Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Central Cocoanut
Old-Sarasota character just north of downtown
12
Homes for sale
$437,000
Median list price
$418
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
Central Cocoanut sits within walking and biking distance of downtown Sarasota, close enough to feel the energy of the Rosemary District while keeping the smaller-scale, tree-lined character of an older neighborhood. Bungalows and cottages here trade on location — you're minutes from the bayfront, the shops and galleries of the arts district, and the coastal draw of Lido Key and Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. It's the kind of pocket that appeals to buyers who want to be part of downtown Sarasota without paying full downtown-condo prices.
For buyers today, the market is small and takes patience: just 10 active listings, with a median list price of $424,450 and homes sitting a median of 64 days before going under contract. Over the last 12 months, 31 homes sold at a median of $345,000, with sellers landing about 94% of asking — real room to negotiate. Compared with pricier corners of the Sarasota market, this is a spot where a well-prepared offer still has leverage.
Central Cocoanut is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$265,000 – $1.9M price range
1,084 sqft median home
$929/mo median HOA
$2,625/mo median rent
27 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Central Cocoanut
$540,000
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1525, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
$1,599,000
1236 13TH STREET, SARASOTA
7 bd · 5.5 ba · 2,832 sqft
$265,000
1463 19TH STREET, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft
$416,900
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1206, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,084 sqft
$487,900$489,900
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1433, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,222 sqft
$425,000
1277 17TH STREET, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft
$375,000
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1524, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 804 sqft
$375,000$399,000
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1122, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,084 sqft
$449,000
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1304, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,084 sqft
$394,900$419,900
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1406, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,084 sqft
$465,000$475,000
1339 22ND STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,681 sqft
$1,895,000$2,017,000
1156 COCOANUT AVENUE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,882 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Central Cocoanut market
27
Sold, last 12 months
$350,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
122 days
Median time to sell
Central Cocoanut vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 17.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Central Cocoanut boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Central Cocoanut is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Central Cocoanut home
≈ $3,812/mo
$437,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$929/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,625/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,757
Median age
46
Median income
$61,480
Median home value
$359,369
Beyond the listings
Living in Central Cocoanut
Beliefs
Top 6% 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.
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.
Lifestyles
LGBTQ Culture
This population is characterized by the expression of gay pride, gender identity, and accepting alternative lifestyles.
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.
Emotional
Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Straight answers
Central Cocoanut FAQs
Is Central Cocoanut a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want to be part of downtown Sarasota life without a high-rise-condo budget — you're close to the Rosemary District and the bayfront. It's a smaller, older neighborhood with character-driven homes and easy access to the coast.
Is Central Cocoanut expensive?+
It's moderate for Sarasota: the median list price is $424,450 and the median home sold for $345,000 over the past year. That's meaningfully below the beachfront communities on Lido Key, though a couple of larger homes push the active range up to $1,895,000.
What do homes cost in Central Cocoanut?+
Active listings run from $349,000 up to $1,895,000, with a median list of $424,450 and an average of $424 per square foot. Homes here are compact — the median size is about 1,084 square feet — so much of what you're paying for is the location.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, slower-moving market: 10 homes are active, and the median listing sits 64 days before going under contract. With 31 sales in the last year closing near 94% of asking, buyers who come prepared have room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax runs about $4,171 a year, and where HOA dues apply the median is roughly $915 a month. Many single-family bungalows here carry no HOA at all, so confirm on a per-property basis before you write an offer.
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