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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
Price: $500,000
Sq Ft: 990
($505 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Partial Baths: 1
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Type: Condo
Development: Essex House
Acres: 0.3400
Virtual Tour/Floorplan:
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Year Built: 1974
Listing Number: TB8550344
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $4,139.13
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
1
/
Y
Furnishings: Negotiable
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Total Recurring Fees: $1,041
Total Recurring Fee Frequency: 0.00
Interior Features:
Eat-in Kitchen
Elevator
High Ceilings
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Thermostat
Window Treatments
Amenities:
Clubhouse
Fitness Center
Gated
Lobby Key Required
Maintenance
Pool
Storage
Financial Information:
Taxes: $4,139.13
Tax Year: 2025
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Kitchen
Equipment:
Dishwasher
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Exhaust Fan
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
View:
City
Waterfront Description:
Bay/Harbor
Sarasota Bay
School Information:
Elementary School: Southside Elementary
Middle School: Booker Middle
Junior High: Booker Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Additional Information:
MLS Area: 34236 - Sarasota
Total Square Footage: 990
Price per Square Feet: $505.05
Total Floors: 1
Water: Public
Construction: Concrete
Date Listed: 2026-10-14 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Chlorine Free, Gunite, Heated, Lighting, Salt Water
Furnished: Negotiable
Windows: Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Thermal Windows, Tinted Windows, Window Treatments
Parking: Assigned, Covered
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Laminate
Roof: Built-Up
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Security: Closed Circuit Camera(S), Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Secured Garage/Parking, Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Inside
Pets: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok, Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Parcel ID: 2036031072
Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Pool, Storage
Map of 707 Gulfstream Avenue S #1006, Sarasota, FL 34236
Listing Courtesy Of: Douglas Elliman
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