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Homes for sale in

Sarasota County, Florida

Gulf Coast living from beach towns to inland value

4,556

Homes for sale

$435,000

Median list price

$406

Avg price / sqft

63

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

$5,000$26M price range

1,674 sqft median home

$3,500/mo median rent

Leans seller right now

Drive times

Downtown Tampa71 min

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The numbers that matter

The Sarasota County market

Leans seller

3.9 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.

13,169

Sold, last 12 months

$410,000

Median sold price

95%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

51 days

Median time to sell

Sarasota County vs Florida

Median list price

Sarasota County$435K
Florida Co.$375K

Price per sqft

Sarasota County$406
Florida Co.$279

Days on market

Sarasota County63d
Florida Co.50d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

4.5% yr/yr

$395K$443K$490KAug ’23Jul ’26

Homes on the market

17.8% yr/yr

4,4927,0459,598Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

06571314Aug ’24Jul ’26

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

Beyond the listings

Living in Sarasota County

01

Beaches to inland value

The county spans barrier-island living on Siesta and Longboat Keys plus more affordable new-build neighborhoods in North Port.

02

Deep waterfront inventory

875 waterfront listings are active, from canal-front homes to Gulf and bay properties across the coast.

03

Room to negotiate

With a median 62 days on market and sellers netting 95% of asking, buyers have genuine leverage right now.

04

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.

05

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

$3,270/mo

Principal & interest $2,292
Property tax $329
HOA / fees $439
Insurance (est.) $210

$435,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

29%

In a FEMA flood zone

Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment

$3,500/mo

Median rent

1,874 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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