About 617 Rountree Drive
Escape to your own waterfront haven at 617 Rountree Drive, a hidden gem nestled in the luxurious Longboat Key Estates community! Tucked away on a tranquil street, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle along with strong investment upside in an area surrounded by multi-million-dollar modern updates. Step directly into your backyard to take in serene canal views outside stretching toward Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal waterway, complete with 100 feet of upgraded seawall (2022) and a 16,000-lb boat lift (2022)—saving you massive upfront capital costs and offering immediate, bridge-free water access. As a resident, you also enjoy deeded beach access to a resident-only Gulf-front beach and Tiki hut just a five-minute stroll away. Whether you choose to enjoy the existing home, customize the footprint, or build new, this generous lot provides an ideal canvas to capitalize on the neighborhood's continuing transformation. All this, just minutes from Bayfront Park's pickleball and tennis courts, kayak launches, St. Armands Circle, fine dining, downtown Sarasota, Van Wezel Performing Arts, shopping, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and the wonderful Florida lifestyle!
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 |
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 |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 12th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 126 |
| Zoning | R4SF |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | FINE PROPERTIES |
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