The West of the Trail neighborhood of Harbor Acres is seeing increased showing activity. Located off Osprey Avenue near downtown Sarasota, this close-in community near Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been a hot Sarasota neighborhood for many years. One of the homes listed in the Sarasota MLS was built in the 1940s. Many other homes have dates of the 1950s and up. Some of these older homes have been gutted and brought up to standards sought after by luxury real estate buyers. Many other homes in Harbor Acres have been torn down to make way for newer, sophisticated waterfront mansions.
Currently there are 14 homes on the market in the Sarasota MLS in Harbor Acres. Prices in this community range from $750,000 for a house built in the 1950s on a corner lot with over 2100 sq.ft. to $8,900,000 for a waterfront home on Sarasota Bay built in 2007.
According to MLS in Sarasota, there is one home under contract in Harbor Acres and two homes have sold in the last six months.
Southside Village's shops and restaurants are moments away from Harbor Acres as well as Sarasota Memorial Hospital and many professional services. Residents enjoy walking to Southside Village Pub, Sam Snead's and Knick's Tavern for casual dining on Osprey and a visit with neighbors. Hillview Drive restaurants are popular too.
Hot West of the Trail Streets in Harbor Acres
Hillview Drive
Harbor Drive
Flower Drive
Vista Drive
If you are searching the Sarasota MLS for homes West of the Trail in Sarasota, send us an email for some assistance. We show West of the Trail homes regularly and will respond to your requests promptly.
In my Sarasota neighborhood, architectural elements and accents abound by my own definition: "Creative uses of fountains, birdbaths, wrought iron scraps and statuary". On many of my walks with Snuffy Smith, I snap pictures of the neighbors' fountains for blog articles and decorating ideas. On rainy days, the "ideas" folder gets a workout.
Surfing Google this morning, the term "architectural elements" was defined as "Architectural elements are the unique details and component parts that together, form the architectural style of houses, building and structures" on Wikipedia. Surfing right along to "architectural details", the Google results include sites about high-end architectural lighting systems, including custom glass, wood or metal products, decorative moldings and architectural ornamentation.
Create a mood in your garden with a unique fountain. Give your homes' entrance pizzazz with garden statuary. Find an old column at a garage sale and use it to display a China pot featuring one of Florida's gorgeous orchids or trim some bushes and add your best clippings to the pot. Add two wrought iron sections on each side of a sliding glass door. Design a garden gate and have you handman install in a day. Arhictetural elements add interest to your decorating and the ideas are endless!
What's your definition of what I call "architectural elements"? Do you give your decorating style a special name? The sky's the limit in terminology in this department.
In Sarasota neighborhoods, residents are very creative with their architectural styling. Each to their own, I might add, in some non-deed restricted communities. In communities where there are neighborhood restrictions, you'll find professionally landscaped detailing with fabulous fountains featuring cascading waterfalls as well as lagoon pools with statues creating beautiful tropical vistas.
For information about Sarasota neighborhoods, visit our websites and lifestyle blogs or search the Sarasota MLS for homes and condos for sale in our area. Contact Annette Smith at 941-504-3922 to make an appointment to view any properties listed for sale in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lido Key or Longboat Key, Florida.
Sadie and Cooper are regulars at Southside Village Pub. Sandy and I stopped by for a pizza after a long day working on Sarasota real estate last night. We were working with some wonderful customers who are looking for oceanfront property and were reviewing their appointments for tomorrow while sipping a glass of Pino Grigio. We chatted with Bob, Sadie and Cooper’s owners who was at the next table while Snuffy Smith visited with Sadie and Cooper. Later another neighborhood friend, Tony joined us.
Southside Village, West of the Trail, in Sarasota is a great place to meet new people, visit with your neighbors and enjoy visiting with Sarasota’s well-behaved doggies who are welcome at most restaurants in this area – outside of course.
Southside Village Pub is located at 1812 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, Florida. The Pub is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday until 11:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday, you can feast on pizza from 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm.
Our Favorite Pizzas:
White Spinach Sensation
Fresh spinach, caramelized onions and garlic over ricotta, parmesan, romano and mozzarella cheeses
Mexican Hamburger, onion, jalapenos, olives, green onions – this one is HOT!
Call Annette Smith at 941-504-3922 or send us an email for an appointment to see homes for sale near Southside Village, West of the Trail in Sarasota, Florida. Walk to dinner and visit with neighbors and their doggies. Tell Joe Petroski, the proprietor of Southside Village Pub hello and that next week Sandy and Annette are trying the Margarita pizza!
Originally posted on Sarasota Real Estate News blog:
The Mid-FL Regional Board released some good news for the real estate market in Sarasota today. Pending sales for February are the higest in three years. According to the Sarasota MLS 611 single family homes and 171 condos were under contract.
As I've mentioned in previous blog posts, our web traffic is up considerably, requests for information are up as well our appointments for showing. Buyers are making the most of this incredible buying opportunity while the selection of homes and condos is still outstanding. We are smiling in sunny Sarasota!
For more information on Sarasota homes for sale, contact Annette Smith at 941-504-3922
Summer Cove, a private bayside community on Siesta Key is located at the site of the old Summerhouse Restaurant. Completed in 2007 Summer Cove consists of a 9-floor highrise and a and a 5-floor midrise. These two buildings house 45 total residences. Luxury abounds at Summer Cove and many owners enjoy spacious balconies with sensational views of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Amenities at Summer Cove include:
The Club House at Summer Cove is the old Summerhouse Restaurant completely renovated. This building uses expansive windows and few walls. Residents and visitors enjoy fabulous views of Florida tropical foliage.
If you are interested in a purchasing a condo on Siesta Key at Summer Cove, there are currently 11 units listed in the Sarastoa MLS. Prices range from $769,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath condominium with over 2,100 sq.ft. of luxury living space. At over $3 million, there is a penthouse unit for sale with mesmerizing waterfront at this beautiful bayside resort. The pool at Summer Cove provides relaxed atmosphere and includes wonderful views of the Bay.
Call Annette Smith at 941-504-3922 for an appointment to view condos at Summer Cove or for more Siesta Key real estate information. Annette presents Siesta Key's finest beach communities including condos in Crescent, Harbour Towne and Beach Villas.
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