5801 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 34228
Active294 days on marketListed Oct 28, 2025MLS #A4666928
About this home
5801 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE
Virtually Staged. Beach Access & Gulf Views From This Incredible Luxury Home on Longboat Key. Welcome to your own Gulf-front retreat on Longboat Key! This expansive 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers over 4,200 square feet of living space designed for relaxation, entertaining, and soaking in stunning beach views. Inside, you’ll find an open living and dining area with vaulted ceilings and multi-level walls of windows that bring in natural light and frame the Gulf. The primary suite includes a private balcony, a walk-in closet, and a spa-style bath. The kitchen is stocked with modern stainless steel appliances and features gorgeous counters, a curved island, and extensive storage with full cabinetry all while enjoying the breath taking views. Step outside to enjoy a private pool surrounded by generous patio space, perfect for lounging or dining outdoors. From the backyard, you’ll have direct access to the beach, making it easy to watch the sunset or stroll along the shoreline every night. The home also includes a spacious 4-car attached garage. SMALL dogs are allowed; cats are NOT permitted.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4,236
Sqft
0.77 ac
Lot size
5
Garage
1997
Year built
Two
Levels
$5
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.
$305 /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.
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$305/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
$5 vs $693
Days on market
294 vs 95 typical
Where $5/sqft sits among the 244 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 Longboat Key
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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LONGBOAT KEY 34228 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
7,512
Median age
71.5
Median income
$143,365
Median home value
$959,200
Avg household
1.8
Households w/ children
51%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Longboat Key market
$820K → $1.4M
Longboat Key median sold, yr/yr
93.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
105 of 244
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 97% 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 5801 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$8,000,000
6161 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,224 sqft · $1,894/sqft · 187 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$4,900,000
5910 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,272 sqft · $1,147/sqft · 501 DOM
Sold · May ’26$4,500,000
5840 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,145 sqft · $1,086/sqft · 127 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
Erwin Vazquez
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5801 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5801 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5801 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5801 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $305/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 5801 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit. 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 $19,975, this home is listed about 98% below the Longboat Key median of $950,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5801 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE?+
Booker High School (high), Southside Elementary School (elementary), Booker Middle School (middle) — Sarasota 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
$19,975 is 97% below the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median of $640,000, and at $5/sqft it sits under the Longboat Key average of $856.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
294 days on market against a Longboat Key median of 95 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Booker High School, Southside Elementary School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of KEYRENTER SARASOTA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT · Kevin Hase. MLS #A4666928.
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