Sarasota Middle School

It's a solid pick for families who want quiet, school-centered neighborhoods with easy reach to the rest of Sarasota. The area is heavy on gated communities — 232 of 497 active listings — and pool homes, which appeals to buyers prioritizing everyday livability over walkable urban energy. Nearby assignments like Booker Middle School round out the school options in the broader area.

It's mid-range for Sarasota, with a median list price of $480,000 and a median sold price of $495,000 over the last year. The range is wide, though — listings start as low as $134,900 and climb past $5 million, so there's an entry point for a lot of budgets. Average price per square foot runs about $268 on a median home size of 1,843 square feet.

Expect a typical home around $480,000 to $495,000, though the 55 luxury listings above $1M and 55 waterfront properties pull the top of the market higher. New construction is well represented with 132 active listings, which can mean paying for modern finishes. You can compare current inventory across price tiers on the live map.

It's active and buyer-friendlier than the peak years. There are 497 homes for sale and 1,383 sold in the past 12 months, with a median 55 days on market and sellers getting about 96% of asking. That gap between list and sold price means well-prepared buyers have room to negotiate.

Because so many homes here sit in gated and managed communities, HOA fees are common — the median runs about $336 a month. Median property tax is roughly $3,963 a year, and if you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent in the zone is around $2,998 a month. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any home before you write an offer.