Neighborhood · Longboat Key, Florida
Emerald Harbor
Deep-water living on Longboat Key's bay side
2
Homes for sale
$2,295,000
Median list price
$864
Avg price / sqft
56
Median days on market
Emerald Harbor is a boater's neighborhood on the bay side of Longboat Key, where canal-front lots put deep water and quick Gulf access just off the back dock. It sits among a cluster of well-known island enclaves — Country Club Shores, Sleepy Lagoon, Long Beach and Dream Island — and shares their easy, low-key waterfront rhythm. Days here revolve around the water, the beach a short drive away, and the quiet residential streets in between.
This is a small, tightly held market: just two homes are active right now, both waterfront and both with pools, with a median list price of $2,295,000. Only four homes sold in the past year, at a median of $3,375,000, so inventory turns over slowly and pricing rewards patience. Sellers here are getting about 91% of asking on average, which tells you buyers still have room to negotiate on the right home.
Emerald Harbor is a community in Longboat Key, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,795,000 – $2.8M price range
2,636 sqft median home
$63/mo median HOA
$25,000/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Emerald Harbor
$2,795,000$2,895,000
5970 EMERALD HARBOR DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,098 sqft
$1,795,000$1,895,000
741 OLD COMPASS ROAD, LONGBOAT KEY
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,173 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Emerald Harbor market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$3,375,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
100 days
Median time to sell
Emerald Harbor vs Longboat Key
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 45.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Emerald Harbor boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Emerald Harbor is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Emerald Harbor home
≈ $13,394/mo
$2,295,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$63/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$25,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
418
Median age
70
Median income
$117,267
Median home value
$652,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Emerald Harbor
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Relationships
Top 17% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Food & Drink
Top 18% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Straight answers
Emerald Harbor FAQs
Is Emerald Harbor a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, waterfront lifestyle with deep-water canal access and a pool — both current listings check those boxes. As part of Longboat Key's bay side, it sits near established enclaves like Country Club Shores and offers easy access to the island's beaches. It's residential and low-key rather than resort-busy.
Is Emerald Harbor expensive?+
Yes — this is a high-end waterfront market. The median list price is $2,295,000, with active homes ranging from $1,795,000 to $2,795,000, and homes sold over the past year at a median of $3,375,000. At an average of $864 per square foot, it prices with Longboat Key's most desirable canal-front pockets.
What do homes cost in Emerald Harbor?+
Right now the two active listings sit between $1,795,000 and $2,795,000, with a median list price of $2,295,000 on a median home size of about 2,636 square feet. Recent sales have run higher, at a $3,375,000 median, reflecting larger or more premium waterfront homes trading over the last year.
How is the market in Emerald Harbor?+
It's a small, slow-moving market with only two homes active and four sold in the past 12 months. Median days on market is 56, and sellers are averaging about 91% of asking price, so there's typically some negotiating room. Explore more Longboat Key homes for sale to compare the pace across nearby neighborhoods.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
HOA dues are low for a waterfront community, with a median of about $63 per month. Property taxes run a median of roughly $12,345 per year, in line with the neighborhood's high home values.
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