6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S, LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 34228
Active373 days on marketListed Jul 28, 2025MLS #A4660175
About this home
6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S
Escape to your own private garden oasis on beautiful Longboat Key. This home features lush tropical landscaping, a sparkling heated pool, and a spacious screened lanai perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. Inside, enjoy a chef’s kitchen with premium appliances, including a Wolf range, and newly updated bedrooms and baths — the primary suite offers a brand-new king bed, while the kid’s room includes bunk beds for family fun. Accommodating up to 9 guests, the property is just a short stroll to pristine Whitney Beach and nearby fishing docks, with top local restaurants and cafes — like Mar Vista, Shore, Whitney’s, and more — only minutes away. A local owner ensures attentive service to make your stay unforgettable. $10,000 off season/$14,000 season.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,454
Sqft
0.22 ac
Lot size
1974
Year built
One
Levels
$7
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$232 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
Estimated payment
$232/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Longboat Key actives
$7 vs $693
Days on market
373 vs 95 typical
Where $7/sqft sits among the 258 Longboat Key actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Long Beach
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Longboat Key. See the full Longboat Key guide →
Long Beach — neighborhood snapshot
Population
510
Median age
68
Median income
$137,083
Median home value
$892,600
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
3%
For the school run
Manatee County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Longboat Key market
$820K → $1.1M
Longboat Key median sold, yr/yr
93.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
111 of 258
Longboat Key actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Longboat Key, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 98% below the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median. See the full Longboat Key market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$810,000
600 FOX STREET · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,427 sqft · $568/sqft · 236 DOM
Sold · May ’26$800,000
7030 POINSETTIA AVENUE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,402 sqft · $571/sqft · 39 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$900,000
6841 LONGBOAT DRIVE S · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · $652/sqft · 97 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Lacie Springstead
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Live availability from Lacie's calendar — pick a time and it's booked. Confirmation lands in your inbox immediately.
Straight answers
6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $232/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Longboat Key?+
At $10,000, this home is listed about 99% below the Longboat Key median of $949,450. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S?+
Anna Maria Elementary School (elementary), Martha B. King Middle School (middle), Bayshore High School (high) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 market on paper
$10,000 is 98% below the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median of $629,000, and at $7/sqft it sits under the Longboat Key average of $845.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
373 days on market against a Longboat Key median of 95 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Anna Maria Elementary School, Martha B. King Middle School, Bayshore High School — Anna Maria Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
Similar homes nearby
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Rinat Sikdar. MLS #A4660175.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
Never miss a listing
New Longboat Key homes, in your inbox
Like 6979 LONGBOAT DRIVE S but not quite? A daily digest of every new listing in Longboat Key — straight from the MLS, hours after it goes live. Unsubscribe anytime.
Just watching this one home? Ask Lacie to ping you on any price or status change →