lands for sale Longboat Key, United States

In the sought-after, historic neighborhood of Indian Beach, this large corner lot offers a canvas to design and build your dream home. Spanning nearly 16,000 square feet (0.37 acres), this generous parcel provides the scale and flexibility that is increasingly more difficult to find in the area. The lot has been cleared of dead trees, underbrush and debris, thereby being ready for your architectural vision. Minutes to the airport, Ringling Museum, Asolo and multiple cultural and dining options that downtown Sarasota has to offer. Bring your architect, bring your builder and claim your piece of paradise today.

Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly scarce. Set in a peaceful residential location in South Manatee County, this approximately two-acre vacant parcel offers the space, setting and versatility today's buyers are searching for, paired with the natural beauty of serene pond views that elevate the land beyond the ordinary. This is a property that invites imagination. Picture a custom-designed estate with sweeping outdoor living spaces, a private family compound or a thoughtfully planned residential project all surrounded by open skies, mature natural surroundings and calming presence of water just beyond your doorstep. The generous acreage allows for privacy, flexibility and creative freedom rarely found so close to Sarasota's urban conveniences. Based on the county zoning code, this property has the potential to be rezoned to build up to eight single-family residences with easy access to nearby utilities. Currently, the property has an amazing variety of mature trees and plants, an irrigation well, a small storage building and a tennis court. The property being sold is private, fully fenced and gated on a cul-de-sac and is approximately 311 by 257 feet with an access road estimated at 152 by 30 feet. While the setting feels secluded and tranquil, the location remains exceptionally connected. Shopping, dining, schools, parks and business hubs are all a few minutes away, and Sarasota's award-winning beaches, vibrant arts and cultural scene, and recreational attractions are just a short drive away. Whether you are an investor, builder or future homeowner, this property represents a compelling blend of natural beauty, strategic location and long-term potential. In a market where quality land is increasingly hard to secure, this property stands as a distinctive opportunity to create something special. Buyer to verify all zoning, land use and development potential with Manatee County. Property showings by appointment only.

Tucked beneath a canopy of mature trees in the prestigious Sanderling Club, this exceptional waterfront homesite presents a rare opportunity to own in one of Siesta Key's most established and coveted Gulf-front communities. Encompassing more than half an acre, the property offers 152 feet of frontage on tranquil Heron Lagoon, creating a peaceful natural setting for kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, fishing and enjoying Florida's coastal wildlife from your own backyard. The Sanderling Club is Siesta Key's original guard-gated community, renowned for its privacy, natural beauty, large homesites and timeless Old Florida character. Residents enjoy exclusive access to a private Gulf-front beach, where uncrowded, spectacular sunsets become part of everyday life. A distinctive feature of the community is its resident marina, where boat slips may be rented by homeowners, providing direct access to Sarasota Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. It is an increasingly rare convenience that allows residents to enjoy an active boating lifestyle without the expense and maintenance of private dock ownership. The Sanderling Club is also entering an exciting new chapter, with thoughtfully reimagined community gathering spaces designed to create even more opportunities for neighbors and friends to connect while preserving the beauty, character and sense of place that have long defined this treasured neighborhood. Just beyond the gates, residents enjoy easy access to the world-renowned quartz sands of Siesta Beach, the boutiques and restaurants of Siesta Village and the vibrant arts and cultural attractions of downtown Sarasota, including theater, opera, ballet, galleries and museums. One of the few remaining opportunities to create a custom waterfront residence in this remarkable community, this homesite offers the setting, privacy and lifestyle that are increasingly difficult to find on Siesta Key. Offered by a motivated seller, this is an exceptional opportunity to secure your place in one of Sarasota's most treasured coastal communities.

A rare opportunity on Siesta Key's Little Sarasota Bay. Positioned at the end of a quiet street in the established Midnight Harbor neighborhood, this 0.45-acre bayfront lot offers 287 feet of water frontage, approximately 92 feet along the bay and 195 feet along a protected saltwater canal, creating water on two sides and expansive open water views. The property is being offered for land value and presents an exceptional canvas for a new custom bayfront estate. The existing structure is not being marketed for renovation, allowing a buyer or builder to focus fully on designing a residence that maximizes the site's orientation, water views and waterfront lifestyle potential. The bayside seawall was replaced in 2014, along with 20 feet of canal seawall. The protected canal frontage provides practical boating access with sailboat water and no fixed bridges, allowing direct navigation to the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf beyond. The depth of the lot and the dual water exposure create compelling opportunities for architectural design, outdoor living spaces and waterfront amenities. The site is enhanced by mature coastal trees that contribute character and scale, elements often absent in newly created waterfront parcels. With nearly half an acre and substantial waterfront exposure, the property offers the scale required for a significant new coastal residence designed to modern building standards and elevated construction. Just minutes from Siesta Beach and offering convenient access to the mainland via the Stickney Point Bridge, the setting combines island privacy with proximity to Sarasota's dining, cultural and entertainment districts. Waterfront redevelopment opportunities with this amount of bay and canal frontage on Siesta Key are increasingly limited, making this property a compelling investment for a builder, developer or buyer seeking to create a legacy waterfront home.

Under contract-accepting backup offers. A rare offering on the south end of Siesta Key, this 0.25-acre waterfront lot on Blind Pass delivers an exceptional canvas for coastal living and development. With protected water frontage and direct access leading out to Sarasota Bay, the location is ideal for enjoying the area's incredible boating, fishing, kayaking and the breathtaking sunsets that paint the sky each evening. Zoned RMF 3, the seller has architectural plans for a 3-unit condo building of two 1-story flats and one two-story unit. Property offers outstanding flexibility, whether you envision a multi-residence project, luxury townhomes, or creating an island paradise ideal for a family vacation compound. Just three minutes from world-famous, white-sand Siesta Key Beaches, this site also provides convenient access with a short drive to Siesta Key Village, known for its shopping and dining. Only a bridge away from the mainland, you're close to all Sarasota has to offer, including cultural venues, marinas and urban conveniences. A standout waterfront opportunity in one of Sarasota's desirable coastal corridors.

One of the last remaining opportunities to build a custom luxury estate in The Oaks Bayside, one of Sarasota's distinguished private country club communities. Behind 24-hour staffed gates, this generous 25,735-square-foot homesite offers a rare chance to create a custom residence with the builder of your choice in a serene, established setting known for its stately oaks, winding streets, natural beauty and impressive estate homes. The Oaks Bayside is treasured for its peaceful, Old Florida character, with a neighborhood setting along Little Sarasota Bay and beautifully landscaped streets that reflect the elegance and privacy of this exclusive community. Design your dream home in a tranquil environment while enjoying access to the exceptional lifestyle The Oaks is known for. Club amenities include three restaurants, a ballroom, two 18-hole championship golf courses, award-winning racquet programs with 12 Har-Tru hydro-grid tennis courts, four pickleball courts, official croquet green, state-of-the-art fitness center, Junior Olympic heated community pool, bocce, basketball court and playground. The Oaks has earned recognition as a Platinum Club of America, Emerald Club of the World, Distinguished Club of the World and one of America's Healthiest Clubs. Ideally near nationally ranked Pine View School, the Legacy Trail, world-famous Siesta Key, shopping, dining, cultural venues, entertainment and Gulf Coast beaches, this exceptional homesite offers a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, prestige and the full country club lifestyle in one of Sarasota's premier gated communities.