581 Rountree Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228

$2,500,000

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Property Description

Build your waterfront residence and be perfectly positioned in one of Longboat Key's 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 you'll 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, you're 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 boater's 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. Armand's 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 Bahama's Restaurant, among many other fine dining places.In summary, enjoy championship golf, boutique shopping, award-winning dining, and some of Florida's most beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, all from your future home in Longboat Key Estates on Longboat Key!

581 Rountree Drive | MLS# O6400352

This land located at 581 Rountree Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $2,500,000. The property has approximately 0.27 Acres. Search Longboat Key real estate on riyap.watsonrealtycorp.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Land - Residential
Lot Size: 0.27 Acres
Taxes: $6,979

Feature Descriptions

Community Features: Beach Area, Golf Carts OK, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Waterfront Complex
Directions: From St. Armand's Circle, drive north on Gulf of Mexico Drive six miles. Turn right on Royal Blvd. into Longboat Key Estates. Make an immediate left and an immediate right on to Rountree Drive. Vacant lot is about 400 feet down on the left side where the
Flood Zone Code: AE
Frontage Canal Salt: 100
HOA Fee: 3000/ Annually
HOA Y/N: Yes
Home Warranty Y/N: No
Listing Terms: Cash
Lot: Buildable, Cleared, Level, Paved
Lot Dimensions: 0.27
Ownership: Fee Simple
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Property Attached Y/N: No
Sewer: None
Showing Instructions: Go Direct, No Lockbox
Special Sale Provisions: None
Special View Info: Water
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Public, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Water: Canal/Lake For Irrigation
Water Access: Bay/Harbor, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Waterfront Features: Canal - Saltwater
Water View: Bay/Harbor - Partial, Canal
Zoning: R4SF

Local Schools

High School: Booker High
Middle School: Booker Middle
Elementary School: Southside Elementary

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO
Agency Contact: 407-622-2122

Shown By

Agent Name: Riya Patel
Agent Phone:
Agency Title: Watson Realty Corp., REALTORS ®

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