Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Wildwood Acres
Small-scale Sarasota living close to the coast
3
Homes for sale
$479,900
Median list price
$281
Avg price / sqft
177
Median days on market
Wildwood Acres is a compact residential pocket in Sarasota County, the kind of low-key neighborhood that keeps you within easy reach of the city's best without the crowds. You're a short drive from the beaches of Lido Key, the arts-and-dining energy of the Rosemary District, and the tree-lined waterfront streets of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. It's assigned to well-regarded schools including Riverview High School, and it puts everything Sarasota does well within a comfortable radius.
For buyers, this is a thin market right now — just three active listings, so inventory moves by the handful rather than the dozen. The median list price sits at $479,900, which lands squarely in Sarasota's mid-range and reflects real single-family value rather than luxury pricing. With so few homes trading here, the smart play is to watch the broader Sarasota homes for sale picture and be ready to move when the right listing surfaces.
Wildwood Acres is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$475,000 – $690K price range
1,910 sqft median home
$521/mo median HOA
$3,300/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Wildwood Acres
$475,000$479,000
8788 RAIN SONG ROAD UNIT 384, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,910 sqft
$479,900$499,900
8605 RAIN SONG ROAD, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,625 sqft
$690,000
5416 HOPE SOUND CIRCLE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,298 sqft
Every active listing inside the Wildwood Acres boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Wildwood Acres market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$470,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
159 days
Median time to sell
Wildwood Acres vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 22.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Wildwood Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Wildwood Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Wildwood Acres home
≈ $3,449/mo
$479,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$521/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,023
Median age
60
Median income
$86,779
Median home value
$522,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Wildwood Acres
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Culture
Top 8% 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 8% 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 11% 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.
Entertainment
Top 12% 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 15% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Straight answers
Wildwood Acres FAQs
Is Wildwood Acres a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, central Sarasota County neighborhood with easy access to the beaches of Lido Key and downtown's Rosemary District. The area is assigned to Riverview High School, Sarasota Middle School, and Ashton Elementary School, which appeals to families weighing school quality alongside location.
Is Wildwood Acres expensive?+
It sits in Sarasota's mid-range, with a median list price of $479,900 — below the city's waterfront and $1M-plus tiers. That makes it a practical entry point for buyers who want proximity to the coast without the premium pricing.
What do homes cost in Wildwood Acres?+
The current median list price is $479,900 across just three active listings. Because inventory is so limited, pricing can shift quickly, so it's worth tracking the wider Sarasota homes for sale market for context.
How is the market in Wildwood Acres?+
It's a low-inventory, low-turnover neighborhood — only three homes are active and none have sold in the past 12 months, so data points are thin. Buyers should be patient and prepared to act when a listing that fits comes up rather than expecting constant choice.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA or property tax data currently reported for the active listings in Wildwood Acres, which is common in a neighborhood this small. Confirm the specifics on any individual home, as fees and tax figures vary property by property in Sarasota County.
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