Homes for sale · North Port, FloridaSunburst
Newer homes and room to grow in North Port
12
Homes for sale
$367,389
Median list price
$205
Avg price / sqft
82
Median days on market
Sunburst sits in the heart of North Port, Sarasota County's fast-growing southwest Florida city where newer single-family neighborhoods have filled in around established streets. It's a practical, low-key place that suits first-time buyers, young families and anyone trading coastal prices for more square footage — close enough to the Gulf for weekend trips, far enough inland to keep costs reasonable. Nearby communities like Atwater, Chamberlain and Cranberry Fields give the area a mix of newer construction and settled blocks.
For a buyer today, the numbers are approachable: 12 active listings with a median list price of $367,389 and a range running from $249,000 to $469,000. Homes are moving at a median of 81.5 days and sellers are getting about 98% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without a bidding-war frenzy. With five of the active listings being new construction, Sunburst is one of the more realistic entry points among North Port homes for sale.
Sunburst is a community in North Port, Florida.
Quick facts
$249,000 – $469K price range
1,817 sqft median home
$2,100/mo median rent
32 sold in 12 months
Living in Sunburst
Sunburst is a residential pocket of North Port, the sprawling, fast-growing city at the southern edge of Sarasota County. The character here is suburban and new-ish: single-family homes on manageable lots, a mix of recently built houses and established blocks, and the kind of quiet that families and remote workers tend to favor. It's not a walkable downtown neighborhood — life revolves around the car, the yard and the nearby arteries that connect you to the rest of the city and the Gulf coast beyond.
North Port itself grew up as a planned community and has expanded quickly over the past two decades, which is why so much of the housing feels current. Sunburst reflects that trajectory, with new construction still coming online alongside homes that are a few years settled. That blend keeps the streetscape fresh without the price premium of the coastal towns to the west.
The area suits first-time buyers, young families and anyone trading downtown Sarasota or coastal Venice prices for more square footage inland. If you want a newer home, a reasonable tax bill and an easy base for exploring southwest Florida, Sunburst makes practical sense. Buyers looking for nightlife, walkability or a historic district will want to look elsewhere.
Neighborhoods and communities in Sunburst
Sunburst sits among a cluster of North Port communities that share a similar newer-build, single-family character. Notable nearby names include Atwater, Chamberlain, North Port Gardens, Cranberry Fields and Blue Ridge - Salford. Each has its own mix of lot sizes, build years and price points, so it pays to compare them directly when you're narrowing your search.
Atwater and Chamberlain lean toward planned, newer development, while North Port Gardens and Cranberry Fields offer their own blend of established and recent homes. Because these communities sit close together, buyers often cross-shop them within a single afternoon of touring. The differences come down to HOA structure, home age and how close you want to be to North Port's main roads.
Within Sunburst and its neighbors, the current active inventory is small — about a dozen homes at any given time — so flexibility across several communities widens your options. You can view the full set of current listings and the community boundary on the live map. When one neighborhood is quiet on inventory, an adjacent one often has the right fit.
Homes for sale in Sunburst: prices and housing
The market here is approachable. There are 12 active listings with a median list price of $367,389, ranging from $249,000 at the entry end to $469,000 at the top. Homes run about $205 per square foot with a median size of 1,817 square feet, so you're buying genuine room rather than a compact starter box. None of the current listings crosses the $1M mark, which keeps the neighborhood firmly in attainable territory.
Over the last 12 months, 32 homes sold at a median price of $341,000, and sellers collected about 98% of their asking price on average. The median time on market is 81.5 days — an unhurried pace that gives buyers space to evaluate and negotiate rather than rush. The gap between the $341,000 sold median and the $367,389 list median reflects a market that's steady but not overheated.
New construction is a real feature here: five of the twelve active listings are new builds, letting buyers choose between a brand-new home and a settled one at similar prices. Waterfront and pool homes exist but are limited — one active waterfront listing and three with pools in the current data. HOA dues aren't reported in the current MLS data for Sunburst, so confirm them per community, and note the low median property tax of about $1,610 per year.
Schools in Sunburst
Sunburst falls within the Sarasota County school district. The most commonly assigned schools for this area are Lamarque Elementary School, Heron Creek Middle School and North Port High School.
School assignments are tied to specific addresses and can change between years as the district adjusts zones. Before you make an offer, verify the exact assignment for the home you're considering directly with Sarasota County Schools rather than relying on a general neighborhood designation.
Families who prioritize a particular school should start their home search with that zone in mind, since even homes a few streets apart can fall into different attendance areas. An agent familiar with North Port can help you confirm the boundary before you commit.
Getting around Sunburst
Sunburst is a car-dependent neighborhood, as most of North Port is. Daily errands, commutes and school runs all assume a vehicle, and the area's layout of residential streets feeds into the city's larger connector roads. Specific drive-time data isn't available for this community, so plan to test your own routes during a visit at the times you'll actually be driving.
North Port's position in southwest Florida puts the Gulf beaches, Venice and the broader Sarasota County coast within reach of a day trip, with I-75 serving as the region's main north-south artery for longer hauls toward Sarasota or Fort Myers. If a short commute matters to you, drive it yourself on a weekday before you buy.
Within the neighborhood itself, expect a quiet residential feel with limited through-traffic. There's no walkable commercial core here, so grocery runs and dining mean a short drive to North Port's retail corridors.
Is Sunburst a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Sunburst delivers a lot: newer homes, a median list price of $367,389, a low median property tax around $1,610 a year, and the choice of brand-new construction among five of the twelve active listings. The pace of the market — 81.5 days to sell with sellers getting 98% of asking — favors a measured buyer who wants time to decide. You get more square footage for your money than you'd find closer to the coast.
The trade-offs are honest ones. This is a car-dependent, suburban neighborhood without walkability or a downtown, and inventory is thin at around a dozen active homes, so you may need to cross-shop neighboring communities like Atwater or North Port Gardens to find the right fit. Waterfront and pool homes are scarce, and HOA details vary by community and should be confirmed.
If your priorities are value, newer construction and a quiet family-oriented setting within easy reach of southwest Florida's coast, Sunburst is a sensible choice. Buyers chasing walkable urban living or Gulf-front addresses will want to look elsewhere. Start by browsing current North Port homes for sale and comparing the neighborhoods side by side.
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sunburst
$355,000
2935 VEDADO STREET, NORTH PORT
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,954 sqft
$249,000
3231 CRITTENDON STREET, NORTH PORT
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,429 sqft
$400,000
4450 BELLADONNA AVENUE, NORTH PORT
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,759 sqft
$469,000
4509 ELDRON AVENUE, NORTH PORT
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,741 sqft
$289,990
4330 LA FRANCE AVENUE, NORTH PORT
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,499 sqft
$429,000
2651 PEAKE STREET, NORTH PORT
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,975 sqft
$409,000$410,000
4875 HANSARD AVENUE, NORTH PORT
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,875 sqft
$415,000$430,000
4323 LA FRANCE AVENUE, NORTH PORT
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,694 sqft
$315,000$317,500
3592 GIBLIN DRIVE, NORTH PORT
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,833 sqft
$319,000$321,500
4638 JASLO AVENUE, NORTH PORT
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,833 sqft
$315,000$317,500
4269 FLINT DRIVE, NORTH PORT
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,833 sqft
$379,777$381,777
4802 SUNBURST AVENUE, NORTH PORT
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sunburst boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sunburst market
32
Sold, last 12 months
$341,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
Sunburst vs North Port
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 16.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sunburst boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sunburst is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sunburst home
≈ $2,280/mo
$367,389 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,938
Median age
40
Median income
$68,909
Median home value
$331,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Sunburst
Hobbies & Interests
Top 13% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Top 19% 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.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Entertainment
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.
Active
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.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Straight answers
Sunburst FAQs
Is Sunburst a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want newer, reasonably priced single-family homes with easy access to the rest of North Port and the Gulf coast beyond. The area blends new construction with established streets, and with a median list price around $367,389 it's an attainable entry point. It's quiet and residential rather than walkable or nightlife-driven.
Is Sunburst expensive?+
Not by Sarasota County standards. The median list price is $367,389 and active homes range from $249,000 to $469,000, with none listed above $1M. Combined with a median property tax of about $1,610 a year, the overall cost of ownership stays moderate.
What do homes cost in Sunburst?+
Active listings run from $249,000 to $469,000 with a median list price of $367,389, and the typical home is around 1,817 sqft at about $205 per square foot. Over the last 12 months, 32 homes sold at a median price of $341,000. You can compare current options on the live map.
How is the market in Sunburst?+
It's a balanced, unhurried market. Homes take a median of 81.5 days to sell and sellers are collecting about 98% of asking price, so neither side holds overwhelming leverage. With just 12 active listings, inventory is limited but steady.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property tax here is about $1,610 per year, which is low for the area. HOA data isn't reported for the Sunburst listings in the current MLS data, so confirm any dues community by community before you write an offer. Nearby Cranberry Fields and other North Port neighborhoods vary on this point.
What schools serve Sunburst?+
The most commonly assigned schools are Lamarque Elementary School, Heron Creek Middle School and North Port High School. School zones can change, so verify the assignment for a specific address with Sarasota County Schools before you buy.
Is there new construction in Sunburst?+
Yes — five of the twelve active listings are new construction, one of the higher shares you'll find among North Port homes for sale. That gives buyers the option of a brand-new home without stepping far above the area's median list price of $367,389.
What's renting like in Sunburst?+
The median rent is about $2,100 a month, which is reasonable for a newer single-family home in Sarasota County. That makes the area worth a look for investors as well as owner-occupants, though inventory to rent or buy is limited.
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