729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2, LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 34228
Active20 days on marketListed Sep 2, 2026MLS #A4703900
About this home
729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2
Beautifully renovated waterfront unit at 729 St. Jude’s Way with gorgeous water views and a boat dock, plus easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Renovated from top to bottom, this move-in-ready home features all-new flooring, a beautifully updated kitchen and bathroom, and brand-new appliances. Ideally located near a variety of restaurants, beautiful beaches, downtown Sarasota, and Anna Maria Island. Enjoy the perfect blend of waterfront living, modern updates, and convenient access to everything the area has to offer!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
840
Sqft
1.02 ac
Lot size
1966
Year built
One
Levels
$625
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.
$3,585 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,585/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+29.7%
$/sqft vs Longboat Key actives
$625 vs $674
Days on market
20 vs 93 typical
Where $625/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
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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)
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 10% 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 729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$165,000
729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 1 · same community
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 840 sqft · $196/sqft · 2 DOM
Sold · Sep ’26$251,000
701 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 3 · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 630 sqft · $398/sqft · 196 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$260,000
707 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 3 · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 630 sqft · $413/sqft · 64 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
John Carpenter
CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,585/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 729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,227. 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 729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2?+
The listing reports pets: No. 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 $525,000, this home is listed about 45% 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 729 SAINT JUDES DRIVE S UNIT 2?+
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
Four things that matter here
01Under the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 market on paper
$525,000 is 10% below the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median of $582,500, and at $625/sqft it sits under the Longboat Key average of $851.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Strong assigned schools
Booker High School, Booker Middle School, Southside Elementary School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $550,000, now $525,000 — a $25K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of KW COASTAL LIVING III · Esther Farber. MLS #A4703900.
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