Citywalk Condominiums

Citywalk Condominiums for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34237

Ask a trusty realtor about Citywalk Condominiums if you’re searching for affordable Sarasota condos for sale conveniently located within city limits. This property is just 5 blocks south of downtown’s Main Street.

It was developed in 1974 as a gated enclave in a quiet location at 2121 Wood Street adjacent to Payne Park. A recent renovation in Citywalk further boosts property values in this community. In 2014/2015 the community was re-landscaped and all the buildings were painted. As a result of recent competent management the community has an extremely low crime rate and a strict renters policy of restricting renters with any criminal history. The community has come full circle since the real estate crash of 2008 and is now one of the most desirable low cost condo developments in the downtown area.

Condo features

The Citywalk residences were constructed as mid-rise condominium buildings with floor areas ranging from 661 to around 880 square feet designed with either one or two bedrooms. Each unit has an enclosed lanai. There is a community pool, fitness room, and clubhouse on the premises for the residents enjoyment.

Prospective buyers of Sarasota condos for sale with affordability as a prime consideration in their residential search will be pleased to note that listed prices at Citywalk are well under recent median price estimates for downtown condos. The average asking price of the two bedroom units in community averages $147,525. These units feature a floor area of 875 square feet with two bedrooms and two baths.

The one-bedroom units at Citywalk are also a delight for hunters of lower-priced Sarasota condos for sale which can serve as rental properties. These units, with floor spaces of nearly 680 square feet, can be offered in the market with tag prices just over $140,000. The units in this condo development can be rented out for a 30-day minimum, 12 times a year.

Saleable condo features

Superb residential features make units at Citywalk easy to rent, more so that there is a current under-supply in the Sarasota-Bradenton apartment rental market. Likewise suitable as a starter home or private vacation retreat, the condominiums in this community typically feature open floor plans, custom ceramic tiled flooring on the ground level units, screened and tiled lanais and assigned parking spaces for each unit.

In addition to dedicated parking, as mentioned previously, the amenities provided in Citywalk include a clubhouse, a fitness center, a heated pool and a spa. One pet per unit is allowed in this condo complex, dogs are limited to 35 pounds or less. Ground and building exterior maintenance are included in the affordable condo homeowners’ fee of $370 per month. (for 2017)

Neighboring attractions

For added recreational opportunities, the community has a private gated access to Payne Park at the northern boundary of the residential complex. Efficiently maintained by the Sarasota County, this park provides various facilities including tennis courts, a skate park, a circus-themed playground, Frisbee golf course, and jogging trail. Citywalk also shares its neighborhood with the Bay Street Publix Super Market 400 feet away from the front gate. Only 15 minutes away too are the local Gulf Coast beaches, the Bradenton-Sarasota international airport and wide choices of shopping and dining venues at the downtown area.

Citywalk is also a smart choice for young professionals that work for either Sarasota County or Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Citywalk is located within 5 minutes drive from those businesses.