A Banner Quarter

By now, our 2023 year-end recap report has hit your mailboxes (or you can review our Q4 2023 market report blog here!), and what it showed is that our market has finally re-regulated to more normal, pre-pandemic trends. Season was bustling, summer slowed down, and overall the market stayed hot, with prices staying high despite the subtle slowdown. I personally had one of the best quarters of my career in the last quarter of 2023 and I'm excited to share some of those sales with you below!

In real estate, we frequently numerate our success in number of sales or in total sales, but those numbers don't do justice to the work we do together. Each sale or purchase is more than just a "transaction": it is a transition for a family, a new home for a couple, maybe a dream of homeownership finally realized, maybe an investment that is about to come to fruition. Over the years, I have had the privilege to walk many clients through their life's transitions time and time again, and I am so grateful for your trust. Here are some of my recent sales where I had the opportunity to do just that.

280 Golden Gate Point #200 | AQUA | Golden Gate Point

LISTED BY ALLISON WERNER

3 bedrooms
3.5 baths
3590 sq' under air
To contract in less than a month
Sold at full list price: $5,450,000

I was so excited to list this beautiful condo in Golden Gate Point's AQUA. A west-facing architectural masterpiece, AQUA has a mere seven residences, all full-floor and overlooking the beautiful waters of the Bay out to the Gulf and the stunning Ringling Bridge. Walkable/bike-able to downtown's Main Street, The Bay park district to the north, and of course St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach, AQUA offers an unparalleled downtown lifestyle in an unmatched luxury setting. This condo, with its sleek design and exceptional views, sold in just 29 days for full list price.

8447 Lindrick Lane | The Concession | Bradenton

LISTED BY ALLISON WERNER

4 bedrooms
4.5 baths
4021 sq' under air + 2000 sq' exterior living space
To contract in less than 3 months
Sold for 95% of list price: $3,050,000

Bradenton's stunning luxury golf community The Concession features dream homes on large lots, set alongside the championship golf course, designed by legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus. The coastal contemporary home, built in 2019 by John Cannon Homes, is a custom masterpiece. The sellers here are longtime clients & friends and helping them sell was definitely bittersweet as this was truly their dream home and they had taken so much care with every decision of the build process. However, an amazing job opportunity across the globe was too fantastic to pass up, so onto the market we went! With soaring ceilings and an open design aesthetic, the home perfectly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly. Disappearing sliders open out onto an expansive lanai with pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and loads of space for entertaining. A true paradise for golfers, frequent hosts, and those who enjoy the good life.

4439 Westwood Lane | Oyster Bay | West of Trail

SOLD BY ALLISON WERNER

4 bedrooms
3.5 baths
3657 sq' under air
My client was able to secure this home for 92% of the list price, under market average!
Purchased for $3,000,000

This showpiece home located in West of Trail neighborhood Oyster Bay was the perfect fit for my buyer clients (& friends!), who feel in love with its character and charm. Spacious yet warm & cozy, this updated 1991-built home features impeccable Florida details such as the Mexican tile floor and exposed wooden beams in the ceiling. The modern two-toned kitchen is a home cook's dream with an expansive island, double ovens, built-in microwave, and sleek countertops. And multiple spaces, including a terrace from the master suite on the 2nd floor, enjoy a beautiful view overlooking the garden and pool out back.

816 Shakett Creek Drive | Shakett Creek Pointe | Nokomis

SOLD BY ALLISON WERNER

3 bedrooms
3.5 baths
3424 sq' under air
Won against multiple offers!
Purchased for $1,130,000

A bank-owned property is rare in our market, so when I showed my buyer client this spacious, bright, open and airy waterfront home in Nokomis, we knew we had move quickly. Fortunately, our offer was selected and at the beginning of October, the lucky client was able to close on the home, located behind the gates in Shakett Creek Pointe. Shakett Creek opens up to the Gulf of Mexico at the South Jetty, making it a great place for these boaters to land.