Longbeach Condominium

Longbeach Condominium Condos for Sale – Longboat Key, Florida 34228

Longbeach Condominium is a spacious property consisting all of 17 acres in the northwestern edge of Longboat Key. Its acreage is one of the largest for a single condominium complex in the island. It is also amongst the most sought after, sitting in a quiet and secluded location next to the widest stretch of beach in the key.

The western terminus of Broadway Street, the main road of the historic Longbeach Village just east of the complex, defines the southern boundary of this condominium. The property extends two blocks northward to North Shore Road which is also host to several smaller developments offering Longboat Key condos for sale.

Full ocean views

Longbeach condos for sale were developed in 1974, housed in 12 two-story townhouse buildings. All of these structures were built at an angle towards the beach for all of their units to have a generous share of the enchanting ocean vistas of the Gulf Coast.

As endearing, the complex has no fences. Its entire perimeter is buffered by lush shrubbery that sets the overall theme of the Longbeach compound’s remarkable landscaping which in some respect is reminiscent of well-manicured seaside golf links.

The complex is divided into several sections with separate private entrances. And underscoring the property’s thematic bond with the sea, the various sections in the compound bear such names as Nautilus, Starfish, Egret, and Sanddollar.

On-site and off-site delights

In addition to a private beach, onsite amenities help keep Longbeach condos for sale amongst the top choices in the island’s property market. The condominium’s facilities include a heated swimming pool, a barbecue area and a tennis court.

A pet friendly community, Longbeach likewise has an onsite management office, which is particularly beneficial for condo owners who may wish to lease their units. A six-month minimum lease for up to six times a year is allowed in this property.

Hubs of life and leisure activities at the nearby vintage community of Longbeach Village add to the delights of having a unit in this condominium. A stroll through Broadway Street past the Gulf of Mexico Drive leads eastward to boat docks and quaint restaurants which offer not only fresh seafood but also the refreshing panorama of Sarasota Bay.

Prized market finds

Turning a short distance south leads to the Longboat Key Center of the Arts and the newly made-over Whitney Beach Shopping Plaza. As convenient, a short trolley ride from the village opens access the lifestyle attractions of Anna Maria Island towards north. Southbound, similar delights are waiting at Longboat Key’s Bay Isles Parkway, St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota.

With all these pluses encouraging long-term ownership, it isn’t surprising that Longbeach condos for sale are rarely available in the market. As per the MLS of Longboat Key condos for sale, there were only two recently closed deals in this condominium, both of which were on two-bedroom units with floor areas of 1,170 and 1,350 square feet. At these square footages, the price negotiations for Longbeach condos for sale would typically revolve around the upper range of the $300s up to the high $500s.