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$749,000

707 S GULFSTREAM AVENUE UNIT 307, SARASOTA, FL 34236

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Active95 days on market

Beds

Baths

Sq Ft

1,247 sq ft

Year Built

1974

Lot Size

—

Garage

About This Property

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. " MOTIVATED SELLER" PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! FRESHLY PAINTED!! DOWNTOWN BAYFRONT !! Experience the best of downtown Sarasota living in this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner residence at Essex House, perfectly positioned on Sarasota Bay. This rare unit offers breathtaking, unobstructed panoramic water views through floor-to-ceiling hurricane-resistant windows and one of the few downtown condos with no future development to block your scenery. Just steps from the bay, you'll enjoy effortless access to art galleries, charming coffee shops, top-rated restaurants, Bayfront Park, Marina Jack, Selby Gardens, Burns Court Cinema, Main Street, and more. Inside, the home features an updated kitchen with marble backsplash and stone countertops, beautifully renovated bathrooms with marble-tiled showers, and a spacious primary suite with an upgraded walk-in closet. Step onto your west-facing balcony to savor spectacular sunsets shimmering over the bay. Resort-style amenities include a social room, heated pool, fitness center, outdoor kitchen and gazebo, plus covered assigned parking offering the perfect blend of luxury, lifestyle, and location in the heart of Sarasota.

Property Overview

Property TypeResidential

Sub TypeCondominium

MLS #A4683134

StatusActive

Year Built1974

Stories11

Total Rooms8

ConstructionConcrete

RoofBuilt-Up

FoundationPillar/Post/Pier

FacesWest

SubdivisionESSEX HOUSE

CountySarasota

OwnershipCondominium

Interior Features

InteriorCeiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor

FlooringLuxury Vinyl

AppliancesBuilt-In Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingCentral

Exterior & Lot

ExteriorBalcony, Fire Pit

Lot Dimensions0

Road SurfaceAsphalt

ViewWater

Utilities

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

UtilitiesElectricity Connected, Water Connected

Parking

GarageYes (1 spaces)

HOA & Community

HOANo

Senior CommunityNo

Financial Details

List Price$749,000

Original Price$795,000

Annual Taxes$6,546 (2025)

ZoningDTB

Parcel #2036031017

Directions

From Washington/301 headed south take Mound exit to RIGHT onto Gulfstream Ave, OR, From downtown Main Street turn LEFT (South) onto US41 then LEFT onto RINGLING then IMMEDIATE RIGHT onto Gulfstream Ave.

Location

707 S GULFSTREAM AVENUE UNIT 307, SARASOTA, FL 34236

Listing Information

OfficeMICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

ListedApril 9, 2026

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Home Price

$749,000

Down Payment20% ($149,800)

Interest Rate6.75%

Loan Term

Principal & Interest$3,886

Property Tax (est.)$687

Insurance (est.)$150

Total Monthly$4,723

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How to Buy This Home

Multiple financing options available for this $749,000 home in SARASOTA.

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FHA Loan

$26,215 Down

Government-backed, low down payment. Credit scores as low as 580.

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VA Loan

$0 Down

Zero down for eligible veterans, active duty, and military families.

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Conventional

$37,450 Down

Traditional financing. As low as 3-5% down with good credit.

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$0 Down

Zero down for eligible rural areas. Income limits apply.

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Up to $10,000

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Up to $10,000

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