Friday, May 18, 2012

Investment Opportunities at Midnight Cove on Siesta Key

Another potential investment opportunity to consider is a condo at Midnight Cove. These condominiums, which stretch from the Gulf of Mexico to Little Sarasota Bay, allow weekly rentals and have an excellent on-site rental program. There is deeded beach access at Midnight Cove on the Gulfside. Amenities at this beautiful resort include a club house, swimming pool and tennis courts.

There are currently 17 Midnight Cove condos for sale on over 11 acres of tropically lanscaped grounds. Prices range from $229,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath unit with 860 square feet to $749,000 for a spacious unit with over 1400 square feet and 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. One condo is under contract and 6 condos have sold in the last six months.  Recent sales prices ranged from $250,000 to $670,000.

Siesta Key Public Beach and Siesta Key Village are both within minutes of Midnight Cove. The public beach provides beach chairs and umbrellas rentals, a Pavilion with refreshments and rest room facilities. There are also volleyball and tennis courts for the active beach set.

For cultural activities, spend an evening away from the beach in downtown Sarasota. A bustling commercial environment yet culturally rich. Visit the ballet, opera, symphony or the many galleries on Palm Avenue. There is theatre available in Sarasota too.

Contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 if you are interested in viewing Siesta Key neighborhoods. Our Siesta Key REALTORS will guide you through a smooth real estate transaction.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Boca Siesta Condominiums on Siesta Key

Boca Siesta is located just south of Dolphin Bay condominiums on Siesta Key. Many of these Siesta Key condos offer beautiful views of the boat basin. These condos were built in 1984 on one of the world's most beautiful parcels on the Intracoastal. Siesta Key Public Beach is within walking distance and offers visitors plenty of beach activities. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available, a picnic area, a beach pavilion with refreshments and rest rooms, as well as volleyball and tennis courts.

The Sarasota MLS currently reports 3 Boca Siesta condos for sale. Prices currently range from $319,000 to $1,499,999. There are 2 condos under contract and one condo at Boca Siesta Bayside townhouses sold in the last year. The selling price was $1,250,000.

Boca Siesta offers its residents a secure lobby, a waterfront clubhouse, heated swimming and spa as well as tennis courts and boat slips. Siesta Key's public beach is .33 miles and Siesta Key Village is close too for shopping and dining.

For residents and vacationers looking for cultural activities, downtown Sarasota is a short drive. You can attend a performance at the Van Wezel or browse masterpieces at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Palm Avenue provides an array of galleries and design centers. There are also plenty of outstanding restaurants and shopping venues in the downtown area too.

Contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for a Siesta Key REALTOR to guide you through Siesta Key real estate choices.

More Siesta Key Info:

Siesta Key YouTube Video

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Bay Oaks Condominiums on Siesta Key

Located on mid-island near the Stickney Point Bridge on Siesta Key, Bay Oaks condominiums are right across the street from Casa Blanca. These condos have an onsite management company and allow weekly rentals. Investors love the flexibility of the rental program, and often look for a deal here.

Bay Oaks recently added pavers in the entry areas adding polish and a great finishing touch to the lush tropical landscaping. The No. 1 Beach in America is right across the street and the condo complex offers a selection of amenities including a BBQ area, heated swimming pool, tennis court, club house, and a fishing pier.

The Sarasota MLS currently reports 7 condos for sale at Bay Oaks. Four condominiums have sold in the last six months with prices ranging from $136,000 to $275,000.  Current list prices range from $169,900 to $349,000.

You can get a good idea of the Siesta Key condo lifestyle from our YouTube video below.





Siesta Key Village offers residents of Bay Oaks an array of restaurants and special shops as well as breakfast cafes, pharmacy, bank and more. For more shopping and dining, Sarasota's mainland is a quick drive over the south Siesta Key Bridge.  Downtown Sarasota offers cultural amenities including the ballet, opera, symphony and theater. For art lovers, there's quite a selection of art galleries and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.