Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Baywood Colony
Compact Sarasota condos close to the coast
6
Homes for sale
$243,000
Median list price
$251
Avg price / sqft
64
Median days on market
Baywood Colony sits in Sarasota County within easy reach of the Gulf, and it's the kind of place where a right-sized floor plan and low-maintenance living matter more than square footage. Most homes here run under 1,000 square feet, which makes it a practical landing spot for buyers who want to trade upkeep for time. You're a short hop from the beaches of Lido Key and the arts-and-dining energy of the Rosemary District, with the walkable historic streets of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores rounding out the neighborhood set.
The market here is small and slower-moving, so patience pays. There are just 6 active listings with a median list price of $248,000, and homes are taking about 58 days to sell — a window that gives buyers room to negotiate. If you're weighing options across Sarasota homes for sale, Baywood Colony reads as an entry-priced, condo-style corner of a city better known for waterfront estates.
Baywood Colony is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$139,000 – $319K price range
917 sqft median home
$893/mo median HOA
$2,250/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Baywood Colony
$279,000
5865 TIDEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 8, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$159,000
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 112, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
$207,000$217,000
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 214, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
$139,000$150,000
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 115, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
$319,000
5940 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE UNIT 15, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$284,900$299,900
5915 TIDEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 4, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Baywood Colony market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$212,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
70 days
Median time to sell
Baywood Colony vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 10.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Baywood Colony boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Baywood Colony is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Baywood Colony home
≈ $2,568/mo
$243,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$893/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
484
Median age
68
Median income
$111,731
Median home value
$485,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Baywood Colony
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Lifestyles
Top 16% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Food & Drink
Top 22% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Straight answers
Baywood Colony FAQs
Is Baywood Colony a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a compact, low-maintenance home near the Gulf without a big-city price tag. You're close to Lido Key's beaches and Sarasota's cultural core, and homes are assigned to Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High School. The trade-off is scale — this is a small, quiet community, not a large master-planned neighborhood.
Is Baywood Colony expensive?+
Compared to much of Sarasota, no — the median list price is $248,000, with active homes ranging from $139,000 to $319,000. The average price works out to about $254 per square foot on a median home size of 917 square feet. It's one of the more affordable ways into the area, especially for a buyer sizing down.
What do homes cost in Baywood Colony?+
Current listings range from $139,000 to $319,000, with a median list price of $248,000. Over the last 12 months, the two homes that sold closed at a median of $212,000. That gap between list and sold prices is worth keeping in mind when you make an offer.
How is the market in Baywood Colony?+
It's small and unhurried — just 6 active listings and 2 sales in the past year, with homes taking a median of about 58 days to sell. Sellers are getting around 96% of asking on average, so there's modest room to negotiate. Buyers who move deliberately tend to do well here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $893 per month, which typically reflects the condo-style, maintenance-included setup common in the community. Median property taxes are relatively light at $2,219 per year. Factor the monthly HOA into your budget carefully, since it's a meaningful share of the total cost of ownership.
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