We’ve given you an insight on Sarasota’s most sought-after residential neighborhoods, West of Trail. From old to new and big to small, beautiful historic homes to modern masterpieces, here are some of the highest and lowest sales of the year in the area.

Highest Sale in the Last Year: 1233 Hillview Drive

At $9.85 million, Harbor Acres commanded the highest price in the last year. Standing along the tip of a peninsula of prestigious estates, West of Trail's most expensive home has 140-ft. with sweeping views of Sarasota Bay.

Lowest Sale in the Last Year: 1803 Robinhood Street

West of Trail for under $250,000? Yes! Just west of U.S. 41, sandwiched between Hansen and Kenilworth streets, are two dead-end streets where a West of Trail address can be found for a bargain. This hidden gem sits on an oversized lot and backs up to up-and-coming Eastbrook Drive in Oyster Bay.

Address: 1803 Robinhood St.
Neighborhood: South Highland
Lot size: 14,100 square feet; .32 acre
Home size: 640 square feet under a/c; 1,100 square feet total
Year built: 1920; 1980 remodel
Last sale: 2018; $230,000

Highest Price Now for Sale: 1433 Bay Point Drive

Being sold for land value, the highest priced West of Trail property is in Bay Point Park, across from Katharine Harris' palatial estate. This premium homesite has deep-water harborage and allows for up to a 70-foot boat. The exquisite views of Sarasota Bay and downtown Sarasota are framed by the untouched splendor of Selby Gardens and the iconic Ringling Bridge.

Address: 1433 Bay Point Drive
Neighborhood: Bay Point Park
Lot size: 20,010 square feet; .46 acre
Home size: 2,915 square feet under a/c; 3,871 square feet total
Year built: 1925; 1988 remodel
Last sale: 2007; transfer
List price: $6 million

Lowest Price Now for Sale: 1871 Siesta Drive

Also being sold for land value, the lowest-priced West of Trail property is on busy Siesta Drive. With instant access to the best of Sarasota's dining, shopping, art, culture, boating, festivals and beaches, the property has great rental potential and presently collects $2,500 per month, with renters in place.

Address: 1871 Siesta Drive
Neighborhood: Hartland Park
Lot size: 8,158 square feet; .18 acre
Home size: 1,411 square feet under a/c; 1,693 square feet total
Year built: 1954; 1999 remodel
Last sale: 2009; $135,000
List price: $329,000 

The Peter G. Laughlin Group specializes in Sarasota West of Trail and the Keys luxury real estate, and publishes monthly luxury real estate sales activity reports.

Peter G. Laughlin
Broker-Associate
Premier Sotheby's International Realty
941.356.8428
Link: tel:19413568428
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