765 SAINT JUDES DRIVE N, Longboat Key, FL 34228

• 4 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,900 sqft

Property Description

Best Waterfront Value on Longboat Key – CANAL-FRONT Home with Deeded Private Beach Access. Exceptional opportunity to own a fully renovated CANAL-FRONT residence on highly sought-after Longboat Key. Notably, the property was appraised prior to renovation completion for more than the current asking price, creating a rare built-in equity opportunity. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, location, and lifestyle, complete with DEEDED PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS to the Gulf of America. Positioned along 132 linear feet of canal frontage, the property features a seawall and kayak launch (2020) and provides direct boating access to Sarasota Bay and beyond. The home has undergone a comprehensive interior and exterior renovation, with virtually everything NEW apart from the home’s foundation, delivering exceptional move-in-ready peace of mind. 2025 Improvements Include: • New roof (2025) • New flooring (2025) • New interior walls (2025) • Full home renovation – interior & exterior (2025) • New AC systems (2025) • New decking (2025) • New cabinets (2025) • New landscaping (2025) • New electrical systems (2025) Major System & Feature Upgrades: • Electrical panel (2022) • New plumbing (2022) • Commercial-grade whole-home surge protector (2022) • Tankless gas water heater (2022) • New sliding glass doors (2022) • New impact windows (2022–2023) • Impact-rated garage doors (2022) • New pavers (2022) • New ductwork (2020) • Seawall & kayak launch (2020) PGT high-impact sliding glass doors, new impact windows, and impact-rated French doors enhance storm protection, energy efficiency, and natural light. Interior highlights include vaulted ceilings, expansive water views, two electric fireplaces, and elegant wood-look ceramic tile flooring throughout. The bright, open layout is designed for effortless coastal living. The beautifully updated kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, soft-close hardware, marble-look quartz countertops, a gas stove, premium stainless-steel appliances, a copper hood, and a copper farmhouse sink. Updated bathrooms showcase sophisticated Italian marble-look ceramic tile, including an alcove soaking tub in the primary suite and a walk-in rain shower. Outdoor living is elevated by a spacious screened porch overlooking the canal and backyard. The yard is enclosed with sleek black aluminum fencing and offers ample room for a future pool. Additional Highlights: • Higher elevation than many ground-level Longboat Key homes • 132 ft of canal frontage • Direct boating access • Deeded PRIVATE beach access Ideally located near Cedars East Tennis Resort & Club, offering nine tennis courts, three pickleball courts, and a large community lap pool, as well as Joan Durante Park (34 acres). Dining, shopping, and island amenities are all within close proximity. Offered fully furnished / TURNKEY, this home is ready for immediate enjoyment as a primary residence, vacation retreat, or investment opportunity. Boating + Beach + Extensive 2025 Renovation = Rare Longboat Key Opportunity. Schedule your private tour today!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

February 20, 2026

Data Last Updated:

March 15, 2026 at 2:23PM

Listing Office:

PREFERRED SHORE LLC : 941-999-1179

Listing Agent:

Kalison Nix : 941-900-9189

MLS ID:

A4683420

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)Dry BarEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsKitchen/Family Room ComboLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanSolid Surface CountersSolid Wood CabinetsThermostatVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)
• Rooms: AtticDen/Library/OfficeFamily RoomFormal Living Room SeparateInside Utility
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerGas Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRange HoodRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Room
• Flooring: BrickCeramic Tile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: ElectricOtherFireplace

Exterior

• General: French DoorsLightingSliding Doors
• Style: CoastalContemporaryRanch
• Other Structures: DeckRear PorchScreenedPatioCovered
• Parking: Garage Door OpenerGarage

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Skylight(s)Storm Window(s)
• General: BrickConcreteOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Asphalt
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Manatee

Lot

• Zoning: LBK_R-SFCOM AT THE INTERSEC OF THE NELY LN OF GULF OF MEXICO DR (100 FT WIDE) & THE SELY LN OF LOT 8 OF A SUB OF FRAC SEC 2526 & PART OF SEC 24TWN 34SRNG 16EREC PB 7PG 16PRMCF; RUN TH N 50 DEG 00 MIN E ALG THE SLY LN SD LOT 8 A DIST OF 1320 FT TO POB; CONT TH N 50 DEG 00 MIN E120 FT; TH N 40 DEG 00 MIN W 100 FT TO THE NLY LN OF SAID LOT 8; TH S 50 DEG 00 MIN W ALG7961100000
• View: Water
• Fencing: FencedOther

Utilities

• Utilities: BB/HS Internet AvailableCable AvailableElectricity ConnectedFiber OpticsPropaneSewer ConnectedUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple