Major Price Reduction – Seller Says It’s Time to Sell! Rarely available 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo in Buttonwood Cove on Longboat Key, just steps across the street from deeded beach access to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. This light-filled unit is right across the road from the Gulf with peekaboo views from the front guest bedrooms and full peaceful bay views from all living areas and owners bedroom, creating the perfect island setting from sunrise to sunset. The spacious layout includes an open living and dining area, a private Gulf-facing lanai, and three generously sized bedrooms, providing plenty of room for family and guests. Buttonwood Cove is a boutique waterfront community of only 56 residences offering resort-style amenities including a heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, fishing pier, kayak launch, and boat docks. Recent community improvements include newer roof, elevators, driveways, exterior paint, and Trex docks, and the association is up to date on milestone inspections. Under-building parking, private storage, and deeded beach access with chairs provided make island living easy. Located just minutes from St. Armands Circle, Longboat Key Club, downtown Sarasota, and SRQ Airport, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a spacious 3-bedroom beachside condo on Longboat Key at a newly reduced price. Seller is motivated — schedule your showing today.
Sold for $615,000
$615,000
3500 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE #104, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
3beds
1,486sqft
Condominium
Built in 1980
-- sqft lot
$612,000 Zestimate®
$414/sqft
$5,554 Estimated rent
Home value
$612,000
$557,000 - $673,000
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Trex docksDeeded beach accessThree generously sized bedroomsFishing pierTranquil bay viewsExterior paintProvided beach chairs
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Listed by:
Samantha Kotlik 941-447-2175,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-388-3966,
Mairead Smialek 847-334-4848,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Bought with:
Maureen Horn, 3102504
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4675727
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,794
- Total interior livable area: 1,486 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, Covered, Ground Level, Guest
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lighting, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay/Harbor - Full, Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay/Harbor - Full,Beach,Gulf/Ocean - Full
- Waterfront features: Bay/Harbor Front, Bay/Harbor Access, Beach Access, Boat Ramp - Private, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Fishing Pier
- Body of water: BUTTONWOOD HAR & GULF MEXICO
Details
- Parcel number: 0003061048
- Zoning: R6MX
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Bay/Harbor Front, Boat Slip, Dock, Fishing, Water Access, Fitness Center
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: BUTTONWOOD COVE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Pickleball Court(s), Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Cable TV, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $1,742 monthly
- HOA phone: 941-383-3200
Location
- Region: Longboat Key
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $414/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $450,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,797
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 86 days
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Sold | $615,000-5.2%$414/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4675727 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Pending sale | $649,000$437/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4675727 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Price change | $649,000-3.9%$437/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4675727 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2026 | Price change | $675,000-3.4%$454/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4675727 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+174.1%$470/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4675727 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/1994 | Sold | $255,000$172/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,798 -9.7% | $450,100 -5% |
| 2024 | $6,419 +2.4% | $473,783 +10% |
| 2023 | $6,266 +11.2% | $430,712 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,637 +11.6% | $391,556 +10% |
| 2021 | $5,050 +9.9% | $355,960 +10% |
| 2020 | $4,593 -20.9% | $323,600 -21.6% |
| 2019 | $5,809 | $413,000 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $5,809 +4.2% | $395,000 +8% |
| 2017 | $5,573 +20.2% | $365,750 +10% |
| 2016 | $4,636 | $332,500 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $4,636 +10.1% | $311,900 +10.3% |
| 2014 | $4,209 -0.8% | $282,800 |
| 2013 | $4,242 +3% | $282,800 +0.7% |
| 2012 | $4,119 -3.4% | $280,800 -4.8% |
| 2011 | $4,263 -14.8% | $295,100 -12.4% |
| 2010 | $5,004 -19.9% | $337,000 -12.6% |
| 2009 | $6,248 | $385,700 -16.1% |
| 2008 | $6,248 -12.8% | $459,600 -12.7% |
| 2007 | $7,163 | $526,200 -7% |
| 2006 | -- | $565,800 +22.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $461,499 +22% |
| 2004 | $5,966 -2.3% | $378,400 +2.8% |
| 2003 | $6,104 +10.5% | $368,000 +15% |
| 2002 | $5,523 +8% | $320,000 +4% |
| 2001 | $5,112 +47.4% | $307,655 +50% |
| 2000 | $3,469 | $205,103 |
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Neighborhood: 34228
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- Sarasota County
- Longboat Key
- 34228
- 3500 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE Unit 104
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