Thursday, September 29, 2011

Longboat Key Condos On the Move

Longboat Key Condos Report - September 2011

In a February 2011 Longboat Key condominium update, there were over 400 Longboat Key condos for sale listed in the Sarasota MLS. Currently the inventory of condos for sale on Longboat Key including villas and town houses is 322 and prices now range from $94,987 for a one bedroom, one bath condo at Windway Bay to $5,000,000 for a new construction at Bleu Claire. The lowest priced condo in February 2011 was $70,000.  There are 52 condos under contract on Longboat Key and 174 condos have sold in the last six months. Check out February's sales numbers -- Longboat Key condos are moving!

Longboat Key Community Videos

Most of the popular Longboat Key condos provide outstanding amenities for their residents. View some of our Sarasota real estate videos on YouTube, including many videos on Longboat Key. Our community videos like the one below give buyers an excellent idea of the amenities provided owners of each building as well as the outside surroundings, the beach and the activities close to the communities.



Condos for Sale on Longboat Key

Here are some of our favorite buildings with available condos for sale.

Gulf Side Condos for Sale

Aquarius Club: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, $499,900
Privateer: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, $425,000
Beachplace: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, $429,000
Castillian: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $525,000
Seaplace: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, $439,000
Islander Club: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, $545,000
Sea Gate Club: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, $549,000
Shore: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, $629,500
Beaches: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, $899,000
Water Club: 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, $1,350,000

Bayside Condos for Sale

Harbour Links: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, $409,000
Fairway Bay: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, $445,000
Harbour Oaks: 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 449,000
Grand Bay: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, $519,900
Marina Bay: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, $849,000
Tangerine Bay: 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, $879,000

Click the highlighted link for the more information about Longboat Key condos. Contact the BuySarasota.com Team for an agent experienced in selling condos on Longboat Key. We have an excellent team of realtors who specialize in all areas of Sarasota.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Longboat Key Condos at the Shore

The Shore condominiums on the north end of Longboat Key are one of the few condos on Longboat Key that allow owners to have a large pet.  This community is right on Longboat Key Beach, and its residents enjoy the ambiance of a smaller community with only 53 residences and very nice amenities.  The tropical grounds are well-maintained, and these Longboat Key condos can be leased a minimum of 2 months, 2 times per year.

The Shore Video

Our video of the Shore Longboat Key will give you an idea of the community, the views, the beach and its amenities.



Amenities at the Shore

The Gulf front community of the Shore was built in the 1970s and offers an array of amenities including a social room with a "big screen" TV, banquet tables, and ping pong.  There is also a library with a nice selections of books.  The heated swimming pool at the Shore is beach and Gulf front.

Sales Activity at the Shore on Longboat Key

Currently the Sarasota MLS reports only 2 condos for sale at the Shore.  List prices are $550,000 and $650,000 for the 2 bedrooms condos.  In the last six months, there have been 3 sales at the Shore.  Sales prices ranged from $345,000 to $637,500.  The last condominium sold at the Shore was by Judi Kerzner of Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.  Congratulations Judi!

For more information on Longboat Key condos for sale, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467.  Our agents are experienced in selling the Shore, Water Club and condos behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club.  We have agents who can guide you through a smooth closing of your Sarasota Florida real estate transactions.