Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Newtown Farms
Small-scale Sarasota living close to the city core
1
Homes for sale
$189,900
Median list price
$233
Avg price / sqft
46
Median days on market
Newtown Farms is a compact Sarasota neighborhood that trades sprawl for proximity — you're within easy reach of downtown, the Rosemary District, and the coastal draws of Lido Key. The pace here is residential and unpretentious, and the surrounding pockets like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores give the area a genuine local texture rather than a resort feel. Homes are assigned to Emma E. Booker Elementary, Booker Middle, and Sarasota High.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, opportunistic market rather than a busy one. There is a single active listing at $189,900, and only two homes have sold in the past twelve months — so pricing signals are limited and every deal is its own negotiation. If you want a foothold in Sarasota without a downtown price tag, it's worth watching closely and moving decisively when the right property surfaces. Compare it against the broader pool of Sarasota homes for sale to keep your options open.
Newtown Farms is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$189,900 – $190K price range
816 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Newtown Farms
Every active listing inside the Newtown Farms boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Newtown Farms market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$419,123
Median sold price
81%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
71 days
Median time to sell
Newtown Farms vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Newtown Farms boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Newtown Farms is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Newtown Farms home
≈ $1,320/mo
$189,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
755
Median age
56
Median income
$50,342
Median home value
$159,628
Beyond the listings
Living in Newtown Farms
Entertainment
Top 15% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Food & Drink
Top 16% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Relationships
Top 17% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 18% in the U.S.Wine Lovers
It's all about the grape. This population enjoys a trip to the vineyard to learn about wine and sharing a good bottle with friends and family.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.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.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Straight answers
Newtown Farms FAQs
Is Newtown Farms a good place to live?+
It's a small, unassuming residential pocket that puts you close to central Sarasota, the Rosemary District, and the coast without paying downtown prices. Homes are assigned to Emma E. Booker Elementary, Booker Middle, and Sarasota High School. It suits buyers who value location and affordability over amenities like pools or gated entries, none of which are present in the current inventory.
Is Newtown Farms expensive?+
No — it's one of the more accessible corners of Sarasota. The single active listing is priced at $189,900, and median property tax is just $1,308 a year, so carrying costs are light compared to much of the Sarasota homes for sale market.
What do homes cost in Newtown Farms?+
Right now the one active listing is $189,900, or roughly $233 per square foot on a median home size of about 816 square feet. Over the past twelve months, though, the two closed sales had a median price of $419,123 — a reminder that this thin market can swing widely depending on the property.
How is the market in Newtown Farms?+
It's quiet and low-volume, with just one home active and two sales in the last year. The median time on market is 46 days, and sellers have been getting about 81% of asking on average, which points to real room for negotiation when something does come up.
What about HOA fees and taxes in Newtown Farms?+
There's no meaningful HOA data reported for the neighborhood, so buyers should verify any dues on a specific property. Median property tax is about $1,308 per year, which is on the lower end for the Sarasota area.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX 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 accurate by Stellar MLS.
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