Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Brookside
A quiet Sarasota address close to everything
3
Homes for sale
$399,000
Median list price
$217
Avg price / sqft
61
Median days on market
Brookside is a small, low-key pocket of Sarasota that keeps you within easy reach of the city's best-known corners — the beaches of Lido Key, the walkable Rosemary District, and the leafy streets around Arlington Park. Homes here tend to be modest in scale, with a median size around 1,426 square feet, which makes it a practical spot for buyers who want a real neighborhood without the price tag of the waterfront.
The market is genuinely thin right now — just three active listings, so choices are limited and timing matters. The median list price sits at $415,000 with homes trading at roughly $220 per square foot, and over the past year sellers have collected about 93% of asking. If you find the right house among the broader Sarasota homes for sale, be ready to move; well-priced homes here don't sit long.
Brookside is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$175,000 – $420K price range
1,426 sqft median home
$733/mo median HOA
$1,350/mo median rent
9 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Brookside
$420,000
4116 SWIFT ROAD, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,426 sqft
$399,000$415,000
811 ALDERWOOD WAY, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,778 sqft
$175,000$179,000
383 BOBBY JONES ROAD UNIT 383, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,334 sqft
Every active listing inside the Brookside boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Brookside market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$447,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 days
Median time to sell
Brookside vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Brookside boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Brookside is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Brookside home
≈ $3,263/mo
$399,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$733/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,350/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
391
Median age
53
Median income
$71,127
Median home value
$330,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Brookside
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Top 10% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Top 10% in the U.S.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.
Active
Top 11% 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.
Active
Top 14% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Beliefs
Top 16% in the U.S.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.
Straight answers
Brookside FAQs
Is Brookside a good place to live?+
It's a compact, centrally located Sarasota neighborhood that trades square footage for convenience — you're minutes from the beaches of Lido Key and the downtown core. Homes run around 1,426 square feet on average, which suits buyers who value location and a quieter street over size. Kids are zoned for Gocio Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High School.
Is Brookside expensive?+
By central-Sarasota standards it's reasonable, with a median list price of $415,000 and homes priced around $220 per square foot. Listings currently range from $175,000 up to $420,000, so there's room for a range of budgets. It reads as more attainable than the city's waterfront enclaves.
What do homes cost in Brookside?+
The median list price is $415,000, and over the past 12 months ten homes sold at a median of $428,000. Active listings span $175,000 to $420,000, so you'll find options below the median if you're patient with limited inventory.
How is the market in Brookside right now?+
It's a tight market with only three active listings, and homes take a median of 37 days to sell. Sellers are averaging about 93% of asking, which points to steady but not frantic demand. With so few homes available, serious buyers should be ready to act when the right one lists.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $733 per month, so factor that into your monthly budget alongside the mortgage. Property taxes are modest at a median of roughly $2,619 per year. For comparison, the median rent in the area is around $1,350 per month.
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