Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Centre Lake
Small-scale Sarasota living with a low-key price point
Centre Lake is a compact residential pocket in Sarasota County, the kind of place where the homes are right-sized and the pace stays quiet. With a small footprint and a waterfront element within the community, it appeals to buyers who want manageable square footage without giving up the greater Sarasota lifestyle. It sits within easy reach of the wider Sarasota homes for sale market, from the beaches of Lido Key to the walkable Rosemary District.
For buyers today, the market here is thin but affordable. There's currently just one active listing at $347,900, and over the past year six homes sold at a median of $314,630 — a real entry point compared with pricier neighborhoods like Arlington Park or Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. Low inventory means you'll need patience and a decisive offer when the right home appears.
Centre Lake is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Centre Lake
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Centre Lake boundary
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The Centre Lake market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$330,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
93 days
Median time to sell
Centre Lake vs Sarasota
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Centre Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Centre Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
246
Median age
59
Median income
$83,313
Median home value
$365,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Centre Lake
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Beliefs
Top 16% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Relationships
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.
Emotional
Deep Emotions
Sharing personal struggles and stories overcoming relationship issues, this population seeks to tell others about their emotional journeys.
Culture
Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Relationships
Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Straight answers
Centre Lake FAQs
Is Centre Lake a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, small-scale neighborhood that works well for buyers who prefer a manageable home and low overhead. With a median HOA of just $35 a month and easy access to greater Sarasota beaches and districts, it balances affordability with location.
Is Centre Lake expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in the area. The lone active listing is priced at $347,900, and homes sold over the past year at a median of $314,630, well below many neighboring Sarasota communities.
What do homes cost in Centre Lake?+
Current pricing centers around $347,900 for the active listing, which works out to roughly $286 per square foot on a typical 1,217-sqft home. Recent sales landed at a median of $314,630, so buyers can expect to pay in the low-to-mid $300s.
How is the market in Centre Lake?+
Inventory is very tight, with just one home currently active and six sales in the last 12 months. Homes can sit — median days on market ran about 360 — but sellers still captured around 96% of asking, so serious buyers should come prepared.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is a modest $35 per month, keeping recurring costs low. Property taxes run around $4,150 a year at current values, which is in line with the neighborhood's price range.
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