3808 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E105, LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 34228
Active162 days on marketListed Mar 5, 2026MLS #A4684810
About this home
3808 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E105
1-bed, 1-bath seasonal or annual rental paradise on the stunning Longboat Key, where every amenity you could dream of is at your fingertips! Nestled in the fabulous Beach Harbor Club, this beach-to-bay community is packed with perks. Enjoy the community’s private beach access complete with grills, showers, and comfy beach chairs and lounges. Swim in the heated pool, paddle around on community kayaks, socialize with neighbors in the expansive clubhouse, and get your daily work out in the fitness center! This turnkey, freshly renovated unit offers a private outdoor patio, a spacious walk-in closet, and bay views right outside the front door. The living room includes a pull-out couch, perfect for guests. On-site community laundry and covered parking is available for your convenience. Ideally located in the middle of the key, with easy access to Publix, the chic St Armands Circle, Downtown Sarasota, and the charming Anna Maria Island. Your dream residence awaits! Off season/annual price: $2,500 per month, Seasonal price: $4,000 per month.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
689
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1970
Year built
One
Levels
$4
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.
$178 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$178/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
$4 vs $705
Days on market
162 vs 96 typical
Where $4/sqft sits among the 248 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)
106 of 248
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 100% 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 3808 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E105
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$321,000
3810 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT F105 · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 698 sqft · $460/sqft · 94 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$316,000
3810 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT F302 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,007 sqft · $314/sqft · 150 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$419,741
3804 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT B305 · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,007 sqft · $417/sqft · 30 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 3808 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E105 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3808 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E105 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
3808 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E105 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3808 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E105?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $178/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 3808 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E105?+
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 $2,500, this home is listed about 100% 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 3808 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E105?+
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
Three things that matter here
01Under the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 market on paper
$2,500 is 100% below the LONGBOAT KEY 34228 median of $644,500, and at $4/sqft it sits under the Longboat Key average of $849.
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.
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Listing courtesy of FLORIDA GALLERY REAL ESTATE · Dakota Cole. MLS #A4684810.
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