John Allen - Fine Sarasota Real Estate

If you are considering a waterfront home on Longboat Key Florida, Country Club Shores should be on your short list of neighborhoods to visit. Located at the desirable south end of Longboat Key, residents have quick access to world-famous St Armands Circles and all of the amenities of downtown Sarasota.

Listing prices currently range from $449,000 for a simple ranch home built in 1968 to $4.9 million for 6,000 square foot luxurious bayfront estate. Many of the homes in Country Club Shores are directly on the water, either canal-front or on the Sarasota Bay. Boaters love the neighborhood because of the quick access to the Intercoastal waterway and Gulf of Mexico. Golf, tennis, spa, dining and beach access are just across the street as well.

Give me a call direct at 941-544-6467 if you are interested in exploring Longboat Key homes for sale. We'll be happy to give you an overview of the market or send you listing that meet you parameters.

For several months, we’ve been giving you examples of “walkable neighborhoods” in Sarasota Florida. McClellan Park is another west-of-the-trail neighborhoosd offering its residents walking options. As gas prices continue to rise, urbanization is on the rise in this country. Americans are choosing these “walkable” neighborhoods to economize during our nation’s economic recovery.

As reported in an earlier post, a group of CEOs for Cities recently commissioned a study of homes in walkable neighborhoods. The study reported “higher values” as well as a shorter selling period than traditional suburban real estate markets. McClellan Park is just one of these neighborhoods.

McClellan Park Real Estate Activity

The Sarasota MLS currently reports 5 single family homes in this West of the Trail neighborhood. There is one pending sale in McClellan Park and two homes have sold in the last six months. Prices currently range from $324,900 to $1,395,000.

If you are considering getting back into the Sarasota real estate market and think now might be the time to start your search, you might want to take a look at single family homes West of the Trail. Amenities and advantages are abundant. Give me a call to make an appointment or email me any questions about Sarasota homes for sale in McClellan park.

P.S. Yesterday morning Barbara Corcoran, famed real estate expert and star of the ABC hit "Shark Tank," announced on the Today Show that Sarasota Florida is the Best Market in the US to buy a home.

Sunrise Cove was built on the south end of Siesta Key Florida in 1973 and 1974. These Siesta Key condos recently got a facelift with some outside painting, newly tiled walkways and railings as well as tropical landscaping. The condos offer residents spacious floor plans and boat docks. Sitting right on Sarasota Bay, the views are incredible from each unit. As you can see from the picture, sitting on your lanai is like sailing the high seas! If you are searching for condos with docks, Sunrise Cove on Siesta Key could be your spot in Paradise.

Sunrise Cove’s amenities include tennis courts, two swimming pools, billiard room and club house. The Sarasota MLS currently lists 4 condos for sale at Sunrise Cove.

Most of the condos in each of the Sunrise Cove buildings feature two bedrooms and two baths but a ground floor unit recently sold offering 4 bedrooms and 4 baths and a private deeded side patio.

Sunrise Cove’s on Siesta Key MLS Activity

• Active Listings: 4
• Pending Sales: 3
• Sales Last Six Months: 5
• Current Price range: $287,000 to $629,000

If you are interesting in purchasing a condo at Sunrise Cove or any other condo on Siesta Key, contact John Allen at 941-544-6467. John regularly shows condos on the world famous Siesta Key beaches as well as the Bay including condos at Summer Cove, Beach Villas, Crescent and many more. Send us an email for a prompt reply to any of your Siesta Key condominium questions.

Bay Isles is a gated community within the Longboat Key Club and Resort. There is a mix of courtyard homes, maintenance-free properties and luxurious single family homes on the water. Current real estate prices for Bay Isles Longboat key start at $499,000 and go up to $3.5 million. Residents enjoy quick access to shopping, dining, golf, tennis, and more.

If we can help you with your Longboat Key real estate search, feel free to contact us at 941-544-6467. BuySarasota features extensive information on Longboat Key Florida including detailed condo and neighborhood information aw well as all current MLS listings.

The Sanctuary is located behind the gates of the exclusive Longboat Key Club and Resort. The development was built in the late 80's and early 90's. Most of the units have been updated to today's standards. There are currently 10 Sanctuary Longboat Key listings available ranging in price from $849,000 to $2,995,000.

Call me direct if you are interested in exploring Longboat Key real estate for sale. Prices are down and there is a good selection of inventory. You can enjoy the Longboat Key lifestyle at a discount.