Tucked along one of the most sought-after canals in Country Club Shores, 524 Hornblower Lane is a waterfront residence that fully embodies the Longboat Key lifestyle, where boating access, beach proximity, and refined coastal living intersect with intention. Set on a 0.28-acre canal-front homesite with 107 feet of water frontage, the property offers what experienced boaters immediately recognize as premier water: wide, deep canals with quick, unobstructed access to Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal. A composite dock, dual boat lifts accommodating vessels up to approximately 38 feet, and a dedicated jet ski lift create a true boating compound, designed for both serious use and effortless enjoyment. Behind its stately, columned façade, the residence spans over 3,000 square feet of living space, thoughtfully updated over time with an effective build year of 2005 and continued improvements, including impact-rated glass, a newer metal roof (2025), and recently replaced mechanical systems. The layout is both functional and flexible, with three bedrooms, three full baths, and a half bath arranged across a two-story design that balances everyday livability with elevated entertaining. The main living areas unfold with a coastal-modern sensibility, wood flooring, crown molding, and expansive sliders that frame views of the pool, lanai, and canal beyond. The kitchen, finished in a soft seafoam palette, blends custom shaker cabinetry, quartz surfaces, and professional-grade KitchenAid appliances with a dedicated beverage station, creating a space that feels equally suited for quiet mornings or hosting at scale. A standout feature of the home is its full entertainment space; an expansive theater and bar lounge designed as a destination in itself. With a projector system, surround sound, custom wet bar, and multiple gathering zones, it introduces a layer of lifestyle rarely found in properties of this scale. A cylindrical tube elevator provides a striking architectural moment while connecting this space directly to the private primary suite above. Upstairs, the primary suite is positioned to take full advantage of the waterfront setting, with a private balcony overlooking the canal, an oversized walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath complete with a jetted soaking tub, dual vanities, and a glass-enclosed shower with dual heads. Outdoors, the experience is equally intentional. A resort-style saltwater pool and spa anchor multiple seating and entertaining areas, complemented by an outdoor kitchen and low-maintenance landscaping that keeps the focus on the water. What elevates 524 Hornblower beyond its physical attributes is its location within the broader context of Longboat Key. Deeded beach access provides a direct connection to the Gulf, while proximity to St. Armand's Circle and the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort places world-class dining, shopping, and amenities just minutes away. The result is a rare dual lifestyle, boating on one side, beach on the other, anchored by one of the island’s most established and desirable neighborhoods. At its core, this is a property defined by access: to water, to the Gulf, to the lifestyle that has long made Longboat Key one of Florida’s most enduring coastal addresses.
For sale
$2,900,000
524 HORNBLOWER LANE, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
3beds
3,045sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$952/sqft
$8/mo HOA
What's special
Composite dockCylindrical tube elevatorQuartz surfacesOutdoor kitchenSurround soundWaterfront residenceDedicated beverage station
- 119 days
- 296
- 11
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joel Schemmel 941-587-4894,
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN 941-867-6199
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4692210
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Media Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Granite Counters, Makeup/Vanity Space, Multiple Shower Heads, Rain Shower Head, Tub with Separate Shower Stall, Linen Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 152 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x19
Bathroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x14
Game room
- Features: Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar
- Level: First
- Area: 460 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x23
Great room
- Level: First
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x24
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x19
Heating
- Central, Electric, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Elevator, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,436
- Total interior livable area: 3,045 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Covered, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced,Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool, Water, Bay/Harbor - Partial, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Partial,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Bay/Harbor Access, Beach - Access Deeded, Saltwater Canal Access, Gulf/Ocean to Bay Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Sailboat Water, Seawall
- Body of water: SARASOTA BAY
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, In County, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Street Dead-End
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 0010100003
- Zoning: R4SF
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Well
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sprinkler Well, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deed Restrictions
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: COUNTRY CLUB SHORES SEC 2
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $8 monthly
- HOA name: Kevin Mulkern
- HOA phone: 508-889-9669
Location
- Region: Longboat Key
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $952/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,831,700
- Annual tax amount: $14,777
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 119 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000+383.3%$952/sqft |
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| 12/19/2012 | Sold | $600,000-20%$197/sqft |
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| 5/10/2012 | Price change | $750,000-6.1%$246/sqft |
Source: Premier Sotheby's International Realty #A3957145 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2012 | Price change | $799,000-8.7%$262/sqft |
Source: Premier Sotheby's International Realty #A3957145 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2012 | Listed for sale | $875,000$287/sqft |
Source: SIGNATURE SOTHEBYS INTERNAT'L #A3957145 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,777 +2.4% | $1,139,474 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $14,433 +2% | $1,107,361 +3% |
| 2023 | $14,154 +1.7% | $1,075,108 +3% |
| 2022 | $13,914 -1.6% | $1,043,794 +3% |
| 2021 | $14,141 -0.7% | $1,013,392 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $14,248 +2.9% | $999,400 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,845 | $979,500 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $13,845 +1% | $967,000 -3.2% |
| 2017 | $13,704 +18.7% | $998,700 -0.9% |
| 2016 | $11,548 | $1,008,200 +17.8% |
| 2015 | $11,548 +30.7% | $855,700 +70.5% |
| 2014 | $8,837 +17.4% | $501,900 |
| 2013 | $7,529 +63.7% | $501,900 +43.3% |
| 2012 | $4,599 +5% | $350,185 +3% |
| 2011 | $4,380 -1.1% | $339,985 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $4,429 +12.8% | $334,961 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $3,926 | $326,155 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $3,926 -1% | $325,829 +3% |
| 2007 | $3,966 | $316,339 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $308,623 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $299,634 +3% |
| 2004 | $4,192 -3% | $290,907 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $4,320 -1.4% | $285,483 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $4,381 +5.7% | $278,792 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $4,144 +1.5% | $274,402 +3% |
| 2000 | $4,083 | $266,410 |
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Neighborhood: 34228
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southside Elementary
- Middle: Booker Middle
- High: Booker High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







