Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Baywood Colony
Attainable condos minutes from Sarasota's bay
9
Homes for sale
$229,000
Median list price
$209
Avg price / sqft
56
Median days on market
Baywood Colony sits in Sarasota's condo-living pocket, close enough to the water to make weekend beach runs to Lido Key feel routine and close enough to the city to reach Arlington Park and the Rosemary District in a short drive. Homes here run compact and low-maintenance — a median of about 1,155 square feet — which suits buyers who'd rather spend their time out than mowing a lawn. It's a quieter corner of the Sarasota market, assigned to Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High.
For buyers, this is one of the more attainable ways into the area. The median list price is $229,900, listings sit only about 14 days before going under contract, and sellers are getting roughly 96% of asking — so priced-right homes move, but there's still room to negotiate. With just seven active listings and two sales in the past year, inventory is thin, so being ready to act matters more than waiting for a wave of options.
Baywood Colony is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$121,900 – $290K price range
1,155 sqft median home
$1,053/mo median HOA
$3,995/mo median rent
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Baywood Colony
$135,000
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 125, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
$279,000
5826 DRIFTWOOD PLACE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$229,000
1647 SOUTHWOOD STREET UNIT 1647, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,164 sqft
$229,000
5911 TIDEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 3, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$219,900$224,900
5887 TIDEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 2, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$289,900
5823 TIDEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 19, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 sqft
$121,900$124,900
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 312, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
$274,000$279,000
5865 TIDEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 8, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$129,000$159,000
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 112, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Baywood Colony market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$239,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
93 days
Median time to sell
Baywood Colony vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 23.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Baywood Colony boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Baywood Colony is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Baywood Colony home
≈ $2,658/mo
$229,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,053/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,995/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
484
Median age
68
Median income
$111,731
Median home value
$485,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Baywood Colony
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Lifestyles
Top 16% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Food & Drink
Top 22% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Straight answers
Baywood Colony FAQs
Is Baywood Colony a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want compact, low-maintenance condo living close to the water without a house-sized budget. You're minutes from Lido Key beaches and central Sarasota, and homes here are assigned to Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High. The trade-off is a small, quieter community rather than a big amenity-rich development.
Is Baywood Colony expensive?+
Compared to much of Sarasota, no — the median list price is $229,900, with active listings ranging from $124,900 to $289,900. Average price per square foot runs about $228, which is reasonable for this proximity to the bay and downtown.
What do homes cost in Baywood Colony?+
Current active listings span $124,900 to $289,900 with a median list price of $229,900. Over the past 12 months the two homes that sold closed at a median of $212,000, and sellers averaged about 96% of their asking price.
How is the market in Baywood Colony?+
It's tight and fairly quick — only seven homes are active right now, and the median time on market is 14 days. With just two sales in the last year, come prepared to move when the right unit lists, since options are limited.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Expect a median HOA of about $1,045 per month, which is typical for a condo community where exterior and common-area upkeep is handled for you. Property taxes are modest by comparison, running around $1,962 per year at the median.
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