707 S GULFSTREAM AVE #1006, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
$500,000
Residential
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
990 Sqft
Lot Size
14,608 Sqft
Experience the best of downtown Sarasota living from this exceptional 10th-floor residence at Essex House, ideally located at 707 S Gulfstream Avenue between Sarasota Bay, Palm Avenue and the heart of downtown. This elevated residence offers beautiful sunrise and moon views, impressive city outlooks and a unique feature rarely found elsewhere in the building: higher ceilings exclusive to the 10th floor, creating a more open and spacious feel. Essex House is an established 11-story, 76-residence condominium community offering a desirable combination of location, amenities, security and convenience. The residence includes one assigned parking space, access to private storage and bike storage, plus a new refrigerator and range installed in 2026. Recent building improvements provide added value and include a new roof in 2021, new pool deck in 2025, replacement of the rooftop air-conditioning system serving the interior common areas and hallways in 2025, a new fire-suppression pump in 2025 and generator improvements in 2025. There are currently no assessments, based on information provided by the association. Residents enjoy a heated saltwater pool, poolside gazebo, outdoor grilling and sink area, fitness center with weight and aerobic equipment, clubroom/social room, library, craft/wood working room and remodeled lobby. Essex House also offers key-fob building entry, security cameras throughout interior and exterior common areas, regular pest and fire inspections, and on-site management and maintenance Monday through Friday. The location is one of the strongest reasons to own here. Walk to Palm Avenue restaurants, galleries and boutique shopping, Burns Court, Sarasota’s Main Street, Marina Jack and the Sarasota Bay waterfront. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is less than approximately half a mile away, while downtown festivals, the Sarasota Farmers Market, cultural venues and waterfront events are all nearby. Enjoy an easy approximately 3-mile trip to St. Armands Circle, with convenient access across the John Ringling Causeway to Lido Key and Sarasota’s Gulf beaches. Boaters will appreciate the downtown waterfront lifestyle, including access to Marina Jack, nearby boating events and the ability to arrive by boat at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill. If you are searching for a downtown Sarasota condo with water views, higher ceilings, resort-style amenities, secure access, on-site management, assigned parking, fitness facilities, saltwater pool, Sarasota Bay access and walkability to restaurants, galleries, shopping and the waterfront, this Essex House residence delivers a distinctive combination of location, lifestyle and long-term value.
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRTB8550344 Year Built: 1974
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pool, Storage
Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Pest Control, Pool, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Pool, Sidewalks
Construction Materials: Concrete Cooling: Central Air
Country: US County Or Parish: Sarasota
Direction Faces: East Exterior Features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen
Flooring: Laminate Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
Furnished: Negotiable Heating: Central
Laundry Features: Inside Levels: One
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Occupant Type: Owner
Other Structures: Cabana, Storage Parking Features: Assigned, Covered
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Screened, Side Porch Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Pool Features: Chlorine Free, Gunite, Heated, Lighting, Salt Water Property Condition: Completed
Property Sub Type: Condominium Property Type: Residential
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof: Built-Up Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Secured Garage/Parking, Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: Coming Soon - Allowing Showings, Supra Lock Box, 24 Hour Notice, Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, Listing Agent Must Accompany, Lock Box Electronic-CBS Code Required, See Remarks, ShowingTime
Special Listing Conditions: None Standard Status: Active
State Or Province: FL Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View: City Water Source: Public
Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor Window Features: Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Thermal Windows, Tinted Windows, Window Treatments
Rooms Rooms
Living Room: 22x14 ft Primary Bedroom: 16x14 ft
Primary Bathroom: 9x5 ft Kitchen: 10x10 ft
Den: 12x6 ft
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