$1,500,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2015
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,954 Sq Ft
$1,000/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$379 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

372 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Full Bay or Harbor Views
  • Deck
  • Southside Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • 3-minute walk to Five Points Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

This 3 BR/3 BA, 3954 sq. ft. residence encompasses the entire 3rd floor of this condominium w/two open air brick terraces. Your master bedroom terrace, overlooking Palm Avenue, boasts an enchanting fire pit and piped in music from the fully integrated electronic system. A 2nd brick terrace with a custom ironwork trellis and gas grille is perfect for dining and entertaining under the stars. Be one of only 7 residents who will enjoy the ambiance of the hottest destination in Sarasota. The Tower, once an important downtown historical icon, Neo-Classical in style, and was one of the three earliest skyscrapers in Sarasota. Enter through your private foyer and custom designed leaded glass front doors down a sweeping gallery entry hall replete with the original exposed brick wine keeper with custom iron door. In the kitchen, a Viking refrigerator, convection oven with warming drawer, wine refrigerator, granite countertops, 5 burner gas stove, breakfast/wet bar, a large center island and custom marble floors all shine brilliantly under an 18 light crystal chandelier. Walls of 7 foot tall windows stretch to let in streams of daylight and dramatically set the stage for downtowns vibrant nightlife with fabulous restaurants and the opera house a block away. With a full time concierge, your every need is met. Other amenities include the fitness center, swimming pool and spa at 1350 Main Street. Your residence includes two secure covered parking spaces and one pet is most welcome.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betsy De Manio

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #0413658 Listed on: 07/03/2014

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael James

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY License #0659192

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,221

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Historic Home

HOA Fees

  • $1,000 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Full Bay or Harbor
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,954 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Crown Molding
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Rods
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Built-In Convection Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Schools

  • Southside Elementary School
  • Booker Middle School
  • Booker High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2027054003

Community Details

Overview

  • Optional Additional Fees
  • Association fees include escrow reserves fund, insurance, maintenance structure, management, pest control, security, sewer, trash, water
  • $92 Other Monthly Fees
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Orange Blossom Tower Community
  • Orange Blossom Tower Subdivision
  • Leased Association Recreation
  • 9-Story Property

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 100 lbs
  • 1 Pet Allowed

Security

  • Security Service
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,221

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,000 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Management, Pest Control, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Historic
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3954
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Building Area Total: 4936
  • Directions to Property: From Fruitville Road, West toward 41, Left on Orange, Right on Main Street. Follow Main Street to building on corner of Main Street and Palm Avenue on Left - Enter Orange Blossom Tower from Main Street.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Estimated
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Floor Number: 3
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1046744
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • Number Of Pets: 1
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 379.36
  • Total Acreage: Non-Applicable
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Other Fees Amount: 1100
  • Condo Fees Term: Quarterly
  • Planned Unit Development Yn: 0
  • Property Description: High Rise
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 9
  • Window Features: Blinds, Rods, Window Treatments
  • Street Number Modifier: 1330
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room Separate,Den/Library/Office,Foyer,Great Room,Inside Utility,Storage Rooms
  • Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Balcony, Storage
  • Roof: Membrane
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View: Bay/Harbor - Partial
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Secured

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Gas, Public, Street Lights
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Lease, Buyer Approval Required, Fitness Center
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Optional Additional Fees, Security, Storage
  • Association: No
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Pet Restrictions: 1 Dog or Cat
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Building Name Number: ORANGE BLOSSOM TOWER
  • Condo Fees: 3000
  • Max Pet Weight: 100
  • Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 1000
  • Pet Size: Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)

Fee Information

  • Other Fees Term: Annual

Schools

  • Elementary School: Southside Elementary
  • High School: Booker High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Booker Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: DTB
  • Parcel Number: 2027054003
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Zoning Compatible YN: 1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No, Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 22221
  • Tax Book Number: 34-11
  • Tax Lot: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2023
Closed on
May 18, 2023
Sold by
Jager Gerald C and Jager Jeanne V
Bought by
Peppers Julie M and Peppers Richard
Seller's Agent
Nora Johnson
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Buyer's Agent
Kim Ogilvie
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$3,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-7.44%
Views
92

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.28%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2014
Closed on
Sep 2, 2015
Sold by
Mahoney Kathleen C
Bought by
Jager Gerald C and Feldhusen Jeanne
Seller's Agent
Betsy De Manio
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Michael James
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-16.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.64%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2010
Closed on
May 15, 2012
Sold by
Lucas John K and Butine Ronald L
Bought by
Mahoney Kathleen C
Seller's Agent
Joel Schemmel
DOUGLAS ELLIMAN
Buyer's Agent
Meg Mahoney
List Price
$1,480,000
Sold Price
$1,480,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2004
Sold by
Foley Holdings Corp
Bought by
Lucas John K and Butine Ronald L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,050,000 Msc Title
Warranty Deed $1,500,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $1,480,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $1,000,000 Riddell Title & Escrow
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2025 09/25/25 For Sale $4,295,000 +40.8% $1,086 / Sq Ft
05/18/2023 05/18/23 Sold $3,050,000 -7.4% $771 / Sq Ft
04/24/2023 04/24/23 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2023 03/02/23 For Sale $3,295,000 +119.7% $833 / Sq Ft
08/17/2018 08/17/18 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
09/02/2015 09/02/15 Sold $1,500,000 -6.2% $379 / Sq Ft
07/11/2015 07/11/15 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2015 06/06/15 Price Changed $1,599,000 -3.0% $404 / Sq Ft
03/31/2015 03/31/15 Price Changed $1,648,000 -1.6% $417 / Sq Ft
12/05/2014 12/05/14 Price Changed $1,675,000 -6.9% $424 / Sq Ft
08/19/2014 08/19/14 For Sale $1,799,000 0.0% $455 / Sq Ft
08/13/2014 08/13/14 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2014 07/03/14 For Sale $1,799,000 +21.6% $455 / Sq Ft
05/15/2012 05/15/12 Sold $1,480,000 0.0% $374 / Sq Ft
04/16/2012 04/16/12 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2010 05/18/10 For Sale $1,480,000 -- $374 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $24,904 $2,394,500 -- $2,394,500
2023 $24,904 $1,971,200 $0 $1,971,200
2022 $21,141 $1,525,100 $0 $1,525,100
2021 $18,646 $1,162,400 $0 $1,162,400
2020 $19,161 $1,164,700 $0 $1,164,700
2019 $21,020 $1,284,900 $0 $1,284,900
2018 $20,386 $1,241,300 $0 $1,241,300
2017 $20,579 $1,241,300 $0 $1,241,300
2016 $21,005 $1,241,500 $0 $1,241,500
2015 $20,564 $1,187,600 $0 $1,187,600
2014 $22,221 $1,160,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: A4101371

Stellar MLS

APN: 2027-05-4003