CENTURY 21 Edge

8258 LONGBAY BLVD, SARASOTA, FL, 34243

Active72 days on marketListed May 22, 2026MLS #TB8511357

Waterfront

About this home

8258 LONGBAY BLVD

Discover a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a PREMIER 1.08-ACRE BAYFRONT LOT located “WEST OF THE TRAIL” at 8258 Long Bay Blvd., Sarasota, FL — a true TROPHY PROPERTY offering UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF SARASOTA BAY, priceless SUNRISES & SUNSETS, and endless possibilities to build your CUSTOM LUXURY ESTATE! This OVER 1 ACRE WATERFRONT LOT features UTILITIES AVAILABLE, a NEWER SEA WALL already in place, NO HOA FEES, and is positioned at a HIGH ELEVATION where the MAJORITY OF THE PROPERTY IS NOT LOCATED IN A FLOOD ZONE — ABSOLUTELY UNHEARD OF for BAYFRONT living! SAVE THOUSANDS IN CONSTRUCTION COSTS by building outside of the A & V flood zones while enjoying peace of mind and the ultimate Florida waterfront lifestyle. This MUST-SEE VACANT LOT wraps around the BAY with exceptional DEPTH, PRIVACY, and room to BUILD A DOCK large enough for YACHTS, BOATS, JET SKIS, KAYAKS, PADDLEBOARDS, and all your WATER TOYS. Spend your days FISHING RIGHT FROM YOUR BACKYARD, boating across Sarasota Bay, entertaining waterfront guests, or simply relaxing while taking in breathtaking water views every morning. The iconic CROSLEY MANSION and world-renowned RINGLING MUSEUM are your neighbors to the south, placing you in one of Sarasota’s most PRESTIGIOUS and CULTURALLY RICH waterfront corridors. This PRIME INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY also allows for an ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) up to 80% of the primary home size — ideal for a PRIVATE GUEST RETREAT, MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING, or INCOME-PRODUCING RENTAL with its own address. Enjoy DEEP BAYFRONT TRANQUILITY while remaining minutes from WORLD-CLASS DINING, SHOPPING, ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, and Sarasota’s stunning GULF BEACHES. OWNER IS MOTIVATED — opportunities like this rarely hit the market, so CONTACT US TODAY before this extraordinary piece of SARASOTA BAY PARADISE is gone!

Facts & features

The home at a glance

1.08 ac

Lot size

WaterfrontWater view

Inside

Outside & construction

ViewWater
FacesEast

Community & fees

Taxes (2025)$9,863/yr

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesElectricity Available · Sewer Available · Water Available
WaterNone

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.

$11,831 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$10,144
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$705
Property tax — 2025 actual bill$822
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeConventionalDown payment10% · $187,999Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

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

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Run your own numbers

Loan type

FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.

Down payment10% · $187,999
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$11,831/mo

Principal & interest$10,144
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$705
Property taxes (actual bill)$822
Est. insurance$160

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.

Where it sits

Inside Sarasota

Map of 8258 LONGBAY BLVD

Drive times from this address

Downtown Tampa61 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)64 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Get to know Sarasota. See the full Sarasota guide →

SARASOTA 34243 — neighborhood snapshot

Population

31,773

Median age

51.4

Median income

$79,799

Median home value

$395,000

Avg household

2.26

Households w/ children

2,313

For the school run

Manatee County School District

HighBraden River High School★★★★★
MiddleBraden River Middle School★★★★★
ElementaryRobert Willis Elementary School★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Sarasota market

Seller’s marketBalanced6.0 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$470K$470K

Sarasota median sold, yr/yr

95.1%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 478% above the SARASOTA 34243 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

May 22, 2026Listed at $1,879,988 · 72 days on market since

Reality check

What actually sold near 8258 LONGBAY BLVD

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

4800 RILMA AVENUE UNIT 141Sold · Nov ’25

$128,500

4800 RILMA AVENUE UNIT 141

2 bd · 2 ba · 894 sqft · $144/sqft · 209 DOM

1100 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY UNIT 11Sold · Sep ’25

$120,000

1100 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY UNIT 11

2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft · $130/sqft · 36 DOM

5340 ROYAL PALM AVENUE UNIT 5340Sold · May ’26

$185,000

5340 ROYAL PALM AVENUE UNIT 5340

2 bd · 2 ba · 930 sqft · $199/sqft · 35 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.

Jillian Kobylesky

Your agent

Jillian Kobylesky

REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8258 LONGBAY BLVD — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8258 LONGBAY BLVD — before you fall in love.

See it in person

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Straight answers

8258 LONGBAY BLVD FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 8258 LONGBAY BLVD?+

With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $11,831/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 8258 LONGBAY BLVD?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $9,863. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+

At $1,879,988, this home is listed about 230% above the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 8258 LONGBAY BLVD?+

Braden River High School (high), Braden River Middle School (middle), Robert Willis Elementary School (elementary) — Manatee County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

The brief

Three things that matter here

01Positioned at the premium end

$1,879,988 runs 478% above the SARASOTA 34243 median.

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

Braden River High School, Braden River Middle School, Robert Willis Elementary School — Robert Willis Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.

Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC · Romana Simplice. MLS #TB8511357.

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