Neighborhood · Longboat Key, Florida
Emerald Harbor
Deep-water living on Longboat Key's canals
3
Homes for sale
$2,795,000
Median list price
$1,118
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
Emerald Harbor is a waterfront enclave on the north-central stretch of Longboat Key, where nearly every home sits on a canal with quick access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf beyond. This is boating-first living — dock your vessel behind the house, spend afternoons on the water, and come home to a quiet, low-density street of custom homes. Neighbors like Country Club Shores and Dream Island share the same deep-water appeal, and the beaches near Long Beach are minutes away.
The market here is small and rarefied, so buyers should expect limited inventory and firm pricing. Just three homes are active right now, priced from $1,795,000 to $6,950,000, and only four sold over the past year at a median of $3,375,000. With sellers averaging 91% of asking and homes taking a median 54 days to sell, this is a market that rewards patience and a strong offer when the right property surfaces.
Emerald Harbor is a community in Longboat Key, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,795,000 – $7.0M price range
3,098 sqft median home
$63/mo median HOA
$25,000/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Emerald Harbor
$6,950,000
711 OLD COMPASS ROAD, LONGBOAT KEY
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,274 sqft
$2,795,000$2,895,000
5970 EMERALD HARBOR DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,098 sqft
$1,795,000$1,895,000
741 OLD COMPASS ROAD, LONGBOAT KEY
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,173 sqft
Every active listing inside the Emerald Harbor boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Emerald Harbor market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$3,375,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
100 days
Median time to sell
Emerald Harbor vs Longboat Key
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 45.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Emerald Harbor boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Emerald Harbor is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Emerald Harbor home
≈ $15,980/mo
$2,795,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$63/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$25,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
418
Median age
70
Median income
$117,267
Median home value
$652,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Emerald Harbor
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Relationships
Top 17% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Food & Drink
Top 18% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Straight answers
Emerald Harbor FAQs
Is Emerald Harbor a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, water-focused island lifestyle with boat access right off the backyard. The neighborhood is small and residential, with beaches and communities like Sleepy Lagoon nearby, and downtown Tampa is about 75 minutes away when you need the city.
Is Emerald Harbor expensive?+
Yes — this is a premium waterfront market. The median list price is $2,795,000 and homes sell for a median of $3,375,000, with active listings ranging from $1,795,000 up to $6,950,000.
What do homes cost in Emerald Harbor?+
Expect to pay around $1,118 per square foot for a home that typically runs about 3,098 square feet. The three current listings span $1,795,000 to $6,950,000, so budget accordingly depending on size and water frontage.
How is the Emerald Harbor market right now?+
It's a thin, seller-favorable market with only three active listings and four sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 54 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 91% of their asking price on average.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are low here, with a median of just $63 per month. Property taxes run a median of about $11,776 per year, in line with the area's high home values.
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