Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Bayou Oaks
Central Sarasota living close to the bay and city
30
Homes for sale
$229,500
Median list price
$220
Avg price / sqft
44
Median days on market
Bayou Oaks sits within easy reach of Sarasota's cultural core, with the beaches of Lido Key to the west and the walkable energy of the Rosemary District just minutes away. It's a practical, well-located pocket for buyers who want to be near downtown without paying downtown prices, and the nearby Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores waterfront adds character to the surrounding area.
For a buyer today, the market here reads as accessible relative to the wider Sarasota homes for sale scene. There are 29 active listings with a median list price of $229,000, which puts Bayou Oaks well below Sarasota's higher-priced coastal enclaves. With no closed sales recorded in the past 12 months, this is a spot where working with an agent who knows the block-by-block detail matters.
Bayou Oaks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$109,000 – $399K price range
1,157 sqft median home
$575/mo median HOA
$2,150/mo median rent
61 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bayou Oaks
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$119,900
1100 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY UNIT 58, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft
$397,777
1375 MYRTLE STREET, SARASOTA
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,836 sqft
$379,999
4975 DAVID AVENUE, SARASOTA
6 bd · 4 ba · 2,201 sqft
$229,000
5324 ROYAL PALM AVENUE UNIT 5324, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 930 sqft
$199,000
947 SUNRIDGE WAY UNIT A3, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,263 sqft
$172,900
5354 ROYAL PALM AVENUE UNIT 5354, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 930 sqft
$250,000$290,000
5366 ROYAL PALM AVENUE UNIT 5366, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 930 sqft
$330,000
1080 MECCA DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,178 sqft
$375,000
1216 34TH STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft
$325,000
3710 RILMA AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft
$149,900
4631 SUMMERWIND DRIVE UNIT 16, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 966 sqft
$109,000$119,000
4805 RILMA AVENUE UNIT 106, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 837 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Bayou Oaks market
61
Sold, last 12 months
$183,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
Bayou Oaks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bayou Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bayou Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bayou Oaks home
≈ $2,209/mo
$229,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$575/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,373
Median age
28
Median income
$55,895
Median home value
$213,536
Beyond the listings
Living in Bayou Oaks
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Top 24% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Straight answers
Bayou Oaks FAQs
Is Bayou Oaks a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who want a central Sarasota base close to downtown, the Rosemary District, and Lido Key beaches without a coastal price tag. The area feeds into the Booker school cluster and keeps you connected to the city's cultural and dining scene.
Is Bayou Oaks expensive?+
No — with a median list price of $229,000, it's among the more affordable pockets of central Sarasota. That's a meaningful contrast to the higher-priced Lido Key and waterfront enclaves nearby.
What do homes cost in Bayou Oaks?+
There are currently 29 active listings with a median list price of $229,000. Price per square foot and size data aren't available for this pocket right now, so a local agent can help you gauge value on specific properties.
How is the market in Bayou Oaks?+
With 29 homes active and no closed sales recorded in the past 12 months, this is a low-turnover pocket where inventory sits and pricing takes local knowledge to read. It's a market where patience and a well-informed agent pay off.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA and property tax figures aren't currently available for Bayou Oaks in the data, which is common for a neighborhood with limited recent sales. Reach out and we'll pull the specifics on any listing you're considering.
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