Listing Details for MLS #A4555554
988 Blvd Of The Arts # 1209, Sarasota Fl 34236, Sarasota, Fl

Residential Property - Condominium in Sarasota

SOLD for $1,905,000 on August 4, 2023

Listing Price: $1,950,000Sold Price: $1,905,000Sold Price/List Price: 98%
Sold Price/Original List Price: 69.27%Days on Market: 167

Description of Property

DRASTIC REDUCTION OF $400K. Bring your buyer and your offer today. Condo is priced well below comps that are attached to the listing. Rarely available 3 bedroom, 12th floor condo with wrap around windows offering stunning Sarasota Bay & Gulf views to the west and spectacular city scapes to the southeast. You can actually watch the sunset and the moon rise at the same time. Condo on the Bay is located on a 9 acre gated peninsula within walking distance to the center of downtown and immediately next door to the new Bayfront Park and Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. Your view will never be blocked by another building as this is direct bayfront. The property boasts resort style amenities like a pool that juts into the bay where you can watch dolphins play; fishing piers, docks, tennis and pickleball courts. If you want to make friends, Condo on the Bay offers a variety of social activities to participate in. There is 24 hour security and a concierge on duty everyday from 8-6. You will never need to unload your own groceries again. The concierge will do this and take them to your condo. Condo on the Bay is just over the bridge from Armand's Circle and Lido Beach and just 6 miles from the world famous Siesta Key beach. The airport is conveniently located 4 miles away and offers many new flight destinations. Next door is the new world class Bay Park featuring walking trails, kayak rentals, boat launch, performing arts center, restaurant, playground and many activities and entertainment. This unit has the perfect layout with a split bedroom floor plan. The expansive ensuite primary bedroom has a direct bay view, walk in closet and a luxurious bath with a separate tub dual vanities and a shower. The separated guest wing has 2 bedrooms, (one has been turned into a den but can be changed back to a bedroom) 1.5 baths. The den has a custom built office with floor to ceiling bookcases and sliders out to a second balcony overlooking the city. The kitchen and living area are perfectly laid out for entertaining with refined finishes and sophisticated appointments. The spacious open floor plan leads you to two private balconies. Your wine collection will find plenty of room in the 500 bottle wine refrigerators. The kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator and 2 drawer freezer, Dacor wall oven/cooktop & warming oven, Miele dishwasher. New hurricane sliders were installed in May 2022. Life at Condo on the Bay gives you the best of both worlds with the convenience of being downtown and the luxury of walking out your door to enjoy the many waterfront activities. Attached to the listing is a feature list of upgrades that have been made. A structural inspection report along with a board summary and plan regarding the milestone report are attached. Listing agent lives on property and will make showings easy to schedule. Bring offer on regular contract.The average asking price for a 3 bedroom/2 bath condominium in this Zip code is $1,344,143. This condominium is listed at about 145% of the average asking price. This is the only 3 bedroom/2 bath condominium between $1,600,000 and $2,200,000 currently listed for sale in this Zip code.