Sarasota Waterfront Homes & Real Estate

Sarasota waterfront homes

Dreaming of a place that's filled with gentle sea breezes, spectacular sunsets and amazing water views from every angle? In Sarasota, you will find that dreams become reality with just one visit. Soon, you will find yourself addicted to the lifestyle that only Sarasota waterfront homes and condos can offer and find yourself never wanting to leave. Where else can you enjoy basking in the sun as you take in the dolphins playing just offshore? Or enjoy a day of boating as you stop along the way to take in some scuba diving.  Read more about the types of Sarasota waterfront homes.

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Investigating the abundance of marine life found near the ocean's floor or watching all the different types of fish from below will put you at ease and into a state of relaxation. With 35 miles of beachfront, you just know that you'll find something to do as you venture along the way. Whether it's a game of volleyball or looking for hidden treasures, this is one place that you'll never get tired of. Here, you can be as laid-back as you want to be or as energetic as you can muster. From watching the sunrise as you drink your morning coffee to parasailing to new heights, Sarasota waterfront homes offer the finest of living when it comes to beach and water life.

Whether you're looking for some rest on your vacation or want to make this lifestyle a permanent fixture in your life, buying a waterfront home in Sarasota can make your dream a reality. You can find Sarasota waterfront homes and condos on the beach, bay, river, lagoon and canal. Waterfront properties are in high demand in Sarasota, Longboat KeySiesta KeyCasey KeyLido Key and Bird Key. Here, you can find many different styles and prices to fit your needs. You can find condominiums, beach cottages, beach homes and estates near the water's edge that will allow you to live the life that you've always dreamed of. You have a variety of wonderful waterfront properties in Sarasota to explore that will make you want to be a part of this amazing lifestyle and make your dreams come true.

Types of Sarasota Waterfront Properties

There are a variety of water front options in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key and Bradenton areas. You could live near author Stephen King in a palatial beach front estate on Casey Key or on a small pond in a starter home. Both homes are considered to be on the water. We often get requests for a "waterfront home" or "waterfront condo". These people generally mean either the beach or boatable water. Below are the various types of Sarasota waterfront homes. They start with the least expensive first and end with the most expensive (beach). 

Lakes, Ponds and Creeks

You don't have to be a millionaire to own a Sarasota waterfront home. In fact, there are quite a few condos and home options on a lake, pond or creek. These bodies of water do not offer boating to the bay or gulf. This water is simply there for visual enjoyment. These views beat looking into the back of another house or a busy road. These are the most affordable waterfront properties in Sarasota. 

Canals

Prices jump up considerably when you can offer the home owner boating access. These Sarasota waterfront homes sell for more than the average. Some of the most expensive canal front homes are located on Bird Key. There are more affordable options in other areas of Sarasota. Canal homes are more affordable as you leave Sarasota and enter into Bradenton and Venice

Bay

The expansive bay views are in high demand and thus can be quite expensive. In the more desirable areas of Sarasota expect to pay more for unobstructed water views. Some of these communities include Harbor Acres, Country Club Shores and St. Armands Circle. However, there are some great bay front values in nice neighborhoods like Southpointe Shores, Whitfield Estates, and Coral Cove. The bay front makes some of the most expensive Sarasota waterfront homes. 

Gulf/Beach

Living on a sandy, walkable beach is going to be the most sought after and thus expensive waterfront homes in Sarasota. Most dream of a nice home with majestic beach and Gulf of Mexico views from the living room. Some communities where you can find a nice beach home include Sanderling ClubPoint of Rocks, and Gulfmead Estates on Siesta Key, Lighthouse Point on Longboat Key, Lido Shores on Lido Key and of course the wonderful homes on Casey Key

Water View vs Water Access

Are you looking for boat or beach access or do you just simply want a wonderful water view? If you are in a downtown condo you can get a fabulous water view without actually being directly on the water. Downtown Sarasota offers a variety of condo options that provide those majestic water views that you seek. Lido Key, Siesta Key and Longboat Key also offer a variety of condos with water views. These are typically on the beach or bay.