New listing - Siesta Key Condo Terrace East

I just listed a gorgeous condominium in The Terrace East building on Siesta Key. This building is located in the village of Siesta Key. It offers fabulous views of the beach and crystal clear waters of Gulf of Mexico. Tired of hopping in your car to do anything fun? No need to drive when you live here. This location allows you to walk to the beach, shopping, restaurants, ice cream, entertainment or a drink with your friends.

The condominium is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1,375 square foot unit on the 4th floor. It has been remodeled with new ceramic tile flooring, new kitchen cabinets, appliances and granite countertops.

Asking price $899,000. To view the unit call me at 941-812-6272.

February Sales

Here are some sales figures for February 2008 and February 2007. I pulled these numbers from the Sarasota MLS. The areas included in the totals are for Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, Casey Key, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Osprey and Nokomis. All other areas were exluded.

February 2007
Total single family homes transactions: 180
Total condo transactions: 215

February 2008
Total single family homes transactions: 170
Total condo transactions: 93

February 2007
Longboat Key homes: 5
Longboat Key condo: 14

February 2008
Longboat Key homes: 7
Longboat Key condo: 14

February 2007
Siesta Key homes: 7
Siesta Key condo: 11

February 2008
Siesta Key homes: 5
Siesta Key condo: 12

February 2007
Lido Key homes: 0
Lido Key condo: 1

February 2008
Lido Key homes: 1
Lido Key condo: 5

February 2007
Casey Key homes: 1

February 2008
Casey Key homes: 2

February 2007
Bird Key homes: 1

February 2008
Bird Key homes: 1

February 2007
Lakewood Ranch homes: 23
Lakewood Ranch condo: 12

February 2008
Lakewood Ranch homes: 31
Lakewood Ranch condo: 3

Pending Transactions - These are all of the properties in the areas mentioned above that are currently under contract and waiting to close.

Total single family homes: 421
Total condominiums: 225

Longboat Key homes: 9
Longboat Key condos: 38

Siesta Key homes: 18
Siesta Key condos: 41

Lido Key homes: 3
Lido Key condos: 2

Casey Key homes: 3

Bird Key homes: 4

Lakewood Ranch homes: 46
Lakewood Ranch condos: 10

Condo on Siesta Key

Our client wanted some better photos of her Peppertree condo that we are marketing. So we had our photographer go out there and do a reshoot. They turned out great in my opinion. Below are a couple of the new photos. What do you think?

I am amazed at some of the grainy, dark and horrible photos that real estate agents use to market their properties. In a market like this you really need to stand out from the rest of the pack. Good photos certainly help do that.

Peppertree Condo For Sale

We just listed a gorgeous beach front condominium in Peppertree Gulfside. This town home offers breathtaking unobstructed gulf, beach and sunset views and is located within steps of the world famous white sands of Siesta Key. This unique 3 bedroom beach front condo boasts several picturesque windows from the living area and master bedroom that provide generous natural light and stunning views. This popular gulf to bay condo development offers two swimming pools, clubhouse, exercise room, tennis courts and great management. Asking price is $1,050,000.

To see this stunning Siesta Key condo please call me at 941-308-6491.

Just Sold on Siesta Key

This stunning home near Siesta Key beach just sold for $930,000. The seller and buyer were represented by SKY Sotheby's International Realty.

Property description:

Tropical elegance abounds in this tri-level town home. Immaculately maintained by original owner, this residence was built in 2002. Enjoy a peaceful very private complex of 4 residences with elevator, over sized 2 and a half car garage and the pool right outside your door. First level - enjoy an open kitchen area as well as the inviting and comfortable family room. Second level - three bedrooms and two full baths. Third level - wonderful entertainment room, or 4th bedroom. This room opens to an over sized rooftop lanai to enjoy views of the Gulf and sunsets. Come relax on the Key.

Just Sold on Siesta Key!

This stunning home on Roberts Point Road on Siesta Key just closed on the 18th of this month for $3,950,000. This beautiful bay front John Cannon home is located in the exclusive private enclave of Roberts Point on the north end of Siesta Key. It has exceptional design, expansive bay views and an open and spacious floor plan make this amazing residence the perfect place to live and entertain. The home has floor-to-ceiling windows showcase an infinity-edge pool, generous outdoor patio, private dock and panoramic views of Sarasota bay. The home was listed by SKY Sotheby's International Realty.

The Sanderling Club

I had the pleasure of showing a home in The Sanderling Club last weekend. This is a great neighborhood if you are looking for a luxurious home on the beach in a gated community. It also offers plenty of recreational amenities include: deeded beach access, tennis courts, private gulf front cabanas, marina with boat docks and security.

View all of the homes for sale in The Sanderling Club here. To see any of these homes contact me or call me at 941-308-6491.

Siesta Key Inventories

Here is a quick update on inventory levels on Siesta Key.

270 single family homes for sale
555 condominiums for sale

Siesta Key single family homes
$0 - $1,000,000 - 110 homes for sale
$1,000,001 - $2,000,000 - 83 homes for sale
$2,000,001 - $3,000,000 - 34 homes for sale
over $3,000,001 - 44 homes for sale

Siesta Key condominiums
$0 - $500,000 - 153 condos for sale
$500,001 - $1,000,000 - 306 condos for sale
$1,000,001 - $2,000,000 - 79 condos for sale
Over $2,000,001 - 18 condos for sale

Just Sold - Siesta Key Condominium

A client of mine purchased a lovely 2 bedroom/2 bath Siesta Key condo in this 6 unit complex on Siesta Key beach. This 1,363 square foot unit had gulf views, vaulted ceilings, woodburning fireplace, wrap-around terrace, and was furnished with a washer & dryer in the unit. The complex has a swimming pool overlooking the gorgeous beaches of Siesta Key.

Please contact me if you are thinking of buying or selling a condo on Siesta Key or any other area of Sarasota. I can be reached easily on my cell phone at 941-812-6272. Click on the links below to see condos for sale on Siesta Key.

• $0 - $500,000
• $500 - $1 million
• $1 million - $2 million
• Over $2 million