Want to buy a uniquely charming home in fabulous downtown Sarasota -- but not have to spend a million dollars? Or even half that much? And what if it is in the very heart of the theater district, right next to 5 live theaters (with 3 more coming soon)? With several of the best local restaurants within one block? And just a 3-block walk to the supermarket? And to the marina? All that, and much more can be yours at the historic Frances Carlton Condominium considered by many the most beautiful building in Sarasota. Located on the citys famous Palm Avenue, with its many fine boutiques and art galleries, the Frances Carlton is a Mediterranean Revival beauty from the Jazz Age. Built in 1928 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Frances Carlton is often chosen by professional photographers as the background for their photo shoots because of its gorgeous architecture. Unit 204 is a delightful, European-style one-bedroom. Not another vanilla open plan, with seemingly everything in one big room -- Unit 204 is more like a small house, with 6 separate rooms plus a walk-in storage room. And lots of windows on all three sides. The current owner enjoyed creating a distinct theme for each room. The entry/dining room is a French bistro; the sunroom is tropical with plantation shutters on each of its 5 beautiful arched windows; the bath is Art Deco in keeping with the buildings 1920s vintage; and the living room has Mediterranean styling to go with the buildings architecture. You too can let your creativity shine! The kitchen has a large LG fridge, and high-end German appliances -- Bosch convection/induction range, microwave, and dishwasher; Miele washer and dryer. The bedroom has a California closet with built-in shelves and drawers and a truly unique interior window that opens into the sunroom. The sunroom itself overlooks both the pool area, and the landscaped garden sitting area. This boutique condominium of just 20 units is well managed with fully funded reserve accounts. The Frances Carlton was actually the very first condominium in Florida to complete the recently mandated Structural Integrity Inspection. Amenities include a community pool, a meditation garden, and a gated reserved parking space. A uniquely charming unit, in a beautiful historic building, in a terrific location. That all makes for a truly special home or the very best European-style pied--terre in Sarasota. See much more about the features, personality, and fascinating history of the Frances Carlton Condominium on its website at FRANCESCARLTON.COM. And be sure to check out the page about its own art gallery!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 9 x 12
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Primary Bathroom: 9 x 6
- Primary Bathroom Level: First
- Extra Room-3 Dimensions: 4 x 6
- Florida Room Dimensions: 7 x 17
- Living Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
- Extra Room-3 Level: First
- Florida Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Florida Room, Inside Utility, Storage Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Chair Rail
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Window Treatments
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Window Features: Blinds, Shutters
Appliances
- Convection Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Tankless Water Heater
- Washer
- Water Filtration System
- Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central, Electric
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 6 x 9
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Shower
- Permeable Paving
- Rain Gutters
- Sidewalk
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Assigned, Off Street
Home Features
- View: Garden, Pool
- Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Permeable Paving
- Security Features: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Secured Garage/Parking, Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Lobby Key Required, Pool
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1152
- Association Name: Progressive Community Mgmt - Loren Lysen
- Association Phone: 9419215393x11
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: See Association Declaration paragraph 14.6 for details, Number Of Pets: 2
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 2
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 8-12 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Pool
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 2546
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: Take U.S. 41 N (Tamiami Trail) to N Palm Ave. Turn Right on N Palm Ave. Building is on the left. Go past the building and use the roundabout to make a u-turn if you'd like to park in one of the parking spots right in front of the building.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34236 - Sarasota
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: FRANCES CARLTON
- Parcel Number: 2027041011
- Postal Code Plus 4: 5608
- Public Survey Range: 18
- Public Survey Section: 19
- Subdivision: FRANCES CARLTON
- Township: 36
- Zoning: DTC
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 3458 Quarterly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 676
- Year Built: 1928
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 676
- Building Name: FRANCES CARLTON
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
- Direction Faces: South
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 97
- Roof: Concrete
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Building Total Stories: 3
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Available
- Water Source: Public