5920 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE
LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
About this home
DEEDED BEACH ACCESS AND DEEP WATER CANAL at this beautifully renovated mid-key beach house on the barrier island of Longboat Key. You can enjoy a 3-minute walk to the beach using your private beach access or step outside and enjoy the canal on your trex dock. The uncrowded beach with natural surroundings, fine sand beaches, warm breezes, and clear turquoise waters is truly a special place. Entering the home, you are greeted by terrazzo floors, stunning 2 story foyer and a water view of the canal. All new wood kitchen cabinets including island and coffee bar with quartz countertops making this a great area to entertain guests. All 3 bathrooms have been completely renovated and include custom tile showers. Large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. An enclosed lanai overlooking the canal is a perfect spot for an office or tropical retreat. Large living room with wood burning fireplace and new tile flooring provides a relaxing space. New kitchen and bath fixtures throughout. Ceiling fans in each room. Being in the middle of LBK provides easy access to Anna Maria Island and Bradenton to the north, St. Armands and Sarasota to the south. SRQ airport is less than 45 minutes. Completely restored home by licensed general contractor and professionally mitigated after hurricane Helene flood damage. The house shares a driveway, deeded beach and canal access with 5924 Gulf of Mexico Drive making it a perfect guest house or family compound when purchased together (or use one as a rental for an ongoing revenue stream}. The property is being sold as-is. Please use AS IS Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase_FloridaRealtors-FloridaBar-ASIS-7.xdp
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 2,823 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Other
- Cooling
- Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Terrazzo
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 12,541 sqft (0.29 ac)
- Pool
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Block
- Exterior
- Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $8,478 (2024)
- Price / sqft
- $620/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1973
- Subdivision
- LONGBOAT KEY
- County
- Manatee
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Anna Maria Elementary
- Middle
- Martha B. King Middle
- High
- Bayshore High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 441 days
- MLS #
- MFR758967892
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by John Donato · JOHN DONATO REAL ESTATE INC
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 28 comparable sales within 3 miles of LONGBOAT KEY, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $8,846/mo
- Property tax
- $707/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own bill; insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,749,500 | −$299,500 |
| May 11, 2025 | Listed | $2,049,000 | — |
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