, so there's typically room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $2,190 per month, which is significant and worth factoring into your budget. Median property taxes come to roughly $8,148 per year, standard for waterfront-adjacent Longboat Key property.
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