1571 Harbor Cay Ln

4,209 Sq. Ft.
$1,188 / Sq. Ft.
4,209
Sq. Ft.
$1,188
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience the ultimate in luxury coastal living in this 4,209-square-foot stunning waterfront home, perfectly situated in the highly sought-after, gated Bay Isles Harbor Section—an exclusive boating community with only 67 custom residences on south Longboat Key. Designed for elegance and comfort, this timeless 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath estate welcomes you with a dramatic open main living area featuring soaring 23-foot ceilings filled with natural light, rich oak flooring, custom lighting and a gas/wood-burning...Experience the ultimate in luxury coastal living in this 4,209-square-foot stunning waterfront home, perfectly situated in the highly sought-after, gated Bay Isles Harbor Section—an exclusive boating community with only 67 custom residences on south Longboat Key. Designed for elegance and comfort, this timeless 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath estate welcomes you with a dramatic open main living area featuring soaring 23-foot ceilings filled with natural light, rich oak flooring, custom lighting and a gas/wood-burning fireplace. Expansive walls provide the perfect showcase for fine artwork, while the spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a warm family room and a chef’s dream kitchen. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with custom mahogany cabinetry, premium stainless-steel appliances including an induction cooktop, a large island topped with quartzite countertops, and a bright breakfast area overlooking the pool and waterway. Sliding glass doors lead to your private outdoor oasis—a massive 28-foot saltwater pool with solar heating and a partially covered patio with heat-resistant coral stone tile. The luxurious master suite offers two walk-in closets, a sitting area or office, and a spa-inspired bathroom with translucent onyx walls and flooring, a soaking tub, and an oversized shower. Additional features include a large laundry and craft room, an oversized two-car garage with workbench, hurricane-impact windows and doors, reinforced garage doors, and a brand-new concrete tile roof. A beautifully landscaped circular drive welcomes guests, while the deep-water bayou behind the home provides direct access to Sarasota Bay—ideal for boating enthusiasts. Residents of Bay Isles enjoy 24-hour gated security, membership to the Bay Isles Beach Club, and close proximity to the Longboat Key Club, St. Armands Circle, world-class dining, shopping, and the brand-new five -star St. Regis Longboat Key Resort. This exceptional property offers the best of luxury, privacy, and the coveted waterfront lifestyle on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
  1. Listed by Julie Klick • Brokerage DRE #250716 • MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
    P: (941)-780-6001 C: (941)-780-6001 julieklick@michaelsaunders.com
  2. Listed by Beverly St Hilaire • Brokerage DRE #250716 • MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
    P: (818)-416-2505 C: (818)-416-2505 beverlysthilaire@michaelsaunders.com

Property Details for 1571 Harbor Cay Lane

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Elevated
Subdivision Name
BAY ISLES
Township
36S
Garage Spaces
2
View
Garden, Pool, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Canal
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 10:50 AM

Property Details for 1571 Harbor Cay Lane

StatusActive
MLS #A4666688
Days on Market9
Taxes$16,980 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1987
Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,711 SF
CountySarasota County

Location

Listing Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, Julie Klick; MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, Beverly St Hilaire
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Building Information for 1571 Harbor Cay Lane

Stories2Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,711 SF

Payment Calculator

$25,784 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$24,369

Property Taxes

$1,415

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1571 Harbor Cay Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 5387.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Bay/Harbor Front, Canal Front, Gulf/Ocean Front, Intracoastal Waterway, Water Access, Waterfront, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - Guard, Special Community Restrictions
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: Gulf of Mexico Drive to Bay Isles South Gate on Harbourside Drive. Take immediate right onto Harbor Sound Drive and go through Harbor Section gate. Go to second left on Harbor Cay and property is at the end of street on right corner. Buyers must be accompanied by a realtor.
  • Elementary School: Southside Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Booker Middle
  • High School: Booker High
  • Mls Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved, Private Road
  • Senior Community: No
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Bay Isles
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1571
  • Street Name: HARBOR CAY
  • Street Suffix: LANE
  • State: FL
  • City: LONGBOAT KEY
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Guest, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes: 24-Hour Guard, Escrow Reserves Fund, Manager, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Security
  • Association Fee Requirement: Optional
  • Association Name: Ken Kandefer
  • Association Phone: 941-921-3221
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Number Of Pets: 2
  • Pet Size: Large (61-100 Lbs.)
  • Tax Book Number: 23-35
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 34 BAY ISLES UNIT 1
  • Tax Lot: 34
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Additional Water Information: HOA maintains seawall, HOA provides membership to Bay Isles Beach Club.
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Oversized Lot
  • Parcel Number: 0008160009
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access: Bay/Harbor, Canal - Saltwater, Gulf/Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY
  • Water Extras: Sailboat Water, Seawall - Concrete
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Sailboat Water, Seawall - Concrete
  • Zoning: PD
  • Living Area: 4209
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1987
  • Association Amenities: Gated, Maintenance, Recreation Facilities, Security
  • Flood Zone Code: AE*
  • Flood Zone Date: 03-27-2024
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0126G
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 17E
  • Public Survey Section: 16
Utilities
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Solar, Sprinkler Meter, Sprinkler Well, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Metal Frame, Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
  • Fencing: Other
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Stem Wall
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Pool Dimensions: 13x28
  • Pool Features: Auto Cleaner, Child Safety Fence, Chlorine Free, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Gated Community, Security System, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor Front, Canal Front, Gulf/Ocean Front, Waterfront, Canal - Saltwater
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 62
  • Number Of Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room Separate, Family Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Brick/Stone, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 3.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Shutters, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments, Wood Frames
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 100

Property History for 1571 Harbor Cay Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4666688

$5,000,000—
Jan 6, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586551273

$1,700,000—
Jan 6, 2017

Sold

MFRMLS #A4139183

$1,700,000—
Dec 4, 2016

Pending

MFRMLS #A4139183

—
Dec 9, 2015

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4139183

$2,799,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4666688

$5,000,000
01/06/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #586551273

$1,700,000
01/06/2017

Sold

MFRMLS #A4139183

$1,700,000
12/04/2016

Pending

MFRMLS #A4139183

—
12/09/2015

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #A4139183

$2,799,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1571 Harbor Cay Lane

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$17,160 ($1,430 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,209 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,209 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,711 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated2012ZoningPDCountySARASOTAAPN0008-16-0009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1571 Harbor Cay Lane

This home is within Sarasota.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Charter - 6 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Southside Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Booker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sarasota Military Academy
Charter6 to 12

Bay Haven School Of Basics Plus
PublicK to 5

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1571 Harbor Cay Lane is a single family home for sale in Longboat Key, FL 34228. This property was listed for sale on January 22, 2026 by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, it's currently listed at $5,000,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on January 6, 2017. This listing's school district is Sarasota. Nearby schools include Southside Elementary School, Booker Middle School and Sarasota Military Academy. 1571 Harbor Cay Lane is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 4,209 sqft single family home built in 1987.

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Listing Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, Julie Klick; MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, Beverly St Hilaire

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