765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE
LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
Location
About this home
Virtually Staged. VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING NEW — BOAT IN YOUR BACKYARD, PRIVATE BEACH DOWN THE STREET. This is the Longboat Key lifestyle buyers dream about: boating from your own backyard, sunset walks on the Gulf, and a beautifully reimagined coastal home that is truly move-in ready. Previously appraised at $1.65 million late last year and more recently appraised at $1.5 million (with no material changes to the home), the home is now offered at $1.35 million—creating an exceptional opportunity to purchase below its most recent appraised value. Set along an impressive 120 feet of canal frontage, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home offers DIRECT BOATING ACCESS TO SARASOTA BAY AND THE INTRACOASTAL plus PRIVATE DEEDED GULF BEACH ACCESS JUST EIGHT HOMES AWAY. It is a rare Longboat Key combination: keep your boat in your own backyard while enjoying private Gulf beach access just down the street. The location is equally exceptional, with Joan M. Durante Park, Cedars Tennis Resort & Club, and some of Longboat Key’s favorite restaurants, boutiques and shops all just moments from the property. Optional membership is available at nearby Cedars Tennis Resort & Club, offering tennis and pickleball courts, a Jr. Olympic swimming pool, 24/7 fitness center and additional resort-style amenities. Boating, beaches, recreation, dining and shopping are all right at your fingertips. This is far more than a typical “updated” home. With the exception of the foundation, VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING HAS BEEN RENOVATED OR REPLACED, INSIDE AND OUT. Improvements include a new roof, new AC systems, new interior walls, new flooring, newer electrical and plumbing, new decking, cabinetry, landscaping and finishes throughout, along with impact windows, high-impact sliding glass doors and impact-rated exterior doors. The result is the feel and peace of mind of a near-new coastal home in an irreplaceable waterfront setting. Inside, vaulted ceilings, expansive water views and an open, light-filled layout create effortless coastal living. The beautifully updated kitchen features solid-wood cabinetry, soft-close hardware, quartz countertops, a gas range, stainless-steel appliances, copper hood and copper farmhouse sink. Updated bathrooms continue the elevated finishes throughout the home. The living space flows directly to an approximately 1,000-square-foot screened lanai overlooking the canal and backyard—an incredible extension of the home for entertaining, dining or relaxing by the water. Launch a kayak from your own property, step aboard your boat and cruise toward Sarasota Bay, then end the day with a sunset at your private Gulf beach access. The fenced backyard offers ample room for a future pool, while the property's higher elevation than many ground-level Longboat Key homes adds another meaningful advantage. Offered FULLY FURNISHED / TURNKEY WITH NO HOA, the home is ready for immediate enjoyment as a primary residence, second home or coastal retreat. Few properties at this price offer this combination of 120 feet of waterfront, direct boating access, deeded private beach access, extensive renovation, impact features, furnishings, exceptional proximity to Longboat Key amenities and no HOA. $1.65M EARLIER APPRAISAL. $1.5M MOST RECENT APPRAISAL. NOW OFFERED AT $1.35M. YOUR BOAT IN THE BACKYARD. YOUR BEACH DOWN THE STREET. WELCOME TO LONGBOAT KEY.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,900 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Brick, Ceramic Tile
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo…
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 10,799 sqft (0.25 ac)
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Brick, Concrete
- Exterior
- Lighting
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $14,125 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $711/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Sewer Connected…
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1963
- 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
- 11 days
- MLS #
- MFR804928889
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Kalison Nix · PREFERRED SHORE LLC
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $6,826/mo
- Property tax
- $1,177/mo
- Home insurance
- Left out until you enter a quote
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Listed | $1,350,000 | — |
Neighbourhood
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Frequently asked questions
What would 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY cost per month?
About $8,003 a month: $6,826 principal and interest, $1,177 property tax. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years, and leaves out insurance.
Is 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY priced fairly?
Comparable homes nearby put it between $954,180 and $1,097,820, with $1,026,000 in the middle. Those are asking prices, not closed sales: 8 properties of the same type within three miles, each within 20% of this one's size and a bedroom either way, at a median of $540 a square foot.
How does 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY compare to nearby homes?
8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 720 TARAWITT DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY, FL at $2,900,000, 2,160 sq ft, 0.03 miles away; 744 JUNGLE QUEEN WAY, LONGBOAT KEY, FL at $975,000, 1,688 sq ft, 0.08 miles away; 651 JUNGLE QUEEN WAY, LONGBOAT KEY, FL at $800,000, 2,242 sq ft, 0.1 miles away.
How long has 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY been on the market?
3 days on the market.
Has the price of 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY?
4 bed, 2 bath, 1,900 square feet. That is $711 a square foot.
What year was 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY built?
Built in 1963.
What is the HOA fee at 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY?
The feed lists no association fee for this property.
What are the property taxes at 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY?
Property tax works out to about $1,177 a month, $14,125 a year, on the 2025 assessment.
Is 765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY still available?
It is still on the market.
