1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 1005, LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 34228
Active406 days on marketListed Jul 8, 2025MLS #A4658115
About this home
1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 1005
Gorgeous gulf front vacation rental available now through 2027!! You will love this wonderfully renovated 10th-story penthouse condominium in the Promenade on Longboat Key. This elegant residence offers two bedrooms and two and one half baths in over 2,100 square feet of living space. Fabulous views of the Gulf from every window. No expense was spared during this renovation; you will love the open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen featuring quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, custom glass front cabinets, a glass front refrigerator and custom light fixtures. The flooring is luxury vinyl throughout, the main living area has a wet bar, electric fireplace, flat screen TV and lots of comfortable seating. The primary bedroom has a king bed, wall-mounted flat screen TV, built-in vanity and two walk-in closets, and the primary bath has a spacious shower with built-in seating and dual sinks. The guest bedroom and bath can be closed off for privacy and have a queen bed, wall-mounted flat screen TV and gorgeous water views! The Promenade is an upscale community with recently updated amenities, they have two areas to grill, a wonderful pool and spa, fitness, tennis and private beach access. The property is just five minutes to Publix, CVS and St Armands Circle. Please note the building has scheduled work on all elevators starting in Decmber of 2026, estimated to take at least a year. There will be noise and some minor inconvenience.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,135
Sqft
7.87 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1985
Year built
One
Levels
$7
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$269 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$269/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Longboat Key actives
$7 vs $693
Days on market
406 vs 95 typical
Where $7/sqft sits among the 244 Longboat Key actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Longboat Key
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LONGBOAT KEY 34228 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
7,512
Median age
71.5
Median income
$143,365
Median home value
$959,200
Avg household
1.8
Households w/ children
51%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Longboat Key market
$820K → $1.4M
Longboat Key median sold, yr/yr
93.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
105 of 244
Longboat Key actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Longboat Key, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 98% below the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median. See the full Longboat Key market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 1005
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jul ’26$1,475,000
1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 301 · same community
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,100 sqft · $702/sqft · 212 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$1,000,000
1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 701 · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,100 sqft · $476/sqft · 155 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$1,100,000
1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 702 · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,100 sqft · $524/sqft · 226 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 1005 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 1005 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 1005 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 1005?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $269/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 1005?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Longboat Key?+
At $15,000, this home is listed about 98% below the Longboat Key median of $950,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1211 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 1005?+
Booker High School (high), Southside Elementary School (elementary), Booker Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 market on paper
$15,000 is 98% below the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median of $640,000, and at $7/sqft it sits under the Longboat Key average of $856.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
406 days on market against a Longboat Key median of 95 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Booker High School, Southside Elementary School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY · Stephanie Deshaies. MLS #A4658115.
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