Welcome to 3131 Bayou Sound in Longboat Key.
Canal front lot offers dock, 10,000 pound boat lift, and easy access to Sarasota Bay.
Easy living in this ranch style home offering 3000 square feet.
House sits on landscaped private lot.
Formal entry way opens to dining area.
Lots of natural sunlight in this open concept floor plan.
Views, views, and more views from this living area.
Living room is oversized and opens to dining and sitting area.
Open, light, and airy this living room also has high ceilings.
This is a fantastic space to enjoy private canal views.
Open air living at its best with these sliders leading to back yard.
Cozy sitting area has fireplace and opens to kitchen.
Another view of sitting area overlooking backyard views.
Eat in kitchen.
Kitchen is very crisp and clean with plenty of counter and storage space.
Breakfast bar and island make this a great place to entertain your guests.
Primary suite has peaceful views of back yard and canal.
Primary suite has easy access to back yard area.
Primary full bathroom.
2nd bedroom has double closets and access to full bathroom.
2nd full bathroom has walk-in shower and double sinks.
Another view of 2nd full bathroom.
3rd full bedroom has water views.
Upper and lower decks allow for perfect entertaining space.
Easy island living from the back deck overlooking private canal.
Another view from back deck area.
Heated pool and spa with updated mechanicals.
Welcome to this amazing pool/spa area.
Another view of pool/spa area.
Private dock and 10,000 pound lift easily leads you to Sarasota Bay.
A boater’s paradise.
Updated 10,000 pound boat lift.
Canal leads you to Sarasota Bay.
Perfect spot to watch the fish jump and enjoy the sounds of nature at its best.
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3131 Bayou Sound, Longboat Key…
House has 100 feet of direct canal access.
The Bayou is part of the master Bay Isles Association.
Walking distance to Gulf of Mexico’s sandy beaches.
3131 Bayou Sound sits on this oversized lot with plenty of off street parking.
Steps away from the Longboat Key Club Golf course, tennis gardens, and marina.
The Bayou consists of 126 unique homesites.
Longboat Key Club golf course.
Longboat Key Club marina is a quick walk from this property.
This home has private access to Bay Isles Beach Club.
Bay Isles Beach Club has picnic area.
Bay Isles Beach Club has pavilion and shaded areas.
Bay Isles Beach Club offers these powdery white sandy beach and crystal clear blue waters.
World famous sunsets are waiting for you!!!
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$2,299,999

3131 BAYOU SOUND
LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
Listed by Nicholle McKiernan · COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.1
Living area
3,023 sqft
Year built
1978

About this home

Waterfront Home in The Bayou with Endless Potential. Located in the prestigious, gated community of Bay Isles, this canal-front home presents an outstanding opportunity for waterfront living with easy access to Sarasota Bay—ideal for boating enthusiasts. Situated on an oversized lot, the home features a bright and airy open floor plan with abundant natural light, views of the canal from several rooms, a spacious primary suite, and two additional bedrooms with a shared bath. Oversized living room opens to the dining room with a cozy fireplace overlooking the private backyard. The eat in kitchen has a breakfast bar and plenty of storage space. Enjoy peace of mind with updated mechanicals, including newer AC systems, new plumbing, a new pool heater, and new pool pumps. The freshly painted pool deck and updated screen enclosure add to the home’s appeal. Designed for effortless, one-level living, the property also offers a lower-level storage space and a two-car garage. Fresh landscaping enhances the curb appeal, while the expansive outdoor area is perfect for entertaining, featuring a heated pool, spa, and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the serene, private, waterfront setting, looking at mangroves and not the houses across the canal. A newer boat lift, with a 10,000-pound capacity, makes getting out on the water a breeze. As a resident of Bay Isles, you’ll have exclusive access to the Bay Isles Beach Club, where you can enjoy a private beach, pavilion, premium facilities and world-class sunsets. This prime location is within walking distance to the Longboat Key Club, offering golf, tennis, pickleball, fine dining, and a marina. Additionally, the Publix shopping center, town hall, post office, local tennis center, and pavilion are just a short stroll away. St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota are nearby, offering world-class dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. With no storm damage from any, including the last two hurricanes, this home provides both security and the opportunity to create your ideal waterfront retreat in one of Longboat Key’s most desirable communities.

Highlights

WaterfrontPrivate poolFireplace

Property details

MLS #
MFRA4637468
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
BAY ISLES
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
February 12, 2025
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
0.37 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
BAY HAVEN SCHOOL OF BASICS PLUS
4.56 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
587
Student:teacher ratio
14.7:1
District
SARASOTA
Middle
ELECTA LEE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
5.24 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
780
Student:teacher ratio
16.6:1
District
MANATEE
HighCharter
STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
4.96 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
504
Student:teacher ratio
25.2:1
District
MANATEE

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$460,000 down
$1,839,999 loan
Principal & interest$11,934
Property tax (est.)$1,917
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated February 12, 2025.

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