Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Southfield
A quiet Sarasota pocket with easy access
2
Homes for sale
$544,950
Median list price
$239
Avg price / sqft
10
Median days on market
Southfield is the kind of Sarasota County neighborhood people move to for the low-key rhythm and the practical location — close enough to the coast and downtown to matter, calm enough to feel residential. Homes here run a comfortable mid-size, with a median around 2,298 square feet and pool-friendly Florida living, all a short hop from Sarasota's beaches and cultural core. If you like the idea of being near Lido Key sand and the galleries of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores without paying beachfront prices, this is a smart stretch to study.
The market here is small and moves quickly. With just two active listings and a median list price of $544,950, buyers aren't fighting through hundreds of options — but homes that are priced right go fast, with a median of 9.5 days on market. Over the past year six homes sold at a median of $542,500, and sellers collected about 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not a fire sale. It's worth comparing against nearby options like the Rosemary District before you commit.
Southfield is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$525,000 – $565K price range
2,298 sqft median home
$71/mo median HOA
6 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Southfield
$564,900
4732 MEADOWVIEW CIRCLE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,148 sqft
$525,000$545,000
4696 LONG LAKE DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,447 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southfield boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Southfield market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$542,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
9 days
Median time to sell
Southfield vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southfield boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Southfield is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southfield home
≈ $3,511/mo
$544,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$71/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
624
Median age
58
Median income
$63,750
Median home value
$296,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Southfield
Beliefs
Top 6% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% 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.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Straight answers
Southfield FAQs
Is Southfield a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a calm, established residential feel with quick access to central Sarasota and the beaches at Lido Key. Homes are a comfortable size — around 2,298 square feet at the median — and many come with pools, so it leans toward buyers settling in rather than flipping.
Is Southfield expensive?+
It sits in the mid-market for Sarasota County, with a median list price of $544,950 and active homes ranging from $525,000 to $564,900. At roughly $239 per square foot, it's more attainable than the waterfront communities closer to the coast.
What do homes cost in Southfield?+
Current listings run $525,000 to $564,900, and the median list price is $544,950. Over the last year six homes sold at a median of $542,500, so list and sale prices are tracking closely together.
How is the Southfield market right now?+
It's tight and fast-moving, with only two active listings and a median of 9.5 days on market. Sellers are getting about 95% of asking on average, which means well-priced homes move quickly but there's still a little negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is a modest $71 per month, which keeps ongoing costs low relative to gated or golf communities elsewhere in Sarasota. Median property taxes run about $4,304 a year, so budget accordingly alongside your mortgage.
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