Front elevation50 CENTRAL AVENUE #15A, SARASOTA, FL 34236
Sources: Stellar MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of September 12, 2026, 50 Central Avenue #15A in Plaza 5 Points Residences, Sarasota is listed at $1,249,000 (1,595 sq ft, about $783 per sq ft). That is 288% above Plaza 5 Points Residences's median closed sale of $321,700 over the last 12 months (312 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $226/sq ft by about 246%. It has been 177 days on market, longer than the community's typical 34 days to contract. Listing facts: built in 2005, HOA dues of $1,754/mo. The parcel maps to FEMA flood zone X, outside the special flood hazard area. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 2005 · 21 yrs
- 1,595 sq ft of living area
- 2-car garage
- 177 days on market
- HOA $1,754/mo (per listing)
Pricing & the SOUTH VENICE market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where SOUTH VENICE has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
Price vs. size in SOUTH VENICE
Each dot is a closed sale since 2004 (4806 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). Stellar MLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2012–2026. This home lists at $783/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 34 (cold).
This home’s history
- 2005BuiltPer public record
- Jul 10, 2026First trackedObserved at $1,290,000
- Aug 4, 2026Price cut$1,249,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $6,487/mo 66%
- Taxes $1,093/mo 11%
- Insurance $512/mo 5%
- HOA $1,754/mo 18%
$9,846/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.76% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Property taxes
✓ Based on certified county tax rollMany first-time Florida buyers are surprised when property taxes jump after closing. This estimate helps you budget before you make an offer.
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment doesn’t transfer to a new buyer.
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A market / assessed / taxable trend chart appears here once the prior-year rolls are ingested.
Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Stellar MLS. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill.
Momentum Property Score
50/100 is below average across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
The Momentum read
🟡 Asking $783 per square foot, about 246% above the community’s $226 median. SOUTH VENICE’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $226. Median sold price per square foot is down 3.0% year over year. Confidence: Very High · 312 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: Stellar MLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
Recent SOUTH VENICE sales closed near 93.5% of original asking.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending September 12, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 2906 active listings in SOUTH VENICE, no CDD assessment.
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Updated September 12, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
About this home
New Price- for this PRISTINE residence on Central Ave, a rare opportunity to live at the HEART of downtown Sarasota while enjoying the calm, privacy, and personal service of a boutique luxury building, only 49 units. A quality of life can be found at the residence 15A Plaza Five Points. Plan to visit; this residence is located in the city’s historic "Five Points"—long recognized as the cultural and social crossroads of downtown—this address is adjacent to the park, the bayfront, library, theaters, nearby galleries, restaurants, breakfast stops, the farmers markets, Whole Foods, and signature Sarasota events at the Opra House all just steps from your door.
See our photos. This 15th-floor residence provides city views and is a healthy 1,595 square feet. This offering includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a well-appointed kitchen with European-style wood cabinetry that delivers a clean, warm, modern look, paired with consistent, full-height cabinet runs that signal storage, symmetry, and design discipline.
An efficient open layout and higher elevated city views from the corner lanai. The floor plan balances interior openness with privacy; see the 3D plan in the photo display. This offering is ideal for full-time living or a refined lock-and-leave retreat.
Secure parking and dedicated storage enhance day-to-day convenience. Plaza Five Points is intentionally uniquely different. AGAIN, only 49 residences, the building offers a quiet, uncrowded atmosphere rarely found in downtown high-rises.
Residents frequently note the sense of calm, privacy, and personal service while still enjoying an active, welcoming community. An added benefit is that the building is self-managed, with long-tenured on-site leadership and staff who know the property well, so you can expect consistent care, cleanliness, and service. Amenities are designed for real living: a heated pool with full-sun exposure, a spa, a beautifully updated clubroom overlooking the pool, a full guest suite is available for your visitors with step-out access to the pool area, concierge services, secure package handling, and a well-equipped fitness center.
Optional social engagement includes organized gatherings and group outings, while still preserving a respectful, low-key environment. Built in 2005 to modern hurricane standards, Plaza Five Points has long been admired for its construction quality, intimate scale, and enduring appeal. Market appeal reinforces the long-term value of residences at this address—particularly when offered in alignment with market expectations.
A rare downtown Sarasota offering where location, culture, privacy, and warmth come together—Residence 15A delivers not just a home, but a lifestyle rooted in connection, walkability, and quiet sophistication. Schedule a private showing today.
Description provided by KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
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Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
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Provided via the Stellar MLS Internet Data Exchange, as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID · Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. · deemed reliable but not guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.The Messtimate
This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.
Actual list price: $1,249,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 27% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
- Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen or new roof vs. dated finishes can swing value six figures; sq ft can't see it.
- The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
- Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
- Carrying costs & concessions — this home carries HOA dues of $1,754/mo; with insurance and any seller-paid buydown, that changes what a buyer actually pays, and a sq ft estimate ignores all of it.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
- This home: 177 days on market vs. a 34-day community median
- 2877 active listings competing, 1067 under contract
For reference, this home is listed at $1,249,000 ($783/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.
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Methodology: 1,595 sq ft × $199–$253/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 12, 2026.
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Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
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Recent sales activity in PLAZA 5 POINTS RESIDENCES
Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the PLAZA 5 POINTS RESIDENCES neighborhood guide for more.
Recent nearby closings in the data set.
Canonical 12-month median closed price. Reference only.
Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.
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Comparable recent sales
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No closely comparable recent sales were found in this data set.
Investment snapshot
Objective rental and cash-flow estimates for a buyer weighing this as an investment. Rough figures for general information only — not a guarantee of rent, an appraisal, or investment advice. Verify independently.
Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 50 Central Avenue #15A, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 2005 (21 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
- Condominium: request the association's budget, reserves, the most recent milestone or structural inspection report, and two years of meeting minutes before relying on the dues.
- FEMA flood zone X: flood insurance is not usually required, but get a quote anyway — FEMA reports roughly one in four flood claims come from outside high-risk zones.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Sarasota County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Listed living area is 1,595 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $13,114/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; the seller's homestead cap does not transfer, so their current bill is not a guide.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
Approximate distances
Approximate drive times for general reference only.
Groceries, dining, and parks for this city — see the city guide.
Schools, taxes, and services are county-administered — see the county guide.
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View →Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, as of September 12, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above) |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Estimated from county rates; not a quote |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 50 Central Avenue #15A and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 50 Central Avenue #15A was built in 2005 and has 1,595 sq ft of living area, 2 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 50 Central Avenue #15A in?
50 Central Avenue #15A is in Plaza 5 Points Residences in Sarasota, Sarasota County. The community section on this page shows recent closed sales, days on market, and active inventory for Plaza 5 Points Residences from the same MLS data.
Does 50 Central Avenue #15A have an HOA, and how much are the dues?
The listing reports HOA dues of $1,754 per month. Dues, what they cover, and the community's rules should be confirmed from the association's current documents before relying on them.
Why might property taxes on 50 Central Avenue #15A differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $13,114 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price. Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment resets after a sale, so a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 50 Central Avenue #15A in a flood zone?
The FEMA flood map places this parcel in Zone X, outside the special flood hazard area, so flood insurance is not usually required by a lender. It is still available and worth quoting; confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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