Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sherwood Estates
Quiet Sarasota living close to the coast
Sherwood Estates is a small, established residential pocket in Sarasota County, the kind of low-key neighborhood where the pace slows down and the beach and city are both within easy reach. You're close to Sarasota's cultural core and the Gulf, with Lido Key and the walkable Rosemary District part of everyday life, plus the arts-and-water character of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores just up the road.
This is a tightly held market, so inventory moves fast and rarely sits around. Over the last 12 months only 3 homes changed hands here, at a median sold price of $515,000, and sellers averaged 94% of asking. If you're serious about landing in this area, it pays to line up your financing early and watch the broader Sarasota homes for sale so you can move the moment something lists.
Sherwood Estates is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sherwood Estates
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Every active listing inside the Sherwood Estates boundary
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The Sherwood Estates market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$515,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
21 days
Median time to sell
Sherwood Estates vs Sarasota
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sherwood Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sherwood Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
2,258
Median age
58
Median income
$70,625
Median home value
$398,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Sherwood Estates
Active
Top 2% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Beliefs
Top 19% 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.
Food & Drink
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.
Straight answers
Sherwood Estates FAQs
Is Sherwood Estates a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established neighborhood that trades on location — close to the Gulf at Lido Key and to downtown Sarasota's dining and culture. If you want a settled residential feel with the city and beach both nearby, it fits.
Is Sherwood Estates expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for Sarasota, with a median sold price of $515,000 over the past year. That's well below the waterfront and luxury tiers while still buying you a strong central location.
What do homes cost in Sherwood Estates?+
Recent sales have centered on $515,000, based on the 3 homes that sold in the last 12 months. There are currently no active listings, so pricing is best read from those recent closings — compare with the wider Sarasota homes for sale to gauge value.
How is the market in Sherwood Estates?+
It's thin and tightly held — only 3 homes sold over the last 12 months, and sellers averaged 94% of their asking price. With zero active listings right now, buyers should be ready to act quickly when something comes up.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property tax figures on file for this neighborhood, which is common for smaller established pockets. Ask your agent to pull the specifics on any individual home, since dues and tax amounts vary by property in this part of Sarasota County.
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