Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Denham Acres
Small-scale Sarasota living with room to breathe
3
Homes for sale
$424,900
Median list price
$316
Avg price / sqft
58
Median days on market
Denham Acres is a compact residential pocket of Sarasota where lots feel generous and the pace is easy. You're within reach of the city's better-known corners — the beaches out at Lido Key, the walkable Rosemary District, and the leafy streets of Arlington Park — without paying the premium those addresses command.
This is a thin, slow-moving market: just two homes are active right now, priced from $419,999 to $424,900, and the median list sits at $422,450. Homes here take their time, with a median 102.5 days on market, and the three sales over the past year closed at a median of $300,000 with sellers collecting about 99% of asking. If you're a buyer, that mix of low inventory and patient pricing means you'll want to move decisively when the right house appears.
Denham Acres is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$419,999 – $449K price range
1,548 sqft median home
$3,400/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Denham Acres
$449,000$449,500
6243 CARLTON AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,742 sqft
$424,900
6103 CARLTON AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,014 sqft
$419,999$449,999
6215 RODGERS AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft
Every active listing inside the Denham Acres boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Denham Acres market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$277,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
25 days
Median time to sell
Denham Acres vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 13.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Denham Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Denham Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Denham Acres home
≈ $2,754/mo
$424,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
800
Median age
37
Median home value
$336,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Denham Acres
Appearance oriented
Top 6% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
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.
Attitudes
Top 10% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Entertainment
Top 11% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Straight answers
Denham Acres FAQs
Is Denham Acres a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, central pocket of Sarasota that puts you within an easy drive of the beaches at Lido Key and the shops and dining of the Rosemary District. The scale is intimate, and homes here feed into Gulf Gate Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High School. If you want a lower-key setting with citywide access, it fits.
Is Denham Acres expensive?+
It sits in the mid-price range for Sarasota, with a median list price of $422,450 and active listings between $419,999 and $424,900. Homes have recently sold closer to a $300,000 median, so there's often room between asking and closing. Compared with waterfront corners like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, it's a more accessible entry point.
What do homes cost in Denham Acres?+
Right now the two active listings are priced from $419,999 to $424,900, with a median of $422,450 and an average of about $345 per square foot. The median home size is around 1,281 square feet. Over the past 12 months, the three closed sales came in at a median of $300,000.
How is the market in Denham Acres?+
It's a low-volume, slow-turning market — only two homes are active and three sold in the past year. The median days on market runs 102.5, so homes don't move fast, but sellers still average about 99% of their asking price. That combination rewards buyers who are ready to act when a listing hits.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA figure for Denham Acres, so most homes here carry no mandatory association dues. The median property tax runs about $3,678 per year. For a similarly sized rental in the area, expect a median of roughly $3,950 a month.
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