Five Downtown Sarasota Condos with Great Views

Yearning for a more metropolitan lifestyle without many of the hassles of a large city. Downtown Sarasota is a great place to live if you want to be within walking distance to the Sarasota bayfront, Marina Jacks, numerous restaurants, art galleries, cozy retail stores, Florida Studio Theatre, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Opera and several other cultural venues.

One of the benefits of living in downtown Sarasota are fabulous views of downtown, Marina Jacks, Sarasota bay and the barrier islands like Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key. There are several places in the downtown area that offer a fabulous view. Here are five of them:

888 and 988

If water views are what you are after then take a look at the Condo on the Bay community. Most people in Sarasota know them as 888 and 988 condos. These condos offer spectacular water, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key views. If you get high enough in the buildings you will see the Gulf of Mexico and have magnificent sunsets. Condo on the Bay was developed in 1982. There are 272 condos that face west. Amenities include tennis courts, swimming pool, security, manned guard gate and exercise facilities. Prices currently range from $429,900 to $795,000

1350 Main

1350 Main Sarasota condos are great if you want to be within footsteps of all of the amenities of downtown Sarasota. If you get high enough in the building there are some great views. I recently sold unit 1302 that faced north/north west. It had some amazing water and city views. The condo units in 1350 Main that face due west also have great views of the Sarasota bay, Bird Key, Siesta Key and Big Pass. Prices currently range from $325,000 to $1,850,000.

Beau Ciel

Beau Ciel Sarasota is one of the nicest newer condos in downtown Sarasota. This 44 unit building was developed in 2003 and is located right next to the Hyatt hotel. The views here are spectacular. Looking to the west and you will see the Sarasota bay and Longboat Key. To the south and east and you have great views of the Ritz Carlton, boat basin and downtown Sarasota skyline. Prices currently range from $749,000 to $7,700,000.

La Bellasara

La Bellasara is located on Golden Gate Point. This 28 unit magnificent Italian styles condo development was built in 2006. It offers really nice views of Marina Jacks, Sarasota bay and the downtown Sarasota skyline. These condos are very spacious with square footages ranging from 3,135 and going up to 6,867. The terraces are expansive offering residents delightful outdoor living. Currently prices range from $2,400,000 to $6,850,000.

Bay Plaza

Bay Plaza not only offers great water and marina views but residents also have easy access to all of the amenities that downtown has to offer. This 1982 built condo has 102 units and offers magnificent amenities. There is a 24 hour, 7 day a week valet service for residents. Prices currently range from $529,900 to $635,000.

If you want to buy or sell a Sarasota condo give Marc a call at 941.812.6272.