Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Bayfront
Sarasota waterfront living at the edge of downtown
2
Homes for sale
$1,847,000
Median list price
$796
Avg price / sqft
117
Median days on market
Bayfront sits where downtown Sarasota meets the water, within walking distance of the galleries and restaurants of the Rosemary District and a quick drive from the beaches of Lido Key. This is a high-end, water-adjacent pocket where condos and homes near Golden Gate Point trade on views, walkability, and proximity to the arts scene rather than square footage alone.
The current market here is thin and premium. There's just one active listing at $1,999,000, while the seven homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $850,000 — a reminder that pricing varies widely by position and that sellers are negotiating, taking about 89% of asking. If you're weighing Bayfront against nearby Arlington Park or broader Sarasota homes for sale, expect a patient search and room to make your case.
Bayfront is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,695,000 – $2.0M price range
2,348 sqft median home
$1,416/mo median HOA
$8,500/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bayfront
$1,695,000
99 SUNSET DRIVE UNIT 401, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,516 sqft
$1,999,000$2,250,000
101 SUNSET DRIVE UNIT 402, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,179 sqft
Every active listing inside the Bayfront boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Bayfront market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$850,000
Median sold price
89%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
80 days
Median time to sell
Bayfront vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 59.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bayfront boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bayfront is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bayfront home
≈ $12,689/mo
$1,847,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,416/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$8,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
545
Median age
75
Median income
$125,938
Median home value
$1,459,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Bayfront
Lifestyles
Top 2% 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.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.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.
Relationships
Top 5% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Straight answers
Bayfront FAQs
Is Bayfront a good place to live?+
If you want to be close to downtown Sarasota, the arts scene in the Rosemary District, and the beaches of Lido Key, Bayfront delivers that walkable, water-adjacent lifestyle. It's assigned to Booker High School, Booker Middle School, and Alta Vista Elementary School, and downtown Tampa is about 72 minutes away when you need the big city.
Is Bayfront expensive?+
Yes — it's one of Sarasota's premium pockets, with an average of $917 per square foot and the single active listing priced at $1,999,000. That said, the seven homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $850,000, so actual purchase prices depend heavily on the property and its position.
What do homes cost in Bayfront?+
The lone active listing is priced at $1,999,000 for about 2,179 square feet, while closed sales over the last 12 months had a median of $850,000. The gap reflects how much waterfront position and condo versus home type drive value in this part of Sarasota.
How is the market right now?+
It's slow and favorable to patient buyers, with just one home currently listed and a median of 208 days on market. Sellers took about 89% of asking on recent sales, which tells you there's real room to negotiate if you come ready.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Expect meaningful carrying costs here: the median HOA runs about $1,262 per month and median property taxes land around $19,046 per year. Those figures reflect the gated, waterfront character of the neighborhood, so factor them into your budget alongside the purchase price.
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