September 2009 
There are 10 blog entries for September 2009.
Plaza at Five Points Condo Just Sold
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 6:54pm. 419 Views, 0 Comments.
Take a look at this condo in the Plaza at Five Points in downtown Sarasota, Florida. It closed today for $800,000. The list price was $899,000 and was on the market for 154 days. The was a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,697 square foot condo on the 12 floor of one of the nicest downtown Sarasota condos.
50 Central, Sarasota, FL 34236
The incredible oversized balcony with 180 degree bay views will sell this condo! Enjoy dinner parties under the stairs from this glorious space- unusual for condo living! Kitchen has been upgraded with stainless steel appliances including a 2 drawer Fisher Paykel dishwasher, an Advantium Oven and conventional oven, sleek pull out range hood, granite countertops and new kitchen cabinet doors. This contemporary condo is…
Another Waterfront Home Sold on Siesta Key
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 9:09am. 242 Views, 0 Comments.
Here is another home on Siesta Key that recently sold. This was a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom waterfront home. It was listed for $599,000 and it closed for $555,000.
900 Contento Circle on Siesta Key
Back up offers being accepted! Located on the Island of Contento, this home is only two blocks to the public beach and it is on great boating water. Panoramic water views for every room in the house, with over 150 feet of newly recapped seawall featuring two boat docks. The spacious four bedroom split floor plan offers plenty of room for guests or a growing family. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the premier deed restricted and security patrolled community of Siesta Isles. This home has been lovingly maintained by original owners and is a…
One cool house on Siesta Key sold
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 5:44am. 513 Views, 0 Comments.
Check out this home on Siesta Key that recently sold. It was not my listing and did not represent the buyer however I did show the home to client of mine. I really liked this home because of the uniqueness and break from the norm. It is good to see a home that does not have the Spanish/Mediterranean flavor. The list price was $2,399,000 and it closed a few days ago for $2,225,000.
620 Mangrove Road on Siesta Key
Riveting Prairie-Modern estate centrally located on the enchanting Siesta Key, experience exceptional architecture and design starting with the refined exterior, transitioning into the contemporary interior, and flowing beyond to the outdoor living area. Greeted by the raised front entry where natural Key Stone dramatically frames the…
August 2009 vs August 2005 in the Sarasota real estate market
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 at 6:39am. 327 Views, 1 Comments.
Just for kicks I pulled some statistics from the Sarasota MLS comparing August 2009 versus August 2005 sales. Instead of using Sarasota county which incorporates North Port, Venice and parts of Port Charlotte I pulled only properties sold in north Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Casey Key and Bird Key. Here is what I found out:
August 2009 Sarasota Home Sales
- 203 homes sold
- Highest sales price - $1,825,000
- Lowest sales price - $29,000
- Average sales price - $270,338 or $124,94/sq. ft.
- Median sales price - $175,000 or $109.01/sq. ft.
- Average days on market - 175
August 2005 Sarasota Home Sales
- 280 homes sold
- Highest sales price - $2,939,000
- Lowest sales price - $59,000
- Average sales price - $517,261 or $254.04/sq.…
August property sales almost 20 percent higher than last year
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 at 11:01am. 638 Views, 0 Comments.
Below is a press release from the Sarasota Association of Realtors
August 2009 saw an almost 20 percent increase in local property sales than reported in August 2008, most likely fueled by the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit, an economy in the midst of recovery after a two-year recession, and continuing low interest rates.Total sales nearly reached the 500 level again, with 496 properties changing hands. The total included 382 homes and 114 condos. This compares to 329 homes and 86 condos sold in August 2008, for a 19.5 percent increase from last year at this time. The total was an expected drop from the July 2009 overall sales of 595, due to the traditional slower summer season. But the fact that sales did not dip as low as last year brought…
A sign of recovery: bidding wars for houses
Sunday, September 13th, 2009 at 7:00am. 392 Views, 0 Comments.
But before anyone cracks open the bubbly, take note: The phenomenon -- by far -- remains the exception, not the rule.
Still, experts take the news as a sign that the region's long-suffering real estate market might have found some footing, loosening the grip that buyers have enjoyed and perhaps heralding better days ahead.
Because real estate is such a big part of Southwest Florida's economy, the return of home bidding could also be a sign that the recession -- which started earlier here than nationally and reached more deeply -- could be running its course.
The Herald-Tribune analyzed Multiple Listing Service data for all home and condo…
Siesta Key Made the New York Times
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 at 1:43pm. 762 Views, 0 Comments.
Here is a great article from the New York Times about Siesta Key beach. I reprinted the article below.
If They Gave Awards for Sand ... Well, They Do
Fate smiled on Siesta Key, near Sarasota on Florida’s Gulf Coast, giving it powdery white quartz sand that stays cool even in the hottest summer weather.
By ELIZABETH MAKER
Published: September 4, 2009
SUMMER may seem an odd time to flee to Florida, but thanks to a happy accident of geology, there’s one small island there that may be better to visit the more the mercury rises.“Do you really have to put this in your paper?” asked a frequent visitor, Linda Guckenberger of Columbus, Ind. “Siesta Key is a hidden treasure, especially in the summer. The heat in Indiana is…
Bird Key Waterfront Home Sold
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 at 10:17am. 445 Views, 0 Comments.
Take a look at this amazing home on Bird Key that sold earlier this year. This home at 552 South Spoonbill sold May 6th, 2009 for $4,750,000. It was a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2 half bathroom bayfront home with 8,108 square feet under air. The views of the water looking over to Lido Key are amazing. A benefit of living on Bird Key is the water depth. Homes on the bay can usually accommodate a nice sized boat compared to other areas of Sarasota.
Bird Key Homes For Sale
- 37 single family homes currently for sale
- $9,990,000 - highest asking price
- $550,000 - lowest asking price
- $2,424,375 - average asking price
- $1,750,000 - medium asking price
Visit my Bird Key home sold page to view other sales that have occured in 2009. If you are looking to buy or…
Bird Key Real Estate and Photos
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 12:37pm. 354 Views, 0 Comments.
Looking for a waterfront home in Sarasota, Florida? Take a look at these Bird Key photos that I just uploaded to my website. Bird Key is a highly sought after waterfront community off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. It is made up of just over 500 homes that are conveniently located between downtown Sarasota and Lido Key & St. Armands Key. Residents of Bird Key have easy access to Lido, Longboat and Siesta Key beaches, cultural amenities of Sarasota, various shopping districts, countless restaurants, a myriad of golf courses to play on and plenty of other fun destinations.
Bird Key Homes For Sale
There are plenty of wonderful homes for sale on Bird Key. Prices for a garden or non waterfront homes are starting in the $400,000's with bayfront mansions up…
5 Fun Things to do in Sarasota, Florida
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 6:21am. 1014 Views, 0 Comments.
1) Beaches - Sarasota, Florida is well known for the gorgeous beaches. Visitors from all over the world come to Sarasota to frollick on the beaches and play in the water. There are many wonderful beaches to enjoy in the area. Looking for a beach with a little action? Visit the world reknowned Siesta Key beach. It is consistently ranked as one of the world's prettiest beaches. The white sand is made up of quartz that is quite refreshing. Looking for a little more peace and quiet? Go to Longboat Key beach. There you can feel like the entire beach belongs to you and just a few others. There is not a large public beach with plenty of parking so the beach is very quiet. You could walk for miles and only see a few people. You could also visit the…
