Introducing an exceptional beachfront residence that redefines luxury living on Longboat Key, offering panoramic seventh-floor views that span from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota Bay. This beautifully furnished three-bedroom, four-bath retreat encompasses over 3,000 square feet under air and delivers an unparalleled coastal lifestyle. The expansive great room is elegant and versatile, featuring a built-in library display and direct access to the main balcony, ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s delight, complete with white cabinetry, stone countertops, a center island, a new refrigerator and a cozy breakfast nook with captivating views of the beach. The primary suite is a private sanctuary, offering a spacious walk-in closet, dual baths, and a secluded beachfront terrace for peaceful morning coffee or stunning sunsets. On the opposite side of the residence, a deluxe en-suite guest room with a large walk-in closet awaits, along with a flexible third bedroom, office, or den with a full bath conveniently across the hall. A semi-private elevator delivers you directly to your home and connects you to the resort-style amenities that make Water Club one of Longboat Key’s most prestigious addresses with impeccable concierge service, an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse with fitness center, spa, library, game room and ballroom, a heated beachfront pool and spa, fire pit courtyard and Har-Tru tennis courts, all with 24-hour gated security for ultimate peace of mind. On 16 acres of lush tropical landscaping and boasting 680 feet of private beachfront, Water Club offers an exceptional blend of privacy, luxury and community. Pet-friendly and well located, you’re just minutes from world-class golf, boating, boutiques, dining and the cultural heartbeat of downtown Sarasota. Experience the pinnacle of coastal elegance—where every day is a celebration of Longboat Key’s natural beauty and refined lifestyle.
Property Details
Price:
$2,995,000
MLS #:
A4666680
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
4
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Subdivision:
WATER CLUB II/LONGBOAT KEY
Neighborhood:
34228longboatkey
Listed Date:
Oct 8, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
3,054
Total Sq Ft:
3,422
Lot Size:
91,910 sqft / 2.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1999
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Electric
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Room
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Custom
Association Amenities
Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Security, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Gulf/Ocean Front, Water Access, Waterfront, Association Recreation – Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated Community – Guard, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
Construction Materials
Concrete, Stucco
Covered Spaces
1
Direction Faces
Northwest
Exterior Features
Balcony, Courtyard, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sauna, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
CoastalConstruction Control Line, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk
Open Parking YN
1
Other Structures
Gazebo, Other, Tennis Court(s)
Parking Features
Assigned, Circular Driveway, Common, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Guest, Under Building
Patio And Porch Features
Covered
Roof
Concrete, Tile
Spa Features
Heated, In Ground
View
Tennis Court, Water
Waterfront Features
Gulf/Ocean Front, Waterfront, Beach, Gulf/Ocean
Financial
HOA Includes
24-Hour Guard, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$31,367
Map
Community
- Address1281 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 704 LONGBOAT KEY FL
- SubdivisionWATER CLUB II/LONGBOAT KEY
- CityLONGBOAT KEY
- CountySarasota
- Zip Code34228
Subdivisions in LONGBOAT KEY
- 360 NORTH PH II
- 7981 – LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS
- 8177 – LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS MARINA 2
- ACREAG0001
- AQUARIUS CLUB
- ARBOMAR APTS
- ARIA LONGBOAT KEY
- AVIGNON VILLAS
- BAILEY-DOBSON
- BAY ISLES
- BAYOU HAMMOCK
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH A
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH C
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH D
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH E
- BAYPORT BCH & TEN PH F
- BAYVIEW ESTATES
- BEACH HARBOR CLUB
- BEACHES OF LONGBOAT KEY PH-1
- BEACHPLACE I
- BEACHPLACE II
- BEACHPLACE III
- BOATHOUSE ON LONGBOAT
- BONAIRE AT LONGBOAT KEY
- BUTTONWOOD COVE
- BUTTONWOOD HARBOR
- CEDARS EAST SEC 1
- CEDARS EAST SEC 2
- CHARLIES
- CLUB LONGBOAT BEACH & TENNIS
- COLLIER WALKER
- CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES AT LONGBOAT KEY
- COQUINA BEACH
- COREYS LANDING
- COUNTRY CLUB SHORES
- COUNTRY CLUB SHORES IV
- COUNTRY CLUB SHORES SEC 02
- COUNTRY CLUB SHORES SEC 03
- COUNTY CLUB SHORES SEC I
- DREAM ISLAND
- EMERALD HARBOR
- EMERALD HARBOR UNIT 1 REV
- EMERALD POINTE NORTH
- EN PROVENCE
- FAIRWAY BAY
- FAIRWAY BAY 1
- FAIRWAY BAY 2 PH 1
- FAIRWAY BAY 2 PH 2 & 3
- FAIRWAY BAY 3
- FRACTIONAL SUB
- GRAND BAY 1
- GRAND BAY 2
- GRAND BAY 3
- GRAND BAY 4
- GRAND BAY 6
- GULFSHORE OF LONGBOAT KEY
- HARBOR OAKS PH I & II
- HARBOUR COURT
- HARBOUR OAKS
- HARBOUR OAKS 2
- HARBOUR OAKS PH I & II
- HARBOUR VILLA CLUB AT THE BUCCANEER
- HARRIS BAYOU
- HOOTON
- INFINITY ON LONGBOAT KEY
- INN ON THE BEACH
- INN ON THE BEACH PH II
- INN ON THE BEACH PH III
- ISLANDER CLUB
- ISLANDER CLUB OF LONGBOAT
- ISLANDS WEST
- JEWFISH KEY
- L AMBIANCE
- L AMBIANCE 1
- L AMBIANCE AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB
- L AMBIANCE AT LONGBOAT KEY CLUB PH 02
- LAGUNA YACHT VILLAGE
- LONGBEACH ON LONGBOAT KEY
- LONGBEACH REV OF R P JORDANS SUB
- LONGBOAT ARMS
- LONGBOAT HARBOUR
- LONGBOAT HARBOUR TOWERS
- LONGBOAT KEY
- LONGBOAT KEY CASA DEL MAR
- LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS
- LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS MARINA
- LONGBOAT KEY MOORINGS MARINA 2
- LONGBOAT KEY TOWERS
- LONGBOAT SHORES REV
- LONGBOAT TERRACE
- MARINA BAY
- MCCALLS BEACH CASTLE
- NEPTUNE
- NEPTUNE ON LONGBOAT KEY
- NEW PASS SHORES
- NORTHGATE OF LONGBOAT KEY
- PELICAN HARBOUR
- PELICAN HARBOUR & BEACH CLUB
- PIERRE
- PLAYERS CLUB 3
- PLAYERS CLUB I
- PLAYERS CLUB II
- PLAYERS CLUB III
- PORTOBELLO
- PRESERVE/LONGBEACH
- PRIVATEER NORTH
- PRIVATEER SOUTH
- PROMENADE
- QUEENS HARBOR A/K/A MANCHESTER BAY
- QUEENS HARBOUR
- RAUCH
- REGENT PLACE PH 2
- SABAL COVE
- SAGE LBK
- SALTY ACRES
- SANCTUARY I
- SANCTUARY IV
- SAND CAY
- SANDS POINT
- SARASOTA OUTRIGGER
- SEA GATE CLUB
- SEA PINES
- SEAGRAPE INN
- SEAPLACE
- SEAPLACE I
- SEAPLACE II
- SEAPLACE III
- SEAPLACE V
- SEAPLACE VI
- SHIPMANS ADD
- SLEEP LAGOON PARK
- SLEEPY LAGOON
- SLEEPY LAGOON PARK
- SLEEPY LAGOON PARK 2
- SLEEPY LAGOON PART NO 2
- SPANISH MAIN YACHT CLUB CONDO
- ST REGIS LONGBOAT KEY
- ST. REGIS
- ST. REGIS LONGBOAT KEY
- SUNSET BEACH
- SUNSET BEACH PH 2
- SUTTON PLACE
- TANGERINE BAY CLUB
- THE BANYAN BAY CLUB
- THE PRESERVE/LONGBEACH
- THE SHORE
- THE WESTCHESTER
- TIFFANY PLAZA
- TREE HOUSE
- TURTLE CRAWL SEC 36 TOWNSHIP 35S RANGE 16E
- TWIN SHORES BEACH & MARINA
- TWIN SHORES BEACH AND MARINA, INC.
- TWIN SHORES MOBILE HOME
- VEINTE
- VILLA DI LANCIA PH 1
- VILLA DOS PALMAS
- VIZCAYA AT LONGBOAT KEY PH 01
- VIZCAYA AT LONGBOAT KEY PHASE 1
- WATER CLUB 01 AT LONGBOAT KEY
- WENDY
- WESTCHESTER APTS
- WESTCHESTER CONDO APTS UN 3
- WHITNEY BEACH
- WHITNEY BEACH III
- WINDWARD BAY AMD
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Condo in LONGBOAT KEY as of May 04, 2026
298
Condo Listed
135
Avg DOM
744
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,380,353
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the WATER CLUB II/LONGBOAT KEY subdivision, 1281 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 704 LONGBOAT KEY FL is a Condo for sale in LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 34228. It is listed for $2,995,000 and features 3 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,054 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1999. The current price per square foot is $981. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in LONGBOAT KEY is $744. The average listing price for Condo in LONGBOAT KEY is $1,380,353. To schedule a showing of MLS#a4666680 at 1281 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 704 in LONGBOAT KEY, FL, contact your CENTURY 21 Carioti agent at 800-783-8847.
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