Homes for Sale in Longbeach Village

Longbeach Village is where Longboat Key began. The island's first homestead was settled here, and the neighborhood - called simply "the Village" by locals - carries a state historic designation, with some structures standing for more than a century. Its shell-lined streets hold an eclectic mix of original cottages, mid-century bungalows and renovated coastal homes. There is no HOA, no gate, and no fee - an increasingly rare arrangement on the island that gives Longbeach Village its individuality.

Life here centers on the water and the walk. Restaurants are just a walk away within this neighborhood and a public boat ramp puts boats into the bay minutes from Longboat Pass and the Gulf. Waterfront homes along the Village's canals and bayfront carry private docks, the popular sandbar off Jewfish Key sits just offshore, and the white sand of Whitney Beach is a short walk across the island.

The northern tip location adds one more advantage: the bridge to Anna Maria Island is right at the Village's doorstep, opening up restaurants and shops, while the rest of Longboat Key stretches south.