Archive for the ‘Neighborhood Reports’ Category
Posted by John Butzko on February 2, 2012
Find a unique range of home styles and opportunities in Pirate Harbor. Pictured: 24217 Treasure Island Blvd.
Situated on the banks of Charlotte Harbor is Punta Gorda’s best-kept secret, Pirate Harbor. Pirate Harbor is a quiet eclectic waterfront community with charms not seen or experienced anywhere else in Charlotte County. Amenities such as fine dining, excellent golf courses and shopping are all nearby. But the real charm of Pirate Harbor is nature. Whether it just relaxing on your lanai watching the tropical wildlife or sitting on your dock enjoying sunsets, you will become immersed in the peaceful natural beauty found in this unique enclave. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on January 26, 2012
Discover resort-style living in Longboat Key's Beachplace. Pictured: 1055 Gulf of Mexico Drive, #206.
Set on the cherished south end of Longboat Key, the Beachplace condominium development is a wonderful community with a comfortable resort feel. Encompassing 31 acres and over 1,400 feet of prime Gulf of Mexico frontage, this sought after location enjoys proximity to the world-class shopping and dining of St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota. Enveloped by lush tropical landscaping and well-maintained grounds, Beachplace is a beautiful place to call home with a wealth of amenities that include 24-hour security, tennis courts, a Junior Olympic-size pool, a children’s pool, a Jacuzzi, outdoor grills, and a clubhouse with a fitness center and an activity room overlooking the beach.
Beachplace is desirable for year-round residents and investors, as it allows one-month rentals and an opportunity for income potential. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on January 19, 2012
Palm Island offers a relaxed, tropical ambiance accessible only by boat. Pictured: 370 Bocilla Dr.
Spectacular sunsets of the Gulf of Mexico greet you each evening when you arrive by boat or car ferry to the stunning beauty of Palm Island, a gorgeous laidback island paradise located just off the coast of Cape Haze. Comprised of four interconnected islands accessible only by boat, the pace of life is befitting to its calm, tropically elegant ambiance.
A fabulous place to spend your vacation or a lifetime enjoying the beaches, tennis, diving or frequenting fabulous restaurants, authentic island life is epitomized through gliding yachts, golden shores and traditional beach homes. The marina, located on the mainland, offers convenient storage for your boat with easy accessibility to the island. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on January 5, 2012
Find a wide mix of home styles and sizes in Tropical Harbor. Pictured: 628 Poinsettia Ave.
Located in Ellenton, Florida, Tropical Harbor is a great community consisting of just 116 home sites that were built between 1958 and as recently as 2011. Many of the properties are located on canals that lead directly to the Manatee River, which provides easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. This community features homes of all sizes and price ranges, starting at 884 square feet and growing to 5,100 square feet, and is rich in varying styles from Old Florida bungalows to Mediterranean-style estates.
Market Activity –Tropical Harbor
There are currently two homes on the market in Tropical Harbor that are under contract. One is listed for sale at $149,000 and has 1,247 square feet, two bedrooms and one bathroom. This home is located on a canal with a boat dock along the seawall.
The second home is listed for sale at $353,500 and has 3,784 square feet, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. This residence was built in 2007 with a pool and is also located on a canal.
One of the most recent sales in Tropical Harbor was listed by Debbie Vogler of Michael Saunders & Company and sold for $290,000. Adorned with neutral colors and located on a canal with a boat lift, this three-bedroom, 2,034-square-foot home featured many updates, including a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Why Choose Tropical Harbor?
The bottom line on what makes this community so appealing to buyers is that it offers a great mix of home sizes to suit all tastes. Also, if you enjoy water activities, Tropical Harbor features a great location for water sports and recreation.
Ellenton is located in northern Manatee County, and Tropical Harbor is just minutes to I-75, which makes commuting to both the Tampa Bay region and Sarasota a breeze.
Posted by John Butzko on December 21, 2011
Located along Midnight Pass Road on beautiful Siesta Key, seven-story Harbor Towers is the perfect place for those who enjoy the feeling of a grand hotel while having their boat at their door. Upon entrance to the community, a welcoming waterfall creates the ambiance of a luxurious tropical vacation enveloped by lush, meticulously kept landscaping. Both spacious and relaxing, the attractive lobby offers a quiet atmosphere and comfortable seating. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on December 15, 2011
Pictured: 1763 Cartina Way
A prestigious, gated golf course community of 640 homes with welcoming neighbors, Waterford is located just moments from downtown Venice and beautiful area beaches. Waterford offers a variety of residential, deed restricted options, from homes of over 4,400 square feet to villas in the 1,300-square-foot range. It is composed of 10 smaller communities with individual homeowners associations, and a master homeowners association with architectural and property maintenance responsibility and oversight. The association fees are very reasonable. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on November 23, 2011
Find the perfect waterfront lifestyle in Bay Isles Harbor on Longboat Key.
Located at the south end of Longboat Key, the Harbor Section of Bay Isles is a luxury waterfront community set within its own private gated enclave in exclusive Bay Isles. The Harbor Section of Bay Isles has 60 custom homes with boating access and deepwater dockage that leads directly into Sarasota Bay. Having long been considered by many to be among the most desirable communities on Longboat Key, Harbor Section offers its owners membership to the Bay Isles Beach Club, which is located right on the beautiful Longboat Key Beach with its 11 miles of white sandy beach.
Market Activity – Harbor Section of Bay Isles
Real estate activity on Longboat Key has been brisk. There are currently five homes for sale in the Harbor Section ranging in price from $1,295,000—for a home built in 1986 with over 3,800 square feet—to $2,495,000—for a home built in 2002 with over 4,500 square feet.
The most recent sale in the Harbor Section was listed by Michael Moulton of Michael Saunders & Company’s Longboat Key office. This was the highest sale in the Harbor Section this year. This breathtaking property was newly built in 2011 and designed by architect Cliff Scholz, builder Steve Carr, and landscaping designer Michael Gilkey. This home boasts over 5,000 square feet and sold for $3,097,000. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on November 17, 2011
Enjoy waterfront living just moments from the excitement of downtown Sarasota.
Just minutes from downtown Sarasota, Golden Gate Point is a 22-acre peninsula with envious water views and some of the most luxurious condominiums in Sarasota. Originally owned by circus magnate John Ringling, the property—known then as Cedar Point—has gone through several evolutions to reach its current state as a luxury residential community.
Market Activity – Golden Gate Point
To date, there are 23 active listings. These range from interior units beginning at $139K to a lavish, 6,000-square-foot bayfront front home with unprecedented views of the Marina Jack harbor and downtown available for $6 million. In between are two- and three-bedroom units with great views of Ringling Bridge starting at $500K. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on November 10, 2011
Pictured: 6165 Palomino Circle
Mote Ranch is a wonderful, deed-restricted community conveniently located just north of University Parkway off Honore—with easy access to I-75, the amenities of Lakewood Ranch to the east, and just minutes to downtown Sarasota. The community was named for William Mote, the namesake of Mote Marine Laboratory. There is a plethora of restaurants, shops and services to enjoy along the University Parkway corridor, which is connected to Palm-Aire Country Club via Old Farm Road. The Braden River borders the eastern edge of the neighborhood, and the association has provided a dock for residents to fish or just enjoy the beauty of “old Florida.” Fishermen partake in weekly bass tournaments, and there is a kayak/canoe ramp next to the dock for access to the river. This is the freshwater river that flows from the north in Lakewood Ranch down to Lake Evers, which is the reservoir for the City of Bradenton. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on November 3, 2011
Pictured: 4519 Shark Drive.
A great community located off SR-64, Riverdale offers a great mix of homes, which were mostly built in the 1980s through 2006 and ranging in size from 1,100 square feet to over 6,000 square feet. Many of these residences are located on canals leading to the Manatee River through a boat lock. For boaters, this is an easy access point to the river and on to the Gulf of Mexico. (more…)
