$695,000
About this home
Create your custom coastal retreat or bring the seller’s thoughtfully prepared plans to life at 561 Gulf Bay Road. This rare 9,990-square-foot vacant homesite is ideally located in the heart of Longboat Key, between the charm of Anna Maria Island and the sophistication of St. Armands Circle. Bordering the 32-acre Joan M. Durante Community Park, the property offers exceptional privacy, peaceful natural surroundings, and convenient access to scenic walking trails, a picnic pavilion, and picturesque views of Sarasota Bay and the Sarasota skyline. Imagine watching eagles, ospreys, and other native wildlife from your future home or backyard. With no HOA or deed restrictions, you have the flexibility to personalize the available plans or design a custom residence that reflects your vision and lifestyle. The property also includes deeded beach access to a quiet stretch of white sand along the Gulf of Mexico, allowing you to enjoy the best of both Gulf and bay living. Nearby destinations include Euphemia Haye, Harry’s Continental Kitchens, boutique shopping, and a neighborhood deli, with additional dining, recreation, shopping, and entertainment available throughout Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, and Sarasota. Underground utility improvements throughout the area are complete. Previously prepared plans for a custom single-family residence and an elevation study are available upon request, providing an excellent starting point for your future island home. Buyers should independently verify current building requirements and property suitability. This is a special opportunity to build in one of Longboat Key’s most naturally beautiful and desirable locations. Schedule your private showing and begin planning your Florida coastal lifestyle. Representative Photos Added to listing showcase preliminary renderings showcasing Conditioned Square Footage of 4,936 and Unconditioned Square Footage of 4,053.
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRA4701851
- Property type
- Land
- Subdivision
- BAILEY-DOBSON
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- August 4, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.23 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
- District
- MANATEE
- Enrollment
- 780
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
- District
- MANATEE
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.2:1
- District
- MANATEE
Walkability
Blended score for LONGBOAT KEY's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 4, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.