Neighborhood · Longboat Key, Florida
Emerald Harbor
Deep-water canal living on the Gulf coast
1
Homes for sale
$6,495,000
Median list price
$1,520
Avg price / sqft
50
Median days on market
Emerald Harbor is a waterfront enclave on Longboat Key, where canal-front lots put boats steps from the back door and Sarasota Bay minutes away. This is a quiet, low-density neighborhood of single-family homes, sitting near established communities like Country Club Shores and Sleepy Lagoon that share the same boating-and-beach rhythm.
Today the market here is thin and premium-priced: one active listing at $6,495,000, a home at the very top of the local range. Over the past year five homes sold at a median of $2,550,000, so buyers should expect real spread between everyday sales and trophy waterfront. If the pace feels slow, look to neighboring Long Beach and Dream Island for more inventory in the same corner of the Key.
Emerald Harbor is a community in Longboat Key, Florida.
Quick facts
$6,495,000 – $6.5M price range
4,274 sqft median home
$63/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Emerald Harbor
Every active listing inside the Emerald Harbor boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Emerald Harbor market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$2,550,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
140 days
Median time to sell
Emerald Harbor vs Longboat Key
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 110.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Emerald Harbor boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Emerald Harbor is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Emerald Harbor home
≈ $35,333/mo
$6,495,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$63/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
418
Median age
70
Median income
$117,267
Median home value
$652,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Emerald Harbor
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.
Relationships
Top 17% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 18% 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.
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
Emerald Harbor FAQs
Is Emerald Harbor a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, canal-front lifestyle with boat access and beach living on Longboat Key. The neighborhood is small and low-density, sitting near established communities like Country Club Shores. Assigned schools include Bayshore High, Martha B. King Middle, and Anna Maria Elementary.
Is Emerald Harbor expensive?+
Yes — it sits at the premium end of the Longboat Key market. The single active listing is priced at $6,495,000 with an average of about $1,520 per square foot, though closed sales over the past year came in at a $2,550,000 median. Expect true waterfront pricing here.
What do homes cost in Emerald Harbor?+
The current active listing is $6,495,000 for a home of roughly 4,274 square feet, but that reflects the top of the range. Over the last 12 months five homes sold at a median of $2,550,000, which is a more realistic gauge of typical value in the neighborhood.
How is the market in Emerald Harbor?+
It's a low-inventory market with only one home currently listed and five sales in the past year. Homes take a median of about 35 days to go under contract, and sellers are getting around 91% of their asking price on average, so there's room to negotiate on the right property. Nearby Long Beach may offer additional options.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
HOA dues here are modest at a median of about $63 per month. Property taxes run around $10,070 a year at current values, which is in line with waterfront homes on Longboat Key.
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