Homes for sale in
Sarasota County, Florida
Gulf Coast living from beach towns to inland value
4,576
Homes for sale
$435,000
Median list price
$398
Avg price / sqft
81
Median days on market
Sarasota County stretches from the barrier-island beaches of Siesta Key and Longboat Key down through the growing inland communities of North Port and the historic downtown of Venice. It's a stretch of the Gulf Coast where you can pick your pace — culture and dining in Sarasota, quieter waterfront life in Nokomis and Osprey, or brand-new construction farther from the coast. Downtown Tampa sits about 71 minutes north when you need the big city.
For buyers, this is a broad and active market: 4,646 homes are listed right now with a median list price of $439,900, though the range runs from $5,000 lots all the way to $26.4 million estates. Homes take a median of 62 days to sell and sellers are getting about 95% of asking, which means there's real room to negotiate. With 13,084 homes sold in the past year at a median of $410,000, you have plenty of comparable sales to work from — and it's worth watching the just reduced listings.
Quick facts
8 cities & towns
$17,000 – $26M price range
1,681 sqft median home
$3,500/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Sarasota County
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$75,000
1891 ENGLEWOOD ROAD UNIT 165, ENGLEWOOD
2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft
$12,500,000
546 FREELING DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 4,353 sqft
$499,000
24033 CANTERWOOD WAY, VENICE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,416 sqft
$1,150,000
3946 COUNTRY VIEW DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,439 sqft
$149,900
570 BLACKBURN POINT ROAD UNIT Siesta 25, OSPREY
$329,900
3750 PARKRIDGE CIRCLE UNIT 24-103, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,954 sqft
$749,900
11627 MYAKKA BLUE DRIVE, VENICE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,479 sqft
$389,900
11706 SISTINE LANE, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft
$169,900
5313 BOCA RATON AVENUE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,175 sqft
$149,900
2270 PALAZZA DRIVE UNIT 72, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,239 sqft
$1,749,000
2476 FLOYD STREET, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,389 sqft
$1,047,000
102 WINDWARD DRIVE, OSPREY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,134 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Sarasota County market
Leans seller
3.9 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
13,374
Sold, last 12 months
$415,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Sarasota County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.3% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 17.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Sarasota County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Sarasota County
Sarasota
2,334 homes for sale
North Port
854 homes for sale
Venice
813 homes for sale
Nokomis
270 homes for sale
Longboat Key
259 homes for sale
Osprey
97 homes for sale
North Venice
17 homes for sale
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Beyond the listings
Living in Sarasota County
Beaches to inland value
The county spans barrier-island living on Siesta and Longboat Keys plus more affordable new-build neighborhoods in North Port.
Deep waterfront inventory
875 waterfront listings are active, from canal-front homes to Gulf and bay properties across the coast.
Room to negotiate
With a median 62 days on market and sellers netting 95% of asking, buyers have genuine leverage right now.
Options at every price
Active listings run from $5,000 up to $26.4 million, with 886 homes over $1M and plenty under the $439,900 median.
Gated and golf living
1,343 gated-community listings and 375 golf-course homes give resort-minded buyers real choice.
Population
449,011
Median age
57.3
Median income
$80,633
Median home value
$373,100
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Top 25% in the U.S.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.
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.
Beliefs
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.
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.
Relationships
Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sarasota County home
≈ $3,265/mo
$435,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
28%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$3,500/mo
Median rent
1,825 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Sarasota County real estate FAQs
Is Sarasota County a good place to live?+
It offers a mix that few Florida markets match — Gulf beaches, an arts-driven downtown in Sarasota, and quieter towns like Venice and Nokomis. With 13,084 homes sold in the last year, it's a well-established, in-demand area rather than a speculative one. Downtown Tampa is about 71 minutes away for bigger-city trips.
Is Sarasota County expensive?+
It depends heavily on where you look. The countywide median list price is $439,900 and the median sold price was $410,000, but 886 active listings are priced above $1 million, mostly on the barrier islands and waterfront locations. Inland communities offer noticeably more house for the money.
What do homes cost in Sarasota County?+
The median list price is $439,900 and average price per square foot is $407, with a median home size around 1,680 square feet. The market ranges from $5,000 lots to a $26.4 million high, and you can browse by price to narrow it down. Single-family homes dominate at 2,574 active listings, followed by 1,208 condos.
How is the Sarasota County market right now?+
There are 4,646 active listings and homes are taking a median of 62 days to sell, which points to a balanced-to-buyer-friendly market. Sellers are averaging 95% of their asking price, so offers below list are landing. It's a good time to watch just reduced properties.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA fee runs about $438 per month, though many single-family homes outside gated communities carry little or none. Median property tax is around $3,993 per year, and median rent sits at $3,500 per month for buyers weighing the rent-versus-own math.
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