Downtown Sarasota Real Estate Update

With the increased popularity of urban living, downtown Sarasota real estate is seeing an uptick. The MLS data for the Sarasota real estate market has reported increased activity month over month from the previous year for several months and points to this area making a recovery in its real estate market. Downtown Sarasota offers its residents a wonderful public library, shopping on its Main Street as well as high end shopping and art galleries of Palm Avenue. The cultural amenities of Sarasota Florida rival some of America’s largest cities with an outstanding opera, ballet and symphony.
Downtown Sarasota condos are seeing increased activity as many homebuyers scale down and seek a low maintenance lifestyle. Downtown Sarasota real estate includes an array of condos from affordable to sleek, sophisticated luxury units.
Popular Downtown Sarasota Condos Include:

• Rivo at Ringling
• Sarabande
• Tessera
• 100 Central
• 1350 Main
• Plaza at Five Points
• Ritz Carlton Residences
• and many more!

For a tour of the new urban lifestyle in any of these condos, give us a call at 941-544-6467. There are over 300 condos listed in the Sarasota MLS for sale in the downtown Sarasota area. Our agents regularly these condos regularly. We can help guide you to a smooth closing! If you are interested in a Sarasota foreclosure, we can add you to our automatic email alert list.

Downtown Sarasota Real Estate Sales Heating Up

Downtown Sarasota condos did well in the last month. In our last downtown Sarasota report, we listed several downtown Sarasota condo options. This report outlines activity in the condos mentioned in our last report. There are 430 condos actively listed in the Sarasota MLS currently in the 34236 zip code area. Sales in the downtown area in July totaled 23 units, excluding Lido Key. With a great selection of condos available downtown and with urban lifestyles popular across the United States, Sarasota will do exceptionally well in the next 10 years.

Residents of downtown Sarasota condos can walk to work as well as shop, dine and attend cultural activities all within minutes of their front door. From 100 Central, residents are steps from Whole Foods, Starbuck’s and the central shopping district of downtown. 1350 Main is a short walk from these locations as well as minutes to the beautiful Sarasota Bayfront. Plaza at Five Point offers luxury living and is minutes from everything too!

Golden Gate Point at the eastern tip of the Ringling Bridge, Lido Key beach condos as well as condos surrounding St. Armands Circle are extensions of downtown Sarasota area zip code: 34236. When searching the Sarasota MLS, these condos are included in the search. The cultural district of Sarasota is also included and such building as Renaissance, Alinari and Broadway Promenade will be in search results for this area also. All of these condos are popular due to their proximity to the downtown area amenities.

Condo Options in Central Downtown & Bayfront

Building Price Range Year Built Units Listed

100 Central $395,000-$1,097,000 2005 8
1350 Main $299,900-$999,000 2007 23
Plaza at Five Points $829,000-$2,999,999 2005 5
Rivo at Ringling $399,000-$1,249,000 2006 10
Tessera $4,995,000 2000 1
Ritz Carlton Tower $1,549,000-$3,395,000 2003 11

Condo Options on Golden Gate Point
Grande Riviera $2,595,000-$5,950,000 2005 3
Harbor House West $415,000-$979,900 1968 3
La Bellasara $1,995,900-$2,700,000 2006 3

For more information on downtown Sarasota real estate, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. If you are interested in purchasing a waterfront condo in downtown Sarasota, you might consider one of the older bayfront building that overlook Marina Jack’s and Sarasota Bay. We regularly show these condos as well as all Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key areas. Be sure to let your Sarasota real estate agent know if you plan to bring your pet to your new homes. Each condo building has its own pet restrictions!

Downtown Sarasota Condo Update

The urban lifestyle that downtown Sarasota affords its residents is outstanding. Across the United States walking lifestyles have become more popular as the nation turns green and gas prices soar. Prices have dropped in the downtown Sarasota area and the selection of available condos is excellent.

Amenities at some of the top buildings such as 100 Central, 1350 Main, and Plaza at Five Points are top-of-the-line: 24 hr concierge service, secure elevators, steam rooms, fitness facility, outdoor kitchen, heated pool and spa, two party rooms, plus a catering kitchen. Each building’s amenities vary but all of the newer buildings offer excellent extras.

Areas such as the Sarasota Bayfront, central downtown, Golden Gate Point as well as Lido Beach are close to beaches, shopping, restaurants and cultural venues of Sarasota. The Sarasota MLS currently shows over 400 condos listed for sale in central downtown Sarasota, Golden Gate Point and Lido Key. Prices range from $90,000 for a tiny one bedroom condo to $8,500,000 for an elegant penthouse located in a newer building on Sarasota Bay.
Popular Condo Options in Central Downtown & Bayfront

• 100 Central
• 1350 Main
• Rivo at Ringling
• Plaza at Five Points
• Tessera
• Ritz Carlton Tower Residences

Popular Condo Options on Golden Gate Point

• Grande Riviera
• Harbor House West
• LaBellasara
• Pier 550

Popular Condo Options on Lido Key

• The Ritz Beach Residences
• Orchid Beach Club
• St. Armands Towers
• Lido Beach Club
• L Elegance

Stop by and sip a java at Starbuck’s while you’re on Main Street and enjoy Sarasota’s vibrant downtown. Contact us for your downtown Sarasota condos needs. We show condos in the downtown Sarasota condominiums regularly and will assist you in the purchase of your Sarasota real estate.

Bird Key Real Estate Outlook - 2009

Are you searching for a home for your yacht or your sport fishing boat? Bird Key Florida, located just across the John Ringling Bridge from Sarasota, might be the perfect spot. This private community has one of Florida’s most active Yacht Clubs. Searching for a deep water dock for a large boat or yacht is not always easy, and the Bird Key Yacht Club can be an option for the community homeowners not directly on the Bay or canal. Homes on deep water canals command top prices, and this community remains one of Sarasota’s most sought after areas.

The Sarasota MLS reports more than 16 homes sold on Bird Key in the last six months, and currently there are 42 homes on the market. Thirteen homes are under contract. This is always one of Sarasota’s hottest neighborhoods because of the prime location.

Bird Key Real Estate Update

• Lowest Priced Home: $474,900
• Highest Priced Home: $11,000,000
• Average Home Price: $2,474,009
• Median Home Price: $1,822,500

Owners of Bird Key homes for sale enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. Downtown Sarasota’s cultural activities are minutes away as well as shopping, dining and professional services. World famous St. Armands Circle is within five minutes too. Shop, dine or visit the spa for the day on St. Armands. No spa just the beach, you say – not a problem! Lido Key is just past St. Armands. Stay all day!

Need some help searching for Bird Key real estate? We’re here to help. Call John Allen at 544-6467 to visit Bird Key homes or with any of your Lido Key FL real estate needs.

Downtown Sarasota: 1350 Main Real Estate Update

An urban lifestyle at 1350 Main is achievable at a huge discount from 2007 prices when the building was completed. Sales prices have dropped. Interest rates are low – what’s stopping you from living your dream? Right in the heart of beautiful Sarasota Florida, 1350 Main is within walking distance to the bayfront, library, galleries, shopping and restaurants.

There’s a great selection of downtown Sarasota real estate currently listed for sale in the Sarasota MLS system. This morning’s MLS search shows 21 properties on the market at 1350 Main priced from $339,900 for a one bedroom, one bath to $1,595,000 for a penthouse apartment with three bedrooms and three baths offering over 3,000 square feet. 1350 Main’s condos feature bright sunny units and amenities including: 24 hr concierge service, secure elevators, steam rooms, fitness facility, outdoor kitchen, heated pool and spa, two party rooms, plus a catering kitchen.

1350 Main Report

• Lowest Priced Condo: $339,900


• Highest Priced Condo: $1,595,000


• Average List Price: $655,738


• Median List Price: $599,000

Sit at Starbuck’s, sip a cup of java and call John Allen for your downtown Sarasota condos information at our 1350 Main page. We show condos in the downtown area of Sarasota regularly and are ready to assist you in the purchase of your Sarasota real estate. Call John at 941-544-6467 for a prompt reply.

Downtown Sarasota Condos on Golden Gate Point

Downtown Sarasota condos on Golden Gate Point are just as hot as the condos located right in the middle of downtown. We've referred several times in our blog articles to "hot" urban lifestyles nationwide, and Sarasota's no exception. Our customers usually move to Sarasota from larger cities providing residents extraordinary ballet, opera and theater. Our small city's resources for the arts is incredible making the downtown waterfront and arts districts wonderful locales for enjoying the local Sarasota lifestyle.

Golden Gate Point is popular because of its accessibility to downtown, the airport and the Interstate. If you are searching for condos in downtown Sarasota featuring luxury and sensational views, check out Golden Gate Point, where you can walk to visit the "famous" sailboats on Sarasota Bay and Marina Jack's. Dancing dolphins greet you at the Bayfront Park or wander downtown to shop or dine. Visit art galleries on Palm Avenue.

Residents on Golden Gate Point walk to work, cultural venues and activities on the waterfront. The Sarasota MLS reports over 40 active condos for sale on Golden Gate Point. This neighborhood's street are being paved and will shortly showoff a new look with paver entry similar to European styles.

If you are looking for new or newer downtown Sarasota real estate, the selection of condos on Golden Gate Point could give you the choice of your dreams. The Sarasota MLS currently lists condos available at La Bellasara and Grande Riviera for the ultimate in luxury. If your pocketbook has been hit by the stock market, and you're on a budget, visit Renaissance built in 1993. Renaissance's views are extraordinary and there is a listed that has been reduced to $1,499,000. Grande Riviera, La Bellasara and Alta Mer offer state of the art amenities with beautiful appointments throughout the buildings which luxury buyers demand in today's condo market.

Downtown Condos for Sale on Golden Gate Point:

• La Bellasara 4 Units Available from $2,200,000 to $2,900,000


• Alta Mer I & II 6 Units Available from $2,200,000 to $2,900,000


• Grande Riviera 2 Units Available from $3,750,000 to $5,950,000

You can see all the downtown Sarasota condos for sale on our website. Add your criteria and search from the Sarasota MLS database or send us your real estate wishes and dreams. We'll help you search for Sarasota real estate. Contact John Allen for an appointment to view any condo in downtown Sarasota. Perhaps condo life isn't for you -- we'll show you Sarasota waterfront homes in Oyster Bay, Harbor Acres or St. Armands Circle, we can show you any property in Sarasota County. If you need help with a mortgage, check out our new post on financing your Sarasota home.

New Condos in Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota has experienced a back to the City movement the past several years fueled by a variety of new buildings. If you are considering an investment or permanent move, now is a great time to buy. There is an excellent selection of inventory and many seller's are very motivated. Below is information on several of the newest buildings.

Perfectly located at the corner of Main Street and Palm Avenue, 1350 main was completed in Late 2006. There are 134 condominiums ranging in price from the mid $300,000 to over $2,000,000.

The Broadway Promenade is a mixed-use project that includes 187 condominiums, a full-service Publix and 20,000 square feet of retail space. The complex is located just north of downtown Sarasota at the corner of 11th Street and US 41. Prices start in the high $200,000's and go up to the $800,000's.

The stylish new Rivo at Ringling was finished in 2006 and includes 92 residences ranging in size from 1400 to 3000 square feet. The property is built around a tropical garden atrium. Properties currently available range from the mid $400,000's to $819,000.

In the center of downtown, 100 Central includes 95 condominiums above a retail complex that includes Starbucks. Directly adjacent to the building is the wildly popular Whole Foods Market. There are currently 7 properties listed for sale ranging from $489K to $1.2M.

Sarasota's Art District is home to the newest addition to downtown - Alinari at Rosemary Place. This 18 story building was completed in early 2007 and includes 205 condos. Many of the units have views of Sarasota Bay, the City, or both. Available residences range from $329,000 to around $2 million for the penthouses.

For those seeking luxury in the heart of the City, the Plaza at Five Points may be the perfect choice. The first nine floors contain parking, retail and office space. The 10th floor has an incredible amenities level. Finally, the 11th through 17th feature 52 luxury condos. There are only three properties available priced at $899,000, $949,000 and $4.5M.

Contemporary enthusiasts will love the new Savoy on Palm. This art-deco style building is on stylish Palm Avenue. The building is sold out with no units currently available.

With so many option, it is easy to see why so many people are drawn to all of the downtown Sarasota condos for sale. There is literally something for everyone.