Saturday, January 14, 2012

Are You Searching the Sarasota MLS for Longboat Key Real Estate?

If you are searching the Sarasota MLS for Longboat Key real estate, the market is doing quite well. Sarasota MLS showings are up, and buyers are still trying to catch the last of the deals before inventory depletes too much. Our Christmas season was excellent with an array of buyers from all over the world. St. Armands Circle was packed with residents and visitors.

The Sarasota Association of Realtors released their stats for the month of December 2011 last week reporting another month with "up" sales of Sarasota real estate. The market is getting back to normal.

If you are searching for a Longboat Key condo, take a look at the list below which includes luxury condos like Water Club Longboat Key or more affordable condos such as Fairway Bay. Dream a little! Our website provides community info, all listings available for sale, pictures, videos and more.

Condo Communities to Consider on Longboat Key

Water Club
L Ambiance
En Provence
Fairway Bay
Positano
Promenade
Sanctuary
Beachplace
Seaplace
Privateer
Sea Gate Club

Contact the John Allen Team for Sarasota MLS information on any Longboat Key or Sarasota real estate. We can help you with your search. Call John Allen at 941-544-6467 or send us an email.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Million Dollar Homes on Longboat Key

Spending a Million Dollars on a Longboat Key Florida Home?

 
It is still a buyer's market for purchasing a Longboat Key home. Prices have adjusted considerably and sellers are becoming more reasonable and working with buyers to get their properties sold. You don't have to buy a short sale or a foreclosure home on Longboat Key or Sarasota to get a good value.  Some of the best properties are gone but inventory is still excellent on Longboat Key.

 
The Sarasota MLS reports over 150 single family homes on Longboat Key for sale. There's quite a selection of available properties for buyers dreaming of living on Longboat Key.  If you don't want to spend more than a million dollars, there are over 70 homes available starting with a $245,000 short sale.

 
Under $1 Million Single Family Homes:

 
Long Beach: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths -- $270,000
Country Club Shores: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths -- $319,900
Country Club Shores: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths -- $499,000
Bay Isles: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths -- $549,000
Bayview Estates:  3 bedrooms, 2 baths -- $695,000
Country Club Shores:  3 bedrooms, 2 baths -- $777,777
Dream Island:  3 bedrooms, 2 baths -- $875,000
Longboat Key: 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths -- $995,000

 
For more information on Longboat Key homes for sale, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 or send us an email for a prompt reply.


Monday, November 8, 2010

Condos at Sea Gate Club on Longboat Key

Are you looking for a home on the beach that provides spectacular views of the water and the beach? If so, you might want to take a closer look at Sea Gate Club on Longboat Key. While the units at Sea Gate Club are relatively small, as they range in size from 1,046 to 1,513 square feet, they are the perfect choice for those who don’t need a whole lot of space, who want to be close to the beach and who want to be in the middle of all of the action that Longboat Key, FL has to offer.


Situated directly on the beach, the 90 unit Longboat Key condo provides residents with easy access to the beach. In addition, the Harbourside portion of the Longboat Key Club and the Avenue of Flowers are both within walking distance of the Sea Gate Club on Longboat Key, which means residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy the amenities these two attractions have to offer. Similarly, St. Armands Circle and Sarasota are both a mere minutes away, which means residents can quickly and easily access a variety of shopping, dining and recreational opportunities. With so much to offer, it is no wonder Sea Gate Club Longboat Key is such a popular place to live.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Condos at Positano Longboat Key

Are you looking for a low-density condo development in the Longboat Key area? If so, you might want to take a closer look at Positano on Longboat Key. With just 29 spacious condos situated on 10 acres of beautiful beachfront property, Positano Longboat Key provides residents with ample space while also offering a number of excellent amenities as well as a great location in the middle of the island.


Overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Positano on Longboat Key is only a short drive from Sarasota and the popular St. Armands Circle. Furthermore, each unit offers a number of luxury features, including gourmet kitchens, dramatic views and large terraces. The first floor condos also have their own private swimming pools, with residents only needing to walk down a private set of stairs to reach their private pools. With private garages and elevators provided to each unit owner, privacy is certainly maintained for each resident of Positano on Longboat Key.

In addition to the many luxury features found within each unit at Positano on Longboat Key, residents also enjoy access to a number of onsite amenities. Some of these include a heated swimming pool and hot tub, exercise facilities and a clubhouse.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Sunset Beach on Longboat Key

Conveniently located on the south end of Longboat Key, Sunset Beach condos offer more than just amazing views and easy access to the many attractions the area has to offer. This gated tropical paradise is well maintained and residents as well as visitors enjoy a number of beachfront amenities.


Constructed in 1984, Sunset Beach on Longboat Key is comprised of 64 units. Amenities at Sunset Beach include a spa/hot tub and a heated swimming pool. Many units offer water views, and all residents enjoy access to the beach. Covered parking is available, and there are elevators at this property.

Sunset Beach on Longboat Key residents take part in an easy Longboat Key lifestyle including shelling, walking jogging, golfing -- or just relaxing at Longboat Key Beach. These condos are only minutes from the downtown Sarasota area as well as famous St. Armands Circle. Therefore, for residents of Sunset Beach on Longboat Key, literally hundreds of different shopping, cultural and dining venues are available as well as numerous recreational opportunities.

Contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 to make an appointment to view condos for sale at Sunset Beach.  Our agents will guide you to a smooth Longboat Key real estate closing.

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Sunset Beach Condominiums

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Sanctuary - Luxury Condos Behind the Gates of the Longboat Key Club

Sanctuary condominiums are prestigiously located behind the gates of the Longboat Key Club. Buyers at these 4 luxury buildings are looking for luxury, convenience and outstanding amenities. Sanctuary offers its residents the works. Within walking distance to the Longboat Key Club facilities and the golf course, Sanctuary has it all! There’s a Clubhouse with a kitchen, two Har-Tru tennis courts as well as the beach.

St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota are minutes away from the Sanctuary, or take an island excursion and enjoy fishing, sailing, shelling or just a relaxing day in Paradise!

Currently, the Sarasota MLS reports 8 condos for sale at Sanctuary Longboat Key. Prices range from $899,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo with over 1700 sq.ft. to $1,800,000 for over 3,000 sq.ft. and 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths. There is one pending sale at Sanctuary and 9 condos at Sanctuary have sold in the last year.

Call the John Allen Team today for to work with experienced Longboat Key Realtors. Our agents regularly show luxury condominiums including Positano, L Ambiance and  Villa di Lancia.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Longboat Key Homes for Sale from $700,000-$800,000

There are 13 Longboat Key homes from $700,000-$800,000 in the Sarasota MLS.  Many of these beautiful Longboat Key homes are on canals that wide to the open waters of Sarasota Bay.  You can find maintenance free homes in gated communities on Longboat Key as well as condominiums, villas and townhouses.  Waterfront properties are outstanding on this tropically landscaped Key.

In August of 2009, our last update Longboat Key homes from $700,000-$800,000, the Sarasota MLS reported 10 homes available for sale in this price range. In the last six months, six homes have sold that were listed at $700,000-$800,000.  Selling prices prices ranged from $630,000 to $715,000.

You can browse all the homes for sale on our main website and add your own parameters for the number of bedrooms, baths, pool, etc. that will get you results that match your real estate needs.  Longboat Key properties currently total .

Hot Subdivisions:

Country Club Shores
Bay Isles
Emerald Harbor
Long Beach
Longboat Shores

If you need more information about Longboat Key homes for sale, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 or email us to schedule an appointment to view any property on Longboat Key. We regularly show condos, villas and townhouses on Longboat Key too.