BREAKING NEWS: Famous John Cannon Custom Homes has over a half dozen home plans for you to pick your best fit for this beautiful vacant lot nestled between two brand new mansions! Build your waterfront residence and be perfectly positioned in one of Longboat Keys most elegant neighborhoods- Longboat Key Estates where sunrise occurs over the Bay while sunset occurs over the Gulf. You will have both and each new day provides unique views. This build-ready lot offers 100 feet of deep-water canal frontage and 117 feet of depth from canal to street where youll enjoy direct access to Sarasota Bay. Load up the boat and cruise the bay, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Gulf of Mexico, with popular waterfront restaurants along the way. Just over the bridge from the mainland, youre moments from Sarasota cultural venues, marinas, and everyday conveniences.A private deeded beach access lies just across Gulf of Mexico Drive, where a shady Tiki Hut welcomes you before taking a few short steps which lead to the gentle Gulf waters and sandy shoreline. The private Tiki Hut is often the venue for neighborhood parties and a frequent gathering spot for sunset seekers! This vacant lot on Rountree Drive presents a rare chance to enjoy both boating and beachside living in one extraordinary location. Your future dream home could capture panoramic bay and beach views, creating the perfect backdrop for unforgettable Florida sunsets. With no fixed bridges to the Gulf of Mexico except the new very high Ringling Bridge to the mainland, this is truly a boaters paradise.Just steps away is Bayfront Park, a beautiful waterfront park overlooking Sarasota Bay. Amenities include picnic tables, tennis courts, lighted pickleball courts, basketball courts, shuffleboard, a kayak launch with rentals, a dog park with separate large- and small-dog areas, a playground, a multipurpose sports field, and a community center offering activities such as yoga and fitness programs.Located in the heart of Longboat Key, this ready-to-build homesite offers an unparalleled coastal lifestyle. Head north to Center Shops for local favorites such as the Lazy Lobster, Harry's Continental Kitchen, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, and the Shore Longboat Key. Travel south to St. Armands Circle for world-class dining, boutique shopping, and vibrant island charm, including Columbia Restaurant, Cha Cha Coconuts, The Daiquiri Deck, Dockside, Chart House, and Tommy Bahamas Restaurant, among many other fine dining places.In summary, enjoy championship golf, boutique shopping, award-winning dining, and some of Floridas most beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, all from your future home in Longboat Key Estates on Longboat Key!
- MLS# O6400352
- Date Listed04/18/2026
- Days on Realty 120 Days
- Bedrooms -
- Bathrooms
- Lot Size 0.27 acres (11,750 sq. ft)
- Sewer None
- Subdivision LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES
- County Sarasota
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.27
- Lot Size SQFT 11,750.00
- Lot Features Cleared, Level, Paved, Waterfront
Financial Considerations
- HOA Fee $3,000 Annually
- Tax Amount $6,979
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Schools near 34228
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Local Neighborhood Highlights for 34228
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Population & Environment
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13/100
Car-Dependent
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0/100
Minimal Transit
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Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 12/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 37/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 581 ROUNTREE DRIVE
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581 ROUNTREE DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228 in LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228 is a land listed at $2,500,000. Highlights include 0.27 acre lot, HOA fee $3,000 Annually. Realty.com has 53 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 53 photos of 581 ROUNTREE DRIVE.
The full address for this home is 581 ROUNTREE DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228.
581 ROUNTREE DRIVE has been listed on Realty.com since Sat April 18, 2026
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 12/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 37/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 581 ROUNTREE DRIVE. Bayshore Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), State College Of Florida Collegiate School (Grades: 6 - 12), Bayshore High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando
(tel: 407-622-2122)
Listing agent:
Karen Jorgensen
(#261062157)
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