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Overview

11 bd17 ba17,199 sqft7 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built2026
Lot71,251 sqft
Living area17,199 sqft
Price / sqft$2,236
Garage7 car

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New construction · 2026

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Build snapshot

Build year
2026
Builder
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Community
LONGBOAT KEY
Type
Single Family Residence

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HOA
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CDD bond
No CDD disclosed
Builder incentives
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About this home

Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fans(s)Central VaccumEat-in KitchenElevatorKitchen/Family Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimarybedroom Upstairs

5965 Gulf Of Mexico Dr is a 2026-built home in Longboat Key, Longboat Key. Inside you'll find 11 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, and 17,199 square feet of living space. Listed at $38,450,000 (about $2,236/sqft), 220 days on market. Flood zone VE, AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender.

From the listing

Under Construction. AUCTION: Bidder registration deadline: 5 November. Rising on nearly two private Gulf-front acres, this visionary estate is poised to become one of the most architecturally significant residences conceived on Longboat Key. Designed by internationally acclaimed Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors, the sculptural home pairs bold modern form with coastal sensitivity, framing uninterrupted Gulf views from a dramatic foyer, open great room, and sweeping terraces. Dual kitchens, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, dedicated space for a private cinema, and rooftop deck elevate daily living and grand-scale entertaining, while a guest house and pool house extend privacy and flexibility. Lush resort-style grounds unfold to a shimmering pool and spa. Offered at a pivotal stage of construction, the estate presents a rare chance to shape an enduring Gulf-front legacy.

The essentials

Built
2026
Price / sqft
$2,236
On market
220 days
Annual tax
$82,342
Flood zone
VE, AE
Lot
71,251 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 2026
Waterfront
Beach Front
Private pool
Heated
7 car garage
Covered
1.64 acres
Lot size

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$226,619/mo
Down payment (20%)
$7,690,000
Property taxes
$6,862/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2026
Lot
71,251 sqft
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Heating
Central, Electric
Parking
Covered, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Parking, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street, Oversized, Garage, Tandem
Pool
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Infinity, Outside Bath Access, Salt Water
Waterfront
Beach Front, Gulf/Ocean
Days on Market
220
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Central Vaccum
Eat-in Kitchen
Elevator
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primarybedroom Upstairs
Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
Balcony
Lighting
Outdoor Kitchen
Private Mailbox
Rain Gutters
Storage
Tennis Court(s)
Bar Fridge
Built-in Oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Freezer
Ice Maker
Microwave
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
Wine Refrigerator
Elementary
Anna Maria Elementary
Middle
Martha B. King Middle
High
Bayshore High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone VE, AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$82,342
Parcel #
7897110008

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Longboat Key
County
Manatee
MLS Area
34228 - Longboat Key
Lot Size
71,251 sqft
Flood Insurance RequiredFloodZoneIn CountyOversized LotPaved

Price history

Date
Event
Price
3/6/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #A4681869
$38,450,000
$2,236/sqft

Neighborhood

5965 Gulf Of Mexico Dr
Longboat Key, FL, 34228 · 34228 - Longboat Key

Market insights

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List price: $38,450,000
$35.91M – $38.45M
93.4% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
26 of the last 51 home closings in 34228 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 95 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 220.

Sample: 51 closed home sales in 34228 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$226,619/mo
Principal & interest$200,532
Property taxes$6,862
Insurance$19,225
Down payment20% · $7,690,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$38,450,000

$2,236 per sq ft

Beds and baths

11 beds, 17 baths

Size

17,199 sq ft

Time on market

220 days

Year built

2026

Monthly payment

About $226,619/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $82,342 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone VE, AE

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Brokered byDOUGLAS ELLIMANListing agent: Joel SchemmelListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# A4681869.

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