Sarasota Homes for Sale West of the Trail

Near Sarasota Memorial Hospital, West of the Trail homes are popular due to their convenient location to the hospital, beach, downtown Sarasota and all the cultural events and entertain of the area. Neighborhood restaurants West of the Trail offer specials many times per year, and locals as well as visitors love the friendly service and well prepared meals.  A true walking neighborhood, West of the Trail real estate is popular with families and retirees.

Southside Village offers specialty shops, hairdressers and professional services to locals as well as international visitors. Residents West of the Trail enjoy outside dining in this lovely neighborhood and pooches are allowed at select locations.  Sam's Sneads and Knick's Tavern have patio dining that accomodate your pooch. Be sure to follow the rules.

The Sarasota MLS reports many good choices of West of the Trail homes for sale currently on popular streets like Hillview, Laurel and Wisteria.  Homes selection in Harbor Acres include waterfront as well as inland.  Cherokee Park is another West of the Trail neighborhood to consider.  Owner with elementary school children enjoy walking their children to school every day.

If you would like to view a Sarasota home for sale in this neighborhood, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467.  Our real estate team shows home throughout Sarasota including luxury homes West of the Trail.

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Lake Club - Lakewood Ranch Real Estate

With some of the premier real estate in the Sarasota area, the Lake Club Lakewood Ranch is comprised of 768 home sites on 1500 acres of lushly landscaped property providing extraordinary vistas of lakes and lagoon.

The elegantly designed Tuscan clubhouse is over 16,000 square feet.  There is a day spa, two multi-level swimming pools, excellent fitness center, tennis courts as well as concierge services.  The concierge service provides assistance to owners who need dinner reservation, pet sitters and massages.

Lake Club - Homes for Sale

The Sarasota MLS currently reports over 7 single family homes for sale in the Lake Club. Prices range from $949,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with over 3,000 square feet to $1,954,000 for a Savoy home to be built on a "Plantation homesite." There is one home under contract and 4 homes have sold in the Lake Club in the last year.

Builders Build Green

In 2005, Lakewood Ranch builders started building "green."

• Anchor Builders
• John Cannon Homes
• Peregrine Homes
• Pruett Builders
• Landmark Development
• Lee Wetherington
• London Bay Homes
• Marc Rutenberg Homes
• Todd Johnson Homes
• Westwater Construction

Lakewood Ranch is currently the largest master-planned "Green" community in the United States. Lakewood Ranch offers golf, tennis, polo and cricket to its residents. The shopping and dining districts of "the Ranch" are conveniently located to all of Lakewood Ranch's Villages. Residents enjoy the planned events and festivals organized by the community throughout the year as well as enjoying their active lifestyles.
Lakewood Ranch Video

Click on our Lakewood Ranch real estate video below to experience life at the "Ranch!"



If you are searching for a home for sale in the Sarasota area, Lakewood Ranch homes might be perfect for your family. This award winning community provides outstanding real estate option for buyers. Call the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 to schedule an appointment to view homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch.

Sarasota Polo Grounds, golf courses and beach are all minutes away from the Lake Club.

Cascades Sarasota Video

Cascades Sarasota has some of the best amenities offered by  gated communities in this area.  It's a fabulous neighborhood for retirees who want to stay active.  There's tennis, an indoor-outdoor swimming pool, an incredible spacious clubhouse with socials gathering rooms, dining areas, hobby room, billiards and much more!

There are currently 5 homes for sales in Cascades Sarasota and 2 homes are under contract.  This popular community had 11 sales in the last six months.  Check out this community in our Cascades Sarasota video.



If you are interested in more information about Cascades Sarasota, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for an agent who specializes there.  Our Sarasota real estate agents are experienced and will assist you from your search through a smooth closing.

Bungalow Hill - Sarasota Neighborhood

Located West of the Trail and close to downtown Sarasota, Bungalow Hill is a conveniently located neighborhood within walking distance to the bayfront and Selby Gardens.  Southside Village's quaint shops and restaurants are within a short drive as well as Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Bungalow Hill Sarasota is a mature neighborhood with stately trees and homes ranging from old Florida style to newer mini mansions providing luxuries that today's buyers demand.  There are currently 3 homes for sale in this beautiful area and prices range from $499,000 to $859,000.

Residents of Bungalow Hill are also close to Siesta Key Beach, the nation's number 1 beach.

If you are searching for a home in Bungalow Hill, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for an agent experienced with West of the Trail.  We show homes in Cherokee Park, Harbor Acres and McClellan Park as well as all Sarasota real estate.

Related West of the Trail Communities

• Cherokee Park
• Harbor Acres
• McClellan Park
• Sarasota Real Estate

Cascades Sarasota Florida Homes for Sale

We get many requests for information on the Cascades Sarasota.  Cascades began development in 2005.  Located north of University Parkway off Lockwood Ridge Road, residents enjoy an active resort lifestyle in one of Sarasota's most sought after gated communities. 

Homeowners Association fees here include an endless list of amenities which includes access to one the areas' most beautiful clubhouses.  This creatively designed structure features card rooms, arts/crafts room as well as dining and banquet facilities.

There is an indoor/outdoor swimming pool at Cascades Sarasota.  Residents also enjoy tennis and the well equipped fitness center.

Sarasota is close by for shopping, dining and restaurants, and you can be at the beach quickly too.  Travel to major airports is easily accessible from this location as well.

Sarasota Real Estate Market 2010

Just in case you missed it, US News and World Report recently named Sarasota in yet another "list."  This time Sarasota is highlighted as no. 2 on a list of the best places to purchase a home. 

The magazine's article stated:

“Sarasota, Fla.: Although exotic mortgage products and investor excitement sent home prices in Sarasota soaring during the housing boom, the subsequent crash hit the market as hard as anywhere in the state. Median home prices in the Sarasota area plummeted from $311,000 in 2007 to $185,000 in the second quarter of this year. But this steep drop only makes this sun-drenched community on Florida’s west coast more attractive for home buyers, says Jack McCabe of McCabe Research & Consulting.

 

McCabe says Sarasota’s smaller size provides its residents with a more manageable lifestyle – with less traffic, for example – than big cities like Tampa Bay or Orlando. At the same time, the area has a beautiful waterfront and plenty of art museums and theater productions. Anyone considering buying property in Florida should have Sarasota at the top of their list, according to McCabe: “It’s a great market,” he says. “I really expect in the next 20 years it is going to be one of the most desirable markets in Florida for baby boomers to retire.”

Our Sarasota real estate market is in recovery, and there certainly are deals where sellers are realistic and willing to negotiate a reasonable offer.  If you would like some help purchasing a Sarasota FL home for sale, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467.  We'll assist you with a smooth transaction.  Our real estate agents specialize in luxury waterfront homes on Sarasota's barrier islands of Siesta Key, Casey Key, Bird Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key as well as mainland Sarasota.

Barrier Islands of Sarasota, FL

• Casey Key
• Siesta Key
• Bird Key
• Lido Key
• Longboat Key 

Siesta Key Neighborhoods - Homes for Sale

The neighborhoods of Siesta Key have seen a nice recovery in the last year.  Buyers searching for Sarasota and Siesta Key homes for sale have scooped up some very good values on this famous barrier island off the South West coast of Florida.  Neighborhoods on canals, bay and the Gulf have recently seen increased activity as investors, retirees and baby boomers are once again looking in the Sunshine State.  There are still deals here.  Sellers who need to move their properties are negotiating to get these properties sold.  Buyers are very much in control here and have nothing to lose by making a offers.    This could be the one of the best buying opportunities for low prices, low interest rates and plenty of inventory. 

Popular Siesta Key Neighborhoods

Gated Communities on the Key:

Sanderling Club
Riegels Landing
Hamilton Club

Canal and Bay Homes for Sale:

Princess Gate
Roberts Point
Bay Island
Point Crisp

Other Popular Siesta Key Neighborhoods

Sarasota Beach
Siesta Woods
Siesta Key
Siesta Isles

There are currently 167 single family homes for sale on Siesta Key.  There are 32 homes under contract, and 87 single family homes have sold in the last six months at selling prices ranging from $232,000 to $6,425,000.

If you are searching for a home for sale in waterfront neighborhoods of Siesta Key or any other real estate listings in Sarasota FL, contact the John Allen Team at 941-544-6467 for up-to-date listing information on any property in the Sarasota MLS.