The address says it all: 100 Central Avenue is a mid-rise condominium tower built in 2005, and it is considered to be one of the best places for house hunters who wish to live at the heart of the arts and culture district of Downtown Sarasota. For developers of 100 Central, their project exceeded expectations, the 95 units, which range from one-bedroom condos to three-bedroom townhouses, sold out in record time, and all of them have experienced solid value appreciation.

Located just south of the prestigious Rosemary District, 100 Central is often recommended to home buyers who are fans of gastronomy and the performing arts. Living here means being able to walk to the Sarasota Opera House and the Florida Studio Theater. It also means living next door to the Selby Public Library and just across the street from the restaurant district. The sugary-white sands of the beach at Siesta Key is about 10 minutes away, and the beaches of Longboat Key are even closer.

You will not see many available listings at 100 Central; when a property comes on the market, it tends to draw bids rather quickly. As can be expected the penthouse units are the most attractive, but you can get full views of the Sarasota Bay and the downtown skyline starting on the sixth floor. In January 2020, a two-bedroom unit with two bathrooms and 1,700 square feet of living space was listed for $849K. There are townhouses with three bedrooms on the ground level, and those are usually priced at about $1 million.

Since this is a boutique condominium, the amenities are top-notch and include 24-hour concierge service plus valet parking. There are two swimming pools: one at ground level and the other on the rooftop lounge. The fitness center offer state-of-the-art equipment, and the clubhouse even includes an art studio. Guest suites are offered in the two and three-bedroom units, but there is also an overflow suite available when you get many visitors.