A Townhome Alternative to Traditional Condominium Living in Sarasota
May 21, 2026 | Read Time: 5 minutes
For buyers exploring luxury real estate in Sarasota, the decision is often not simply between a single-family home and a traditional condominium residence. Increasingly, many are searching for something that exists between those two formats: a residence that delivers the convenience and lock-and-leave simplicity of condominium ownership while still preserving the privacy, outdoor living, and residential character typically associated with a private home.
That is where the One Park Sarasota townhome collection offers a distinct alternative. Located within the Quay Waterfront District and directly oriented toward The Bay Park, the limited collection was designed for buyers who want a more private residential experience without stepping away from the services, amenities, and walkable lifestyle that define luxury downtown Sarasota living.
A Different Approach to Downsizing
For many buyers transitioning from larger homes, the decision is not necessarily about needing less space. More often, it is about reducing maintenance while keeping the rooms and experiences that still support everyday living. Traditional condominium residences offer many practical ownership benefits, though some buyers are looking for a different balance of privacy, scale, and residential character in their next home.
Limited to only four residences, the collection offers a rare middle ground between a private home and a luxury condominium. Located on the north side of One Park Sarasota, the residences maintain a strong relationship to Sarasota’s evolving waterfront lifestyle while still offering the convenience and simplicity many buyers are looking for.

What Makes the One Park Townhomes Different?
Each townhome includes a two-bedroom layout with an office or den, allowing flexibility for guests, remote work, hobbies, or additional living space. That flexibility matters because today’s downsizing buyer is often not looking to eliminate useful space altogether. Instead, they are choosing a more intentional format that supports the way they want to live next.
What further separates the townhome collection is that residents still remain fully connected to the broader One Park Sarasota lifestyle experience. While the residences offer a more private residential feel, owners also benefit from access to the building’s extensive amenity and service collection, including over 40,000 square feet of resort-style amenities designed around wellness, hospitality, and everyday convenience.
That includes a resort-style infinity-edge pool and spa deck, a wellness spa with hammam baths, saunas, steam rooms, and private lockers, along with a state-of-the-art fitness studio featuring dedicated Pilates, yoga, and spin rooms. Residents also have access to a wine room, private theater, golf simulator, owner’s lounge, valet parking, concierge services, package delivery, dog walking services, and secured access-controlled entry points throughout the building.

Private Rooftop Outdoor Living
One of the defining features of the collection is its private rooftop outdoor living level. Each residence includes a rooftop plunge pool, outdoor lounge, and outdoor kitchen area positioned above the second level. The result is a private setting designed for both relaxation and entertaining, with elevated views overlooking The Bay Park and downtown Sarasota.
For buyers moving from larger homes, this detail changes the emotional equation of downsizing. Outdoor living is often one of the hardest elements to leave behind, particularly for homeowners accustomed to private pools, lounge areas, and spaces designed for gathering with friends and family. The One Park townhomes preserve that experience in a more manageable and low-maintenance way without sacrificing the feeling of having a true private retreat.
Connected to Sarasota’s Waterfront Lifestyle
The relationship to The Bay Park plays an important role in the lifestyle experience, but the appeal of this location extends well beyond the park itself. Positioned within the Quay Waterfront District, One Park Sarasota places residents at the center of one of the city’s most walkable and culturally connected areas.
From the townhome residences, owners are positioned near Sarasota’s waterfront pathways, downtown shopping and dining, and many of the cultural institutions that continue to shape Sarasota’s identity. The location also creates convenient access to Main Street, Marina Jack, and the broader downtown district that has increasingly become a focal point for luxury residential growth in Sarasota.
The Quay Waterfront District continues to evolve as one of the city’s most significant lifestyle destinations, with new restaurants, retail, hospitality, and entertainment experiences reshaping the bayfront area. That includes the future 1000 NORTH private membership club and restaurant concept planned directly across Tamiami Trail from One Park Sarasota, further reinforcing the long-term lifestyle appeal of this location.
For many buyers, that broader connectivity is part of the value proposition. The transition away from a larger standalone home is not simply about maintenance reduction. It is about becoming more connected to the experiences, walkability, waterfront setting, and cultural lifestyle that make downtown Sarasota increasingly desirable.
Learn More About the One Park Townhome Collection
With over 75% sold, limited inventory remains as the project moves closer to completion, slated for early 2027. For more information and to speak to the One Park Sales Executives, call 844-663-7275 or visit OneParkSarasota.com. The One Park Sales Gallery is open daily Monday through Friday and by private appointment on the weekends at 20 N. Lemon Avenue, just south of First Street in Downtown Sarasota.