
6489 GULFSIDE ROAD, LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 34228
Active249 days on marketListed Jan 16, 2026MLS #A4677413
About this home
6489 GULFSIDE ROAD
Ready to live directly on the Gulf? This Seaward Homes Curated Collection residence at 6489 Gulfside is move-in ready, with direct Gulf-front private access and stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. Designed by DSDG Architects and staged by Clive Daniel Homes, the home pairs cutting-edge, hurricane enhanced construction with exceptional quality and attention to detail throughout. Set on a coveted 90' Gulf/beach-front lot, the property offers soft sand, endless Gulf views, and miles of walkability. In 2025, Longboat Key completed a major beach re-nourishment project, giving Gulfside Road homeowners one of the widest and deepest stretches of beach on the island. Gulfside Road is also one of the rare Gulf-side streets set back from the main highway, so the setting feels private and quiet, worlds away from the activity of Gulf of Mexico Drive, just minutes from Whitney Plaza and North Longboat Village, and moments from fine dining at Shore and Mar Vista. The main house is elevated over 15', with 11' ceilings, four oversized en-suite bedrooms, and more than 6,600 square feet of air-conditioned living space, including a grade-level, air-conditioned multipurpose room ready for a home gym, a wellness studio, or whatever fits your lifestyle. The wide-open floor plan, generous room sizes, and large impact-rated safety glass sliding doors and windows fill the home with natural light. Two nearly 40' terraces, one on the main floor and one on the second, are ideal for enjoying the outdoor island lifestyle and breathtaking Gulf views. Interior finishes by Studio G Homes take the home to the next level, with large-format porcelain tile and hardwood flooring, Italian-imported cabinetry, a custom floating steel-and-wood staircase, a three-stop elevator, 8' solid interior doors, high-efficiency mechanical systems, a top-of-the-line Thermador™ appliance package, AXOR™ and Hansgrohe™ plumbing fixtures, temperature-controlled wine storage, and detailed AV, lighting control, and security systems. Exterior features include solid concrete and masonry construction on all floors, a deep concrete piling foundation for added strength, premium Longboard™ aluminum architectural details, and a fine light-sand stucco exterior. A resort-like pool and spa are surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, and the four-car garage leaves room to add car lifts. Longboat Key is an 11-mile barrier island just minutes from St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, with Sarasota Bradenton International Airport about 25 minutes away. This is a rare chance to own this level of coastal luxury directly on the Gulf, don't wait!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
4.5
Bathrooms
6,616
Sqft
0.51 ac
Lot size
4
Garage
2026
Year built
Three Or More
Levels
$2,115
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$84,478 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
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
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$84,478/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. 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
$2,115 vs $663
Days on market
249 vs 93 typical
Where $2,115/sqft sits among the 218 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.
Get to know Longboat Key. See the full Longboat Key guide →
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)
93 of 218
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 2303% above the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median. See the full Longboat Key market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 6489 GULFSIDE ROAD
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$8,350,000
6477 GULFSIDE ROAD · same community
6 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,862 sqft · $1,424/sqft · 171 DOM
Sold · May ’26$8,000,000
6161 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,224 sqft · $1,894/sqft · 187 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$2,700,000
6473 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,804 sqft · $963/sqft · 30 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
Shawn Headley
Realtor · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 6489 GULFSIDE ROAD — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 6489 GULFSIDE ROAD — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Live availability from Shawn's calendar — pick a time and it's booked. Confirmation lands in your inbox immediately.
Straight answers
6489 GULFSIDE ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 6489 GULFSIDE ROAD?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $84,478/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 6489 GULFSIDE ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $42,641. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 6489 GULFSIDE ROAD?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. 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 $13,995,000, this home is listed about 1373% above the Longboat Key median of $950,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 6489 GULFSIDE ROAD?+
Booker High School (high), Booker Middle School (middle), Southside Elementary School (elementary) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$13,995,000 runs 2303% above the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median — but at 6,616 sqft it's also nearly 4 times the size of the typical Longboat Key listing.
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
249 days on market against a Longboat Key median of 93 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Booker High School, Booker Middle School, Southside Elementary School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $14,995,000, now $13,995,000 — a $1.0M cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Nicholle McKiernan. MLS #A4677413.
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.
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