825 TARAWITT DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 34228
Active144 days on marketListed Mar 5, 2026MLS #A4684674
About this home
825 TARAWITT DRIVE
Welcome to Your Beach House Sanctuary on Longboat Key! Experience the ultimate coastal lifestyle in this beautifully renovated island retreat, ideally situated just four homes from Tarawitt Point on a deep-water canal. Set on an expansive 125x90 ft lot, this waterfront property offers 125 feet of seawall with dockage for a boat up to 30 feet, a jet ski lift, and additional space for all your water toys. With the Intracoastal Waterway just 50 yards from the canal’s end, you’ll enjoy direct, no-bridge access to Sarasota Bay—perfect for fishing, cruising, or sunset boating. Catch bait and be fishing in under 30 minutes! Inside, this meticulously maintained home features: 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths + 1 half bath, 1-car garage, Open-concept floor plan with stunning bay views! The oversized primary suite offers a comfortable seating area, TV space, a generous walk-in closet, and a beautifully updated bath with dual vanities and a large walk-in shower. The kitchen and living area flow seamlessly onto a porch overlooking the bay—ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Renovated in 2022, the home boasts a new roof, new windows and doors, granite countertops, new appliances, updated bathrooms, new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, and even a relaxing hot tub. Deeded beach access sits directly across Tarawitt Drive, offering effortless enjoyment of the Gulf’s turquoise waters and sugar-sand beaches. Enjoy walkable access to some of the island’s favorite dining destinations, including: Harry's Restaurant, Euphemia Haye, The Lazy Lobster, A short bike ride takes you to: The Shore Restaurant, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant And you’re just an easy drive to Anna Maria Island, St. Armands Circle, and downtown Sarasota. This is more than a home—it’s a waterfront lifestyle defined by boating, beach days, and breathtaking bay views.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,882
Sqft
0.26 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1982
Year built
Two
Levels
$796
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$10,426 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$10,426/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. 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
$796 vs $722
Days on market
144 vs 95 typical
Where $796/sqft sits among the 10 homes for sale in LONGBOAT KEY
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
Get to know Longboat Key. See the full Longboat Key guide →
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 → $893K
Longboat Key median sold, yr/yr
92.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
5 of 10
LONGBOAT KEY have cut their price
Median sold price, Longboat Key, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 131% above the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median. See the full Longboat Key market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 825 TARAWITT DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jul ’25$750,000
765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE N · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sqft · $395/sqft · 136 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$1,150,000
784 SAINT JUDES DR N · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,740 sqft · $661/sqft · 65 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$1,215,000
791 SAINT JUDES DR N · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,508 sqft · $806/sqft · 128 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 825 TARAWITT DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 825 TARAWITT DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
825 TARAWITT DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 825 TARAWITT DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $10,426/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 825 TARAWITT DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $19,384. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Longboat Key?+
At $1,499,000, this home is listed about 56% above the Longboat Key median of $960,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 825 TARAWITT DRIVE?+
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
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,499,000 runs 131% above the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median — but at 1,882 sqft it's also 24% larger than the typical Longboat Key listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Strong assigned schools
Booker High School, Southside Elementary School, Booker Middle School — Southside Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $1,599,000, now $1,499,000 — a $100K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of BRISTA REALTY LLC · Ian Greenberg, Llc. MLS #A4684674.
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