Under contract-accepting backup offers. Rarely does an estate-sized Gulf-front lot of this stature become available on the northern end of Longboat Key. 6351 Gulf of Mexico Drive presents a truly exceptional 100-foot by 388-foot direct beachfront parcel — nearly 39,000 square feet of pristine Gulf of Mexico frontage. This distinguished property stands as one of the final remaining full beachfront estate-sized lots on Longboat Key, offering a rare and significant opportunity. Commanding sweeping, unobstructed views of the turquoise Gulf waters and the iconic white-sand shoreline, the site serves as a unique blank canvas for the creation of a bespoke oceanfront residence. The expansive and generously proportioned dimensions provide unparalleled design flexibility, allowing the accomplished buyer to fully realize a custom legacy property tailored to the highest standards of coastal elegance, privacy, and sophistication. Ideally situated, the property enjoys convenient proximity to the prestigious Longboat Key Club with its 45 holes of championship golf, tennis facilities, and fine dining. World-class restaurants are moments away, including The Shore, Whitney’s, Mar Vista, Euphemia Haye, and Lazy Lobster. Additionally, St. Armands Circle offers exceptional shopping and dining, while the fine and performing arts venues of downtown Sarasota are easily accessible. Positioned among notable residences yet defined by its substantial scale and immediate beach access, this parcel delivers the rare combination of exclusivity and architectural freedom. It is an offering for the discerning individual who has earned the right to create precisely what they envision ...
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Listing Courtesy of: MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
941-383-7591
| Listing Id: | A4691982 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $6,495,000 |
| Property Type: | Land |
| Property Sub Type: | Residential |
| Status: | Active Under Contract |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $56,303 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 38,498 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.88 |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Longboat Key |
| County Or Parish: | Manatee |
| Subdivision Name: | Sleepy Lagoon |
| Postal Code: | 34228 |
| Additional Parcels?: | No |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Current Use: | Residential |
| Directions: | From St. Armands Circle, head north on John Ringling Blvd over the New Pass Bridge onto Longboat Key. Continue straight north on Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD / FL-789) for ~9 miles. Destination is on the west (Gulf) side at 6351 Gulf of Mexico Dr. |
| Elementary School: | Anna Maria Elementary |
| Community Features: | Street Lights |
| High School: | Bayshore High |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-28 |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Buildable, Cleared, CoastalConstruction Control Line, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, City Limits, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Room For Pool, Sidewalk, Street Lights, Paved |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.88 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 100x385 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1512 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | W.D. Sugg Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 34228 - Longboat Key |
| MLS Area Major: | 34228 - Longboat Key |
| Original List Price: | $6,999,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 7841800001 |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Township: | 35S |
| Road Frontage Type: | State Road |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| Water Body Name: | GULF OF MEXICO |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | No |
| Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities |
| View: | Water, Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Public Survey Range: | 16E |
| Public Survey Section: | 23 |
| Zoning: | R1SF |
| Waterfront Features: | Beach Front, Gulf/Ocean |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 7841800001 |
| Backups Requested Yn: | Yes |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 168.71 |
| Current Adjacent Use: | Residential |
| Flood Zone Code: | AE |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2021-08-10 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12081C0291F |
| For Lease Yn: | No |
| Front Footage: | 100 |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 3577 |
| Pet Restrictions: | See Town of Longboat and Manatee County ordinance. |
| Price Per Acre: | 7380682 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Sleepy Lagoon |
| Total Acreage: | 1/2 to less than 1 |
| Water Access: | Gulf/Ocean |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water Frontage Feet Gulf Ocean: | 100 |
| Waterfront Feet Total: | 200 |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Zoning Compatible Yn: | Yes |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 941-383-7591 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Dock Yn: | No |
| Water Frontage Feet Beach: | 100 |
| Designated Builder Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-04-30 |
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