The Neighborhood Report – Country Club Shores

The homes of Country Club Shores offer a quaint "Old Florida" style. Pictured: 621 Ranger Lane.

Originally developed in five phases in the early 1960s, Country Club Shores has become one of the most sought-after locations on Longboat Key. With its convenient site at the southern end of Longboat Key, the neighborhood is popular with boaters as most homes are set on the open bay or deepwater canals with direct access to Sarasota Bay. Residents also enjoy beach access, just across Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Market Activity – Country Club Shores

There are currently 43 active listings in Country Club Shores ranging in price from $499,000 for a 1,600-square foot home built in 1968 to $3.7 million for a 2010-built bayfront estate. So far year-to-date, 12 properties have sold with prices ranging from $330,000 to $1.7 million. Of these 12 closed properties, four took place in July.

Agents from the Michael Saunders & Company Longboat Key office sold 2 lots on Ranger Lane recently. One was listed by Cathy Meldahl from the company’s mid-Longboat Key office, and sold 53 days later by Susan and Jonathan Fox from the company’s South Longboat Key office. The other was listed by Gail Wittig and Ian Addy and sold by Barbara Dumbaugh, also from Michael Saunders & Company.

Why Choose Country Club Shores?

The architecture in Country Club Shores is decidedly “Old Florida,” with styles ranging from magnificent bayfront estates to older ranch homes. Many of the older residences have been restored or replaced, and homes that front the bay offer sweeping views of the ever-changing Sarasota skyline.

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