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Property Description
Escape to your own waterfront haven at 617 Rountree Drive, a hidden gem nestled in the luxurious Longboat Key Estates community! Tucked away on a tranquil street, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle along with strong investment upside in an area surrounded by multi-million-dollar modern updates. Step directly into your backyard to take in serene canal views outside stretching toward Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal waterway, complete with 100 feet of upgraded seawall (2022) and a 16,000-lb boat lift (2022)-saving you massive upfront capital costs and offering immediate, bridge-free water access. As a resident, you also enjoy deeded beach access to a resident-only Gulf-front beach and Tiki hut just a five-minute stroll away. Whether you choose to enjoy the existing home, customize the footprint, or build new, this generous lot provides an ideal canvas to capitalize on the neighborhood's continuing transformation. All this, just minutes from Bayfront Park's pickleball and tennis courts, kayak launches, St. Armands Circle, fine dining, downtown Sarasota, Van Wezel Performing Arts, shopping, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and the wonderful Florida lifestyle!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 617 Rountree Dr
General
- Price: $2,150,000
- HOA FEE: $250/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $7,891 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4692822
- Updated: 9/13/2026
- Added to Site: 145 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1 Month
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Travertine
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Pickleball Court(s)
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Heated, In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
Location
- Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
- County: Sarasota
- Development Name: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Subdivision: LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES
- Driving Directions: North on Gulf of Mexico Drive, Right on Royal Road, Right on Rountree Drive, Property on left
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elementary School: Southside Elementary
- Middle School: Booker Middle
- High School: Booker High
Community
- Community Name: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Community Features: Fishing, Water Access, Waterfront
- Optional Amenities: Pickleball Court(s)
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: David Novak / Longboat Private Services
- Number of Pets: 3
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block
- Roof: Tile
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,972
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1998
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,750
- Lot Size: 11750
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Bay/Harbor, Beach - Access Deeded, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Waterfront, Saltwater Canal
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $3,000
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $7,891.72
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 9 BLK C & LANDS ADJ THERETO BETWEEN LOT 9 & CHANNEL ADJ LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 2060012
- Property ID: 2060012
- Block/Lot/Section: C
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Schools
Schools serving 617 Rountree Dr
School District:Sarasota County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Southside Elementary School, Sarasota, FL 1901 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 | PK-5 | 8.4 mi |
Booker Middle School 2250 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, FL 34234 | 6-8 | 7 mi |
Booker High School 3201 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234 | 9-12 | 6.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 617 Rountree Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/07/2026
Price Reduced
$2,150,000
-8.51%
MLS
6/10/2026
Price Reduced
$2,350,000
-5.81%
MLS
5/12/2026
Listed
$2,495,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 617 Rountree Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,892
-3%
$636,156
-2%
2024
$8,114
3%
$650,127
4%
2023
$7,843
9%
$623,230
14%
2021
$7,227
2%
$544,445
-3%
2022
$7,115
-2%
$560,778
4%
2021
$7,227
3%
$536,928
2%
2019
$7,047
2%
$524,856
2%
2018
$6,930
1%
$515,070
2%
2017
$6,892
—
$504,476
2%
2016
$6,867
—
$494,100
—
2015
$6,836
-7%
$493,100
-6%
2014
$7,345
2%
$523,250
2%
2013
$7,182
—
$515,517
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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617 Rountree Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 (MLS# A4692822) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 617 Rountree Drive is currently listed for $2,150,000 and was received on May 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 617 Rountree Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Longboat Key? You can browse all Longboat Key real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

