Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Brookside
A pocket of practical Sarasota living
5
Homes for sale
$179,000
Median list price
$234
Avg price / sqft
88
Median days on market
Brookside sits within easy reach of the coastal Sarasota that draws people here in the first place — you're a short drive from the beaches of Lido Key, the arts-and-dining energy of the Rosemary District, and the walkable pace of Arlington Park. It's a small, unshowy neighborhood assigned to Booker High, Booker Middle, and Gocio Elementary, with the kind of quiet that lets you keep the rest of the city at arm's length until you want it.
The market here is thin and worth reading closely. There are just five active listings, with a median list price of $179,000 and a wide spread from $158,000 up to $425,000, while homes that actually closed over the last year did so at a median of $428,000 — a sign the low list numbers reflect specific properties, not the whole picture. Homes sit a median of 88 days and sellers are netting about 93% of asking, so there's room to negotiate if you're patient. If Brookside doesn't fit, the broader pool of Sarasota homes for sale and nearby Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores gives you room to compare.
Brookside is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$158,000 – $425K price range
1,306 sqft median home
$676/mo median HOA
$1,350/mo median rent
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Brookside
$425,000
811 ALDERWOOD WAY, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,778 sqft
$158,000$165,000
323 BOBBY JONES ROAD UNIT 323, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 504 sqft
$355,900$375,000
4003 BOOTH PLACE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,306 sqft
$176,000
321 BOBBY JONES ROAD UNIT 321, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 828 sqft
$179,000$189,000
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
10
Sold, last 12 months
$428,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 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
≈ $2,047/mo
$179,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$676/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 quiet residential pocket that trades flash for location — you're minutes from the beaches of Lido Key and the restaurants of downtown Sarasota. Homes are assigned to Gocio Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High, and the small size keeps traffic and turnover low.
Is Brookside expensive?+
It's more accessible than much of coastal Sarasota, with active listings starting around $158,000 and a median list price of $179,000. That said, the homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $428,000, so the entry point depends heavily on the specific property.
What do homes cost in Brookside?+
Active listings run from $158,000 to $425,000 with a median of $179,000, and prices average about $234 per square foot on a median home size near 1,306 square feet. Actual closings over the last 12 months landed at a median sold price of $428,000 across 10 sales.
How is the market right now?+
It's a slow, small market — just five active listings and 10 sales in the past year, with homes taking a median of 88 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 93% of asking on average, which leaves negotiating room for a buyer willing to wait for the right fit.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $676 per month, which is on the higher side and worth confirming against what it covers for any given listing. Median property taxes come in around $2,619 per year, and median rent sits at roughly $1,350 per month.
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