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Posted: 8/8/2021 7:23:51 PM EDT
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Quoted: Can anyone tell me about this area? Pro's and con's, I might be taking a job there soon. I have looked on Zillow for houses, and as everyone knows, prices are crazy right now. Anyone have a suggestion on where to buy that is a reasonable distance from Sarasota? What type of place are you looking for OP? Do you want something near a school, or with over an acre? I've lived in the Sarasota / Bradenton area all my adult life. |
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Posted: 8/8/2021 7:51:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What type of place are you looking for OP? Do you want something near a school, or with over an acre? I've lived in the Sarasota / Bradenton area all my adult life. Anything under $200k if possible, but I may have to increase my budget or commute an hour. Also, it seem many of the Condos have crazy HOA fees ($500), so I'd rather just buy a house. It's just me, no family or pets or anything. |
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Posted: 8/8/2021 9:47:47 PM EDT
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Try these areas on Zillow, Las Vegas Dr in Sarasota, and Bell Ave in Sarasota as well. Mauna Loa Blvd area just east of I-75.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4010-Bell-Ave-Sarasota-FL-34231/47501241_zpid/ https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/523-Bearded-Oaks-Cir-Sarasota-FL-34232/47618869_zpid/ https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2909-Arch-Dr-Sarasota-FL-34232/47494131_zpid/ Venice North Port |
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Posted: 8/9/2021 9:34:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anything under $200k if possible, but I may have to increase my budget or commute an hour. Also, it seem many of the Condos have crazy HOA fees ($500), so I'd rather just buy a house. It's just me, no family or pets or anything. Unfortunately $200K isn’t going to get you far in Sarasota. Honestly it won’t get you into a house at all unless it’s a complete gut job, a condo/townhouse, or somewhere in the hood. I would stay out of the city limits as well. Look South in North Port with that budget, or North in Parrish, it’s more affordable, but will also be a 30-45 minute commute. Hell, houses in Venice are $275k+ nowadays. |
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Posted: 8/9/2021 12:07:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Unfortunately $200K isn’t going to get you far in Sarasota. Honestly it won’t get you into a house at all unless it’s a complete gut job, a condo/townhouse, or somewhere in the hood. I would stay out of the city limits as well. Look South in North Port with that budget, or North in Parrish, it’s more affordable, but will also be a 30-45 minute commute. Hell, houses in Venice are $275k+ nowadays. I think Venice or North Port are going to be his best bet. And I definitely second what you said about staying out of the city of Sarasota. |
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Posted: 8/9/2021 12:20:29 PM EDT
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Thanks guys! I'd rather not commute but I probably won't have a choice considering a decent house in Sarasota is 350k or more.
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Posted: 8/9/2021 5:55:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks guys! I'd rather not commute but I probably won't have a choice considering a decent house in Sarasota is 350k or more. My girlfriend and I just started the construction process on a place in a nicer development in Fruitville. The price went up $35k between when I put down a deposit in April to get on the list and today when my lot was assigned. It will be the last house I ever build, period. |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 6:12:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think Venice or North Port are going to be his best bet. And I definitely second what you said about staying out of the city of Sarasota. $200k is gonna be tough even in Venice/N Port unless it's tiny and/or a fixer upper. If you do find one you better jump on it. I'd suggest using a realtor because some places hit the market and sell before they ever make it to Zillow. |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 11:41:09 PM EDT
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Op, sarasota is a nice town, it's not too big and not too small. As far as buying a house, can you rent for a while? Rentals as well as housing prices are pricey but I think we are headed for a market crash or at least an adjustment downwards. The same thing happened in 2008. It was bloody.
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Posted: 8/11/2021 1:57:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Op, sarasota is a nice town, it's not too big and not too small. As far as buying a house, can you rent for a while? Rentals as well as housing prices are pricey but I think we are headed for a market crash or at least an adjustment downwards. The same thing happened in 2008. It was bloody. Of course I can rent, I’d prefer not to. If this works out and I can’t find something, I may just buy a travel trailer. |
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Posted: 8/24/2021 1:08:57 AM EDT
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maybe head north to manatee county?
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Posted: 8/28/2021 12:22:44 PM EDT
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I’m in Palmetto and work in Sarasota. If I get an early start it’s about 30 minutes down 41. House we bought was 3 BR with a huge detached workshop with AC for just under 200K about 5 years ago. Of course now it’s more like 350K….no HOA. Not a buyers market round here anywhere, really….
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Posted: 8/28/2021 12:58:59 PM EDT
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I live and work in Sarasota. The majority of people I work with live in North Port, Manatee County, and even Port Charlotte. Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice are just too expensive for most especially right now.
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Posted: 9/2/2021 11:21:01 AM EDT
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You can score deals close to the hood off fruitville, it's not that bad. If you are on 12th street, you are too close, you'll want to go back south a couple blocks at least.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/458-N-Jefferson-Ave-Sarasota-FL-34237/47615524_zpid/ |
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