About 617 Rountree Drive
Discover the perfect canvas for your coastal vision in the prestigious Longboat Key Estates. This premier waterfront opportunity offers 100 feet of direct canal frontage in one of the island’s most desirable enclaves. Positioned on a quiet interior street, this property sits in an area undergoing luxury transformation, providing an ideal foundation for a custom residence with superior investment potential OR immediate occupancy. The deep-water canal offers bridge-free access minutes from Sarasota Bay, and the Intracoastal waterway. The property features a 2022 seawall and a 16,000-pound boat lift (2022). Residents of this deed-restricted community enjoy private deeded beach access complete with its own neighborhood Tiki. Ideally located next to Bayfront Park—offering tennis, pickleball, kayaking, trails, and a fishing pier—you are also just minutes from fine dining, St. Armands Circle, downtown Sarasota, and Sarasota International Airport. This is truly a unique opportunity to secure your place in a fabulous neighborhood where modern, high-end living is setting the new standard or move in and enjoy this property immediately!
Features of 617 Rountree Drive
| MLS® # | A4692822 |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 1,972 |
| Acres | 0.27 |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
| Taxes | $7,892 |
| HOA Fees | $3,000 |
| HOA Frequency | Annually |
| CDD | N |
Community Information
| Address | 617 Rountree Drive |
|---|---|
| Area | Longboat Key |
| Subdivision | LONGBOAT KEY ESTATES |
| City | LONGBOAT KEY |
| County | Sarasota |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34228-2620 |
Amenities
| Amenities | Pickleball Court(s) |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 2 |
| View | Water |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | Waterfront, Canal - Saltwater |
| Has Pool | Yes |
Interior
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Family Room, Wood Burning |
| # of Stories | 1 |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Sliding Doors |
|---|---|
| Roof | Tile |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| Elementary | Southside Elementary |
|---|---|
| Middle | Booker Middle |
| High | Booker High |
Pet Information
| Number of Pets | 3 |
|---|---|
| Size | Extra Large (101+ Lbs.) |
Rental Restrictions
| Minimum Lease | 1 Month |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 12th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 110 |
| Zoning | R4SF |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | FINE PROPERTIES |
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