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Crescent Arms Siesta Key Beachfront Condos

Crescent Arms is one of Siesta Key's popular beach front condos, especially with investors. These Siesta Key condos are right on Crescent Beach and offer a liberal rental policy for one week rentals. There is on-site management to handle owner's rentals as well condominium maintenance. Prices currently range from $595,000 to $1,250,000.

Amenities at Crescent Arms Siesta Key include: heated swimming pool, club house, security gate and security doors. View our Crescent Arms video below to experience this Siesta Key lifestyle.

Sales Activity at Crescent Arms in Last 6 Months

Currently there are 6 active Siesta Key condos for sale at Crescent Arms in the Sarasota MLS. In the last six months, there has been one condo marked sold. The selling price was $430,000.

If you are searching for a Siesta Key condo, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for a Sarasota real estate agent who specializes in Siesta Key properties.

Avondale Sarasota West of the Trail Neighborhood

If you love family style neighborhoods, you’ll love Avondale Sarasota. This West of the Trail neighborhood in Sarasota, Florida offers wide streets and sidewalks on both sides. You can walk to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Southside Village, Selby Gardens and downtown Sarasota. Palm Avenues galleries are a delight and dining in this area offers incredible choices. Beaches are minutes away from Avondale.

Street Stroll Sarasota FloridaKnown as a popular walking community, the homes near Southside Village vary in style since the historic neighborhood was developed in the 1920s. You’ll find beautiful Spanish style cottages, ranch homes, Colonials and newer luxury homes constructed on an older parcel. Drive down streets, like Lincoln Drive and Alta Vista and you will be mesmerized with the grace and beautify of this charming community.

Currently, there are 4 homes for sale in Avondale listed in the Sarasota MLS. Current prices in this “hot” location range from $449,000 to $1,395,000. Note sales activity below.

Homes Currently For Sale as of January 27, 2012

Address

Bedrooms

Sq.Ft.

Pool

Year Built

Garage

Asking Price

1940 Alta Vista

3

1507

None

1940

2 Carport

$449,000

1108 Brewer Pl

4

2703

None

1950

2 Car Garage

$549,000

1743 Alta Vista

3

2140

None

1995

2 Car Garage

$675,000

1924 Lincoln

4

5434

None

2005

3 Car Garage

$1,395,000

Pending Sales and Sold Properties (last 6 months)

Address

List Price

Sale Price

Bedrooms

Sq.Ft.

DOM

Pool

1750 Alta Vista

$345,000

$300,000

3

2144

12

None

1960 Lincoln

$399,000

$385,000

3

1611

206

Yes

1903 Irving

$585,000

$510,000

4

2132

103

None

If you are searching for a home for sale West of the Trail in Avondale, our team of expertise are ready to help. Call the John Allen Team to talk to one of our experienced Sarasota real estate agents.

*All data from the Sarasota Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. These properties are listed by the MLS’s participating brokerages.

West of the Trail Spec Homes on the Sarasota Real Estate Scene

Veggies Morton's Market SarasotaNationally, spec homes are making a comeback as the real estate market sparks back to life. Sarasota real estate is no exception, and one of the most popular areas West of the Trail is bustling with builder activity. If you live in Sarasota, FL, I'm sure you've noticed the new construction going up in this area within walking distance to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Southside Village.

West of the Trail Sarasota real estate has been a "hot" for decades because of its outstanding location. Within minutes to Sarasota's bayfront, Selby Gardens, and downtown Sarasota's shopping and cultural life, homes West of the Trail have always been in demand. With the plunge in prices, builders scooped up some of the older homes, tore them down and replaced old with new.

Llamas at Smooches for PoochesYou can walk to Southside Village to shop, dine or get your hair done. There is also Morton's Gourmet Market for fresh produce, pastries and hard to find culinary items. Southside Village hosts the Morton's Firehouse Chili Cookoff annually where county fire stations compete for the title of Sarasota's Best Firehouse Chili. A funfilled event every year in the Village is the Sarasota Humane Society's Smooches for Pooches Stroll benefiting all Sarasota animals. You'll see horses, doggies and even llamas. During the holiday season, residents and visitors enjoy the Holiday Stroll. Book an outside table at one of the Southside Village Restaurants and enjoy!

A true walking family neighborhood, West of the Trail is one a Sarasota's premier communities, and it just gets better and better!

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Interior Designer Sarasota,FL

Erin Blosser has provided exceptional interior design services for her customers in Sarasota, FL for over 10 years. Her experience in residential design and model home merchandising speaks for itself, and her clients love her easy and elegant manner as well as the exceptional service she provides.

Erin is an Allied Member of the ASID Florida West Coast Chapter and graduated with a BS in Interior Design from Highpoint University. The Sarasota community benefits from Erin's work on several projects and activities throughout the year in addition to her successful Sarasota interior design business.

Erin's video (below) showcases her creative talents in interior design in Sarasota. From mainland Sarasota to its barrier islands, Erin has worked on impressive projects in many of Sarasota's most exclusive communities.

Sarasota, FL Interior Designer Video on YouTube

If you are searching for an experienced Sarasota interior designer with a “fresh perspective,” give Erin a call to schedule a consultation.

Erin Blosser - Sarasota Interior Designer Contact Erin

Erin Blosser Interior Design

7131 Curtiss Avenue

Sarasota, FL 34231

(941) 302-1750

www.DesignSarasota.com

Edgewater Village on Lakewood Ranch Florida

Edgewater Village on Lakewood Ranch is a beautiful gated community located just east of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. This Lakewood Ranch neighborhood consists of single family homes and condominiums. Most homes in this quiet community border Lake Uihlein, providing extraordinary vistas of this 160 acre lake. Take your kayak or your canoe to your new home. Wharf Park is a great spot for fishing and launching your non-power boat.

Amenities enjoyed by residents of Edgewater Village include a clubhouse, community pool and tennis courts. You can walk to the back gate at Edgewater and access Main Street Lakewood Ranch in just minutes. Residents also enjoy outdoor festivals, movie theater, shopping, dining along with professional services offered in this Certified Green master-planned community. Members of the Lakewood Ranch Country Club take part in its available amenities which include the gorgeous full-service clubhouse, fitness center, golf courses, tennis courses and polo.

Our Lakewood Ranch video below presents some of the outstanding amenities offered at Lakewood Ranch.

Currently, there are six homes for sale in Edgewater Lakewood Ranch. Prices range from $224,000 to $475,000. There are two pending sales and five homes have sold in the last six months. Recent sales prices ranged from $$205,000 to $350,000.

If you would like more information on Lakewood Ranch, FL, contact the John Allen Team directly at 941-544-6467 to be directed to an agent who knows the Ranch! Our experienced Realtors can provide info on all Lakewood Ranch Villages:

  • The Lake Club
  • Summerfield Village
  • The Country Club
  • Country Club East
  • Greenbrook Village
  • Riverwalk
  • Central Park
  • Esplanade

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