On a previous post, we began covering the beautiful buildings of downtown’s most exclusive enclave: Golden Gate Point. This peninsula boasts some of the best views in Sarasota as well as an unbeatable location: close to everything, but just a bit secluded. Let’s get to know a few more of the buildings on this prestigious peninsula.

Bay Point Apartments

350 Golden Gate Point, on the southwestern corner of the Point

What You Need to Know:

• Built in 1969
• 18 units on 6 floors
• 1330 to over 2500 sq ft
• Recent listings and sales in this building are in the $600-700K range
• Impeccable views of downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and the Ringling Bridge
• Amenities include a Bayfront heated pool, a day dock for visiting water craft, covered parking for owners and plenty of guest parking

Harbor House

174 Golden Gate Point, just across from the base of the Ringling Bridge

What You Need to Know:

• Built in 1967
• 13 units on 5 floors
• These units are relatively small, all below 1500 sq ft
• Recent listings and sales in this building are in the high-hundred thousands
• Great views of the Ringling Bridge and all the surrounding water, which is completely unobstructed
• Amenities in this building include a community day dock for getting on and off the boat and/or fishing

Harbor House South

400 Golden Gate Point, on the southern end of the peninsula

What You Need to Know:

• Built in 1965
• 13 units on 5 stories
• A bit larger units than its sister properties: about 1200 to over 2500 sq ft
• Recent listings and sales in this building are in the high-hundred thousands
• Harbor House South’s southern exposure location means wide open water views from nearly every condo
• The main amenity here is the location, so don’t expect the bells and whistles

Harbor House West

226 Golden Gate Point, located a couple doors down from Harbor House

What You Need to Know:

• Built in 1968
• 24 units on 5 stories
• All condos under 2000 sq ft
• Recent listings and sales in this building are in the mid- to high-hundred thousands
• Completely renovated, this building enjoys great views of the Ringling Bridge and Sarasota Bay
• Amenities include day dock and fishing pier

Majestic Bay

258 Golden Gate Point, right on the middle of the peninsula

What You Need to Know:

• Built in 2004
• 10 units on 9 floors
• Sizes range from around 2500 to over 3000 sq ft
• Recent listings and sales in this building have been in the $1-2 million range
• City and water views in east-to-west units, with beautiful views of the Ringling Bridge and the Bay
• Amenities in this building include open dock, multiple terraces, pool, and fitness center

Pier 550

550 Golden Gate Point, on the eastern side of the peninsula

What You Need to Know:

• Built in 1948
• 50 units on 2 stories in multiple building sections
• These units range in size from under 300 sq ft studios to just under 1400
• Recent listings and sales in this building have all been under $500,000
• Views from Pier 550 are of the Marina and Bayfront Park
• Amenities in this building include a pool and fishing pier

Renaissance

378 Golden Gate Point, on the southwestern side of the Point

What You Need to Know:

• Built in 1993
• 6 exclusive full-floor units on 7 stories
• All condos in this building are over 3000 sq ft
• Very rarely available, there has only been 1 sale in this building in the last 5 years, with 1 currently on the market now. Prices are in the low millions
• Considering each unit has a full floor, residents enjoy east-to-west AND north-to-south views from Renaissance, including the rest of Golden Gate Point, Sarasota Bay, the Ringling Bridge and boats going in and out of the marina
• Amenities at Renaissance include assigned boat docks, private garages, fishing pier and waterfront pool