Siesta Key Real Estate Update June 30, 2010

Sarasota Barrier Islands

Who hasn’t dreamed of watching the sunset from their deck; of taking an early morning walk along a quiet beach, searching for shells; of swimming in warm waters in front of your home or along glorious white sand beaches; of taking a boat out to deep water to sail or do battle with the big fish; of playing a round of golf with the gulf as your backdrop. That’s what life is like on Sarasota’s barrier islands. Beach, Bay or Back Nine...Live the Dream

Sarasota Barrier Island: Siesta Key

Siesta Key is located on an eight mile long barrier island known for it's powdery white sands. The moment you step onto just one of the many beaches, Siesta Key will captivate you. From sunrise to sunset, Siesta Key's world-famous beaches display their unsurpassed beauty.
From its beach cottages and mid-rise condos to its elegant waterfront homes, this Sarasota barrier island exudes that “old Florida” feeling of friendly neighbors, soft sand between your toes and a cool breeze blowing in off the Gulf. It’s white sand beaches are consistently ranked among the best in the nation and its two villages offer shopping that runs from chic to funky and dining that ranges from family friendly to elegant.

Population: Less than 8000 permanent residents

Current Listings data from the My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service:

Single Family Homes:

There are currently 170 Single Family Siesta Key homes active on the market for sale priced from $269,000 to $15,000,000.

There are currently 39 Single Family Siesta Key homes under contract (sale pending) priced from $235,000 to $ 3,945,000.

So far this year 77 Single Family homes have sold on Siesta Key selling for $232,000 to $6,425,000.

Condos on Siesta key:

There are currently 366 Condos on Siesta Key active on the market for sale priced from $150,000 to $3,200,000.

There are currently 44 Condos on Siesta Key under contract (sale pending) priced from $140,000 to $1,299,000.

So far this year 132 Condos have sold on Siesta Key selling for $148,000 to $2,450,000.

The Herron Group / Nick Herron & Kathleen Herron with RE/MAX Alliance Group would be glad to show you any of these properties. We can be reached at 941.350.5035 or Nickherron@comcast.net


Beach, Bay or Back Nine...Live the Dream