Waterfront Homes & Coastal Communities
in Sarasota County, Florida
Search Gulf-front homes, boating communities, canal properties,
bayfront residences and waterfront neighborhoods from Venice and
Nokomis to Sarasota, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Longboat Key and
Manasota Key.
Find Sarasota County Waterfront Homes for Sale
Southwest Florida offers many different versions of waterfront living.
Some buyers want a home with a private dock and direct boating access.
Others prefer Gulf-front condos, bay views, island communities or a
peaceful home overlooking a canal or lake.
Use the searches below to explore waterfront real estate in Venice,
Nokomis, Sarasota and nearby Gulf Coast communities. Each search takes
you directly to current MLS property listings where you can adjust
price, bedrooms, home type and other criteria.
Explore Waterfront Communities
Choose a coastal area below to open the corresponding real estate
search and explore available homes and properties.
Casey Key Waterfront Homes
Explore luxury island real estate, Gulf-front estates and
waterfront properties along exclusive Casey Key.
Search Casey Key Homes →
Manasota Key Homes
Search homes and condos near the Gulf of Mexico,
Lemon Bay and the beaches of Manasota Key.
Search Manasota Key →
Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club
Explore homes in this established Osprey boating
community near Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Search Southbay Yacht →
Siesta Key Real Estate
Search island homes and condominiums near Siesta Beach,
Sarasota Bay, canals and Gulf waterfront.
Search Siesta Key →
Lido Key & 34236
Explore properties near Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle,
Sarasota Bay and downtown Sarasota.
Search Lido Key →
Sarasota Bayfront Homes
Search residences near Sarasota Bay, downtown Sarasota
and the city’s waterfront district.
Search Sarasota Bayfront →
Longboat Key Real Estate
Search Gulf-front condominiums, bayfront residences
and waterfront homes on Longboat Key.
Search Longboat Key →
Boca Grande Real Estate
Explore luxury coastal properties, island homes and
Gulf Coast real estate in Boca Grande.
Search Boca Grande →
Buying Waterfront Property in Sarasota County
Waterfront real estate requires a little more homework than an
ordinary home purchase. Two houses that both appear to be
“waterfront” can offer very different boating access, maintenance
costs and insurance considerations.
Before purchasing a Venice or Sarasota County waterfront home,
buyers should investigate items such as:
- Waterfront, water-view and water-access classifications
- Private docks, boat lifts and dock restrictions
- Bridge clearance and boating access to open water
- Seawall condition and remaining useful life
- Flood-zone designation and elevation
- Flood and homeowners insurance costs
- HOA or condominium rules affecting boats and docks
- Saltwater exposure and exterior maintenance
- Property inspections and permitting history
Waterfront Living Is About More Than the House
You eat and sleep in your home, but you live in your community.
For a waterfront buyer, that means considering not only the home,
but also boating, beaches, fishing, kayaking, restaurants,
shopping, travel time and the lifestyle surrounding the property.
The right waterfront home is the combination of location,
lifestyle, condition and value that works for you.
Waterfront Home Search Tips
Confirm dock availability, bridge clearance and actual access
from the property to the Intracoastal or Gulf.
Compare Gulf-front, Gulf-view and beach-access properties;
those terms can mean very different things.
Review association fees, reserves, insurance, assessments,
maintenance obligations and dock rules before purchasing.
Need Help Finding the Right Waterfront Home?
Bill Garrison, RE/MAX Palm Realty, helps buyers compare waterfront
homes, neighborhoods, boating access, property condition and the
practical costs of owning real estate throughout Venice,
Nokomis and Sarasota County.
