701 Saint Judes Dr S APT 3, Longboat Key, FL, 34228
About This Home
DIRECT WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY IN LONGBOAT KEY! Here's your rare chance to own a waterfront property with direct access to the Intercoastal Waterway! Perfectly located for vacation rentals, this canal-front 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom end unit offers incredible potential for income, especially with high demand bookings from January to April. This property boasts 21 feet of water frontage and a newly installed seawall (June 2021). Enjoy the Florida lifestyle with easy access to boating, kayaking, and fishing. Additional outdoor amenities include a paver patio. Just steps away from a private beach access, kayak launch, and deeded beach entry. The property also has direct access to the scenic Joan M. Durante Park, with 32 acres of walking trails, gardens, recreational areas, and breathtaking Sarasota Bay views. Take a short walk to top-rated restaurants, shops, a deli, bike and kayak rentals, and more. Plus, you're just a short drive to St. Armands Circle and Anna Maria Island! This is the most economical waterfront property you'll find in all of Longboat Key!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Block,Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: None
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Same Floor As Condo Unit
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Kitchen/Family Room Combo
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 630
- Total interior livable area: 630 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11x9
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 20x11
Primary Bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 49.5
- Dimensions: 9x5.5
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 123.5
- Dimensions: 13x9.5
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 7979600009
- Zoning: R4SF
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Private Entrance
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay/Harbor - Partial,Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay/Harbor - Partial,Canal
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Canal - Brackish,Brackish Canal Access,Davits
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Covered spaces: 1
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Manatee County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,309 | $15,708 |
| Home Insurance * | $219 | $2,628 |
| Property Taxes | $450 | $5,400 |
| Electricity | $197 | $2,366 |
| Total | $2,175 | $26,100 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Listed for sale | $259,000 |
| 2000-02-11 | Sold | $48,000 |
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