This penthouse unit is in a designer building that offers expansive living space with coveted views and direct access to Sarasota Bay. A vision of award-winning architect Guy Peterson, AQUA showcases the beauty of classic Sarasota School of Architecture style with modern amenities, including 24-hour concierge, spa and fitness facilities, heated pool, and lounge areas. Perfectly suited for water lovers, the residence includes a private boat slip and lift with accommodations for kayaks and paddleboards. Spanning the entire floor, more than 4,100 square feet of living space encompass three spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms with luxury smart home upgrades throughout. Two elevators provide secure access to the entry foyers leading into generous living space. Through oversized accordion sliders, a large terrace extends the living area, with unobstructed views of Sarasota Bay and Ringling Bridge. The gourmet kitchen features Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances with European cabinetry and imported stone countertops. An elongated island is ideal for entertaining. The owner's suite features incredible bay views through floor-to-ceiling windows and includes a walk-in dressing room, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and separate water closet. Bespoke silk rug and platform bed in the owner's suite convey. The water-facing private study may be used as a den, TV room or fourth bedroom and offers breathtaking views of the Downtown Sarasota Skyline and Marina. A dedicated laundry room ensures that function matches form in this exclusive high-rise. One of Sarasota's most scenic addresses, AQUA is a luxury boutique community of only 7 residences where consummate service and security are the standard. Two-car garage, private elevator entrances, full-time concierge, 100+ bottle wine fridge, fitness studio and yoga room, spa with sauna, and heated pool situated on the waterfront of Sarasota Bay offer you the perfect luxury lifestyle just minutes from St. Armands, downtown, and the pristine beaches of Lido and Longboat Key.
Sold for $8,100,000
$8,100,000
280 Golden Gate Point #Penthouse 2, Sarasota, FL 34236
3beds
4,101sqft
Condominium
Built in 2016
0.54 Acres Lot
$7,544,500 Zestimate®
$1,975/sqft
$7,848 Estimated rent
Home value
$7,544,500
$6.79M - $8.37M
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Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Electric, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Elevator, Window Treatments, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Shades
Interior area
- Structure area source: Public Records
- Total interior livable area: 4,101 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated
- Spa features: Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Bay/Harbor
- Body of water: SARASOTA BAY
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Features: In City Limits, Sidewalk, Street Brick
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 2010097007
- Zoning: RMF5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- masonry
- Foundation: Piling
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Completed
- Year built: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Cable Available, Public, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Secured Garage / Parking, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Sarasota
- Subdivision: AQUA
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $4,164 monthly
- Amenities included: Elevators, Security, Boat Slip
- Services included: Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities, Security, Trash, Maintenance Exterior, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Other, Water, Gas
Other
Other facts
- Additional Parcels YN: 0
- Additional Rooms: Great Room, Inside Utility, Den/Library/Office
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Washer, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Available For Lease YN: 1
- Construction Materials: Block, Stucco, Concrete
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
- Country: US
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure, Condominium Disclosure Available
- Exist Lse Tenant YN: 0
- Fireplace YN: 0
- Garage YN: 1
- Heating: Central
- DPRYN: 0
- Interior Features: Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Elevator, Window Treatments, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Homestead YN: 0
- Listing Service: Full Service
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
- Lot Features: In City Limits, Sidewalk, Street Brick
- Major Change Type: Pending
- Mls Status: Pending
- New Construction YN: 0
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Street, Guest, Assigned, Covered, Underground
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Security Features: Secured Garage / Parking, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pets Allowed: Yes, Number Limit
- Pool Private YN: 0
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Cable Available, Public, Water Connected
- Previous Status: Active
- Property Type: Residential
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Syndicate To: Homes.com, HomeSnap, Realtor.com, International MLS
- Water Source: Public
- Exterior Features: Lighting, Sliding Doors, Balcony, Storage
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
- Lease Restrictions YN: 1
- Number Of Pets: 2
- Association Approval Required YN: 1
- Association Fee Includes: Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities, Security, Trash, Maintenance Exterior, Pool Maintenance, Sewer, Other, Water, Gas
- Attached Garage YN: 0
- Association Amenities: Elevators, Security, Boat Slip
- Pool Features: Gunite, Heated
- Community Features: Pool, Fitness, Buyer Approval Required, Waterfront, Water Access
- Room Count: 9
- View: Pool, Water
- Building Elevator YN: 1
- Property Condition: Completed
- Condo Fees Term: Monthly
- Levels: One
- Water View YN: 1
- Pet Size: Extra Large (101+ Lbs.)
- Window Features: Shades
- County Or Parish: Sarasota
- Flood Zone Date: 2016-11-04
- List Agent AOR: Sarasota - Manatee
- List AOR: Sarasota - Manatee
- Ownership: Condominium
- Roof: Concrete
- Property Description: High Rise, Penthouse
- Property Sub Type: Condominium
- Spa Features: Heated
- Water Access YN: 1
- Water Extras YN: 1
- Waterfront YN: 1
- Condo Land Included YN: 0
- Flood Zone Code: AE
- Water Access: Bay/Harbor
- Water View: Bay/Harbor - Full
- Year Built: 2016
- Direction Faces: West
- Num Timesper Year: 1
- Minimum Lease: 1-2 Years
- Public Survey Range: 17
- Public Survey Section: 24
- Other Structures: Storage
- Water Extras: Dock - Slip Deeded On-Site
- Foundation Details: Stilt/On Piling
- Flood Zone Panel: 12115C0133F
- MLS Area Major: 34236 - Sarasota
- Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor
- Zoning: RMF5
- Floor Number: 8
- Max Pet Weight: 101
- Stories Total: 9
- Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY
- Building Area Total: 4870.00
- Garage Dimensions: 18X24
- Living Area: 4101.00
- Waterfront Feet Total: 197
- Pool Dimensions: 17x34
- Building Name Number: AQUA
- Subdivision Name: AQUA
- Water Frontage Feet Bay Harbor: 197
- Tax Year: 2020
- Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
- Additional Lease Restrictions: Association approval required. See condo declaration for specifics.
- Approval Process: Approval to lease required by association. Approval of lessee required. See cond
- Association Name: Crystal Volpe
- Condo Fees: 4164
- Monthly Condo Fee Amount: 4164
- Tax Annual Amount: 60034.40
- Listing terms: Cash, Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2024 | Sold | $8,100,000+24.7%$1,975/sqft |
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| 8/5/2022 | Sold | $6,495,000+24.9%$1,584/sqft |
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| 6/28/2021 | Sold | $5,200,000-13.3%$1,268/sqft |
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| 3/3/2021 | Pending sale | $5,995,000$1,462/sqft |
Source: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY #A4481969 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000$1,462/sqft |
Source: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY #A4481969 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2021 | Pending sale | $5,995,000$1,462/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #A4481969 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000$1,462/sqft |
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| 1/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000+39.6%$1,462/sqft |
Source: PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY #A4481969 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2016 | Sold | $4,295,000$1,047/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,628 +21.6% | $5,861,900 +20.4% |
| 2024 | $77,842 +2.2% | $4,869,840 +3% |
| 2023 | $76,160 -2.3% | $4,728,000 -0.3% |
| 2022 | $77,988 +60.5% | $4,741,000 +68.9% |
| 2021 | $48,600 -19% | $2,807,800 -17.2% |
| 2020 | $60,034 +2.5% | $3,393,100 +4.2% |
| 2019 | $58,559 | $3,255,010 +10% |
| 2018 | $58,559 +12.1% | $2,959,100 -15.1% |
| 2017 | $52,260 | $3,486,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 34236
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Southside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2 mi
- 5/10Booker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 3/10Booker High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southside Elementary
- Middle: Booker Middle
- High: Booker High
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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