Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Oak Shores
Small-scale Sarasota living close to the coast
1
Homes for sale
$249,900
Median list price
$142
Avg price / sqft
9
Median days on market
Oak Shores sits within easy reach of Sarasota's coastal draws, from the beaches of Lido Key to the arts-and-dining energy of the Rosemary District. It's a modest, walk-to-your-neighbor kind of pocket where the pace stays quiet but you're never far from the water or the culture that defines Sarasota.
For buyers, this is a thin, fast-moving market: right now there's a single active listing at $249,900, and homes that sell tend to move quickly. Over the last 12 months only six homes changed hands here, so when the right one appears, you'll want to be ready to act. Nearby options in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores can widen your search if inventory here runs dry.
Oak Shores is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$249,900 – $250K price range
1,763 sqft median home
$3,150/mo median rent
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Oak Shores
Every active listing inside the Oak Shores boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Oak Shores market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$322,500
Median sold price
87%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Oak Shores vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 50.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Oak Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Oak Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Oak Shores home
≈ $1,651/mo
$249,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
467
Median age
55
Median income
$55,707
Median home value
$278,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Oak Shores
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% 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.
Culture
Top 10% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Appearance oriented
Top 12% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
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.
Appearance oriented
Top 14% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Straight answers
Oak Shores FAQs
Is Oak Shores a good place to live?+
It's a small, quiet Sarasota neighborhood that trades big-community amenities for proximity — you're close to Lido Key's beaches and downtown's dining and arts. Homes feed into Alta Vista Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High School. It suits buyers who want a low-key base within reach of the coast.
Is Oak Shores expensive?+
Not by Sarasota standards. The current active listing is priced at $249,900 and the median sold price over the past year was $322,500, which is affordable relative to much of the coastal market. If you want more choice at similar prices, Sarasota homes for sale more broadly are worth a look.
What do homes cost in Oak Shores?+
The lone active listing sits at $249,900, while the median sold price over the last 12 months was $322,500. Average pricing works out to about $142 per square foot on a typical home of roughly 1,763 square feet.
How is the market in Oak Shores?+
It's small and quick — six homes sold in the past year with a median of just nine days on market. Sellers averaged about 87% of asking, so there's room to negotiate, but the thin inventory means well-priced homes go fast.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes here are modest, with a median of about $1,486 per year. There's no HOA figure on record for the current inventory, so verify any fees on a specific listing before you commit.
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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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