Emerald Harbor

Emerald Harbor Real Estate for Sale – Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida 34228

Smart home buyers searching for waterfront Sarasota homes for sale would typically include Emerald Harbor at the northern side of Longboat Key among their destinations. After all, this community composed of about 80 homes is widely considered as one of the well-established and highly organized neighborhoods in the barrier island.

Emerald Harbor has a pedigree that could be traced back to the 1950s, with its development anchored on several wide and deep lagoon-type canals around which residences were built. These canals are among the widest in Longboat Key and are deep enough for sailboats’ keel and are ideal as well for large yachts and small kayaks. These features allow boating residents convenient and unobstructed access to Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.

A rich mix of local amenities

Additionally, Emerald Harbor homeowners have deeded private access to the beachfront in the Gulf of Mexico. The community is likewise quite close to Harris Bayou, one of the favored spots for recreational fishing in Sarasota Bay.

The many delights offered by the sea, however, aren’t the only positive factors going for Longboat Key homes for sale at Emerald Harbor. A short distance south of this community, moves are underway for the development of Longboat Key town center which could possibly host a cultural hub, or open space, library, medical services and additional commercial/retail space. These facilities shall complement the amenities already existing at Bay Isles. These include the Longboat Key Post Office and Tennis Center, as well as a Publix Supermarket, Sun Trust and a restaurant.

Town expanding lifestyle choices

Plans are likewise moving forward for to upgrade the amenities at Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park, also a short distance south of Emerald Harbor. Town residents in previous public hearings have asked for a new building for meetings and socials among the additional amenities at this park. The present amenities at Bayfront Park include a 1,350-square-foot multi-purpose activity center for fitness classes, meetings, seminars and lectures. The park also features playing courts for shuffleboard, tennis and pickelball.

The lifestyle at Emerald Harbor can be further enriched with a membership at the Longboat Key Club which is only a short drive south of the community. The facilities available for club members here include two championship golf courses and 20 Har Tru tennis courts. Longboat Key Club also boasts of a resort-type swimming pool and several facilities for casual and fine dining.

Easy access to Sarasota’s varied offerings

For shopping and more life and leisure activities, the Gulf of Mexico Drive near Emerald Harbor provides convenient access southward to the business and commercial hub of St. Armands Key. Driving a bit farther eastward likewise leads to the various entertainment and cultural venues in and around Sarasota’s downtown district.

Listings of Longboat Key homes for sale typically include Emerald Harbor homes with floor plans ranging from 1,900 up to almost 4,400 square feet, featuring three to four bedrooms. Expect tag prices starting at around the $800s up to over the million-dollar mark for the available properties in this community.

Emerald Harbor Homes for Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available at Emerald Harbor

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.

MLS# A4633566 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 6011 EMERALD HARBOR DR
• Price: $2,495,000
• Zip Code: 34228
• 1929 Square Feet
• Subdivision: EMERALD HARBOR UNIT 1 REV
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Welcome to the sought-after Emerald Harbor community of Longboat Key, where charm meets coastal living. This SUNSET West-exposed residence boasts an enviable location, offering water views and the tranquility of waterfront living. It has over 100' of ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

MLS# A4633263 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 5981 EMERALD HARBOR DR
• Price: $2,495,000
• Zip Code: 34228
• 2131 Square Feet
• Subdivision: EMERALD HARBOR UNIT 1 REV
• Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2
• Emerald Harbor, a premier neighborhood on Longboat Key, offers an unmatched blend of luxury and convenience. With spacious lots, wide canals, deeded beach access, and proximity to top-tier shopping and dining, it exemplifies the best of island living ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: DEVELOPERS REALTY LBK, INC

MLS# NS1083714 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 721 BINNACLE POINT DR
• Price: $2,225,000
• Zip Code: 34228
• 0.43 Acres
• PREMIER LOCATION in Emerald Harbor -- Located on the apex of the widest canal on Longboat Key, 721 Binnacle Point Drive is ready for a new owner with a new vision! The property has 96' of canal frontage with BRAND NEW Sea Wall (2024), 120' of street ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: KINCAID REALTY

MLS# NS1083611 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 721 BINNACLE POINT DR
• Price: $2,225,000
• Zip Code: 34228
• 3229 Square Feet
• Subdivision: EMERALD HARBOR
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3
• PREMIER LOCATION in Emerald Harbor -- Located on the apex of the widest canal on Longboat Key, 721 Binnacle Point Drive is ready for a new owner with a new vision! The property has 96' of canal frontage with BRAND NEW Sea Wall (2024), 120' of street ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: KINCAID REALTY

MLS# A4638425 View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 721 OLD COMPASS RD
• Price: $1,795,000
• Zip Code: 34228
• 0.35 Acres
• Take advantage of this great opportunity to build your dream home on an oversized waterfront lot in Emerald Harbor, a premier neighborhood on the north-end of Longboat Key with deeded beach access. This valuable lot is over 15,000 SF with approximate ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4638118 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 721 OLD COMPASS RD
• Price: $1,795,000
• Zip Code: 34228
• 2262 Square Feet
• Subdivision: EMERALD HARBOR
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Check out the new photos in the photo gallery. Beautiful waterfront home in the highly sought-after neighborhood of Emerald Harbor on north Longboat Key! A beautiful boating community with wide, deep-water canals with easy access to the intercoastal ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

MLS# A4636920 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 740 OLD COMPASS RD
• Price: $1,750,000
• Zip Code: 34228
• 2586 Square Feet
• Subdivision: EMERALD HARBOR
• Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3
• One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Unique opportunity to renovate (or build) in Emerald Harbor - one of Longboat Key's most sought-after neighborhoods; one of the few single family home communities that includes private beach access. Lo ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY