Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Palm West
A quiet Sarasota pocket with room to breathe
3
Homes for sale
$649,900
Median list price
$273
Avg price / sqft
61
Median days on market
Palm West sits within easy reach of everything that makes Sarasota worth living in — from the beaches out at Lido Key to the walkable energy of the Rosemary District and the character streets of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. It's the kind of neighborhood where homes have real space, pools are common, and the pace feels residential rather than rushed. You're close to the Gulf lifestyle without paying the coastal premium.
For buyers, this is a thin, deliberate market. There are just two active listings right now, both clustered near $650,000, and homes have been taking around 66 days to move — enough time to negotiate without rushing. Sellers over the past year got about 98% of asking, so the pricing here is grounded rather than aspirational.
Palm West is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$449,900 – $650K price range
2,328 sqft median home
$42/mo median HOA
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Palm West
$449,900
5325 GARDENS DR, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,685 sqft
$649,900
8432 PALM LAKES COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,328 sqft
$650,000$675,000
5321 GARDENS DR, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,374 sqft
Every active listing inside the Palm West boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Palm West market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$736,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
85 days
Median time to sell
Palm West vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Palm West boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Palm West is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Palm West home
≈ $3,949/mo
$649,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$42/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,030
Median age
50
Median income
$72,054
Median home value
$389,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Palm West
Entertainment
Top 5% 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.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Food & Drink
Top 9% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Straight answers
Palm West FAQs
Is Palm West a good place to live?+
It's a residential neighborhood that trades big-city bustle for space and quiet, while keeping you close to Sarasota staples like the beaches at Lido Key. Homes tend to be sizable — the median is around 2,351 square feet — and pools are common. It suits buyers who want room to spread out without giving up easy access to the coast.
Is Palm West expensive?+
It sits in a mid-to-upper range for the area, with a median list price of $649,950 and homes selling around $736,500 over the past year. At roughly $276 per square foot, you're paying for space rather than a coastal-waterfront premium. Carrying costs stay reasonable thanks to a median HOA of just $42 a month.
What do homes cost in Palm West?+
The two active listings are both priced right at about $650,000, and the median sold price over the last 12 months was $736,500. Expect roughly $276 per square foot on a median home size near 2,351 square feet. It's a small market, so pricing clusters tightly rather than spreading across a wide range.
How is the market in Palm West?+
This is a low-inventory, low-turnover market — just two active listings and two sales in the past year. Homes have taken about 66 days to sell, and sellers averaged 98% of their asking price. That balance gives buyers negotiating room without signaling any distress in values.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
HOA dues here are modest at a median of $42 per month, so you're not carrying heavy community fees. Median property taxes run about $3,206 a year, in line with what you'd expect for homes in this price band across Sarasota County.
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