Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Glen Oaks
Central Sarasota living without the coastal price tag
12
Homes for sale
$184,500
Median list price
$155
Avg price / sqft
51
Median days on market
Glen Oaks sits close to the middle of Sarasota, giving you quick reach to the parks, culture, and coastline that define the city while keeping day-to-day life quieter and more affordable. It's the kind of neighborhood where you can be at Lido Key or over in the Rosemary District in short order, then come home to something calmer. Nearby pockets like Arlington Park and Sky Ranch round out this central slice of town.
For buyers, the numbers tell a friendly story: with 9 active listings and a median list price of $179,000, Glen Oaks is one of the more accessible entry points into Sarasota homes for sale. Homes here move at a measured pace — a median of 40 days on market — and sellers are collecting about 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without a bidding frenzy.
Glen Oaks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$100,000 – $326K price range
1,332 sqft median home
$685/mo median HOA
$2,300/mo median rent
48 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Glen Oaks
$211,000
3978 OVERLOOK BEND TERRACE UNIT 25, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 sqft
$250,000
3944 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 160, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft
$190,000
1141 MERLE WAY UNIT 14, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft
$130,000$140,000
1330 GLEN OAKS DRIVE E UNIT 370D, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 932 sqft
$149,000$159,000
1520 GLEN OAKS DRIVE E UNIT 248, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 906 sqft
$169,000
3961 ASHWOOD LANE UNIT 44, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,332 sqft
$139,900$149,900
1310 GLEN OAKS DRIVE E UNIT 383E, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 903 sqft
$179,000$199,000
3935 PANOLA LANE UNIT 183, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft
$100,000
1310 GLEN OAKS DRIVE E UNIT 385E, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 648 sqft
$222,500$224,900
3960 LAKESIDE ROAD UNIT 156, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft
$326,000$329,000
3820 GLEN OAKS MANOR DRIVE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 sqft
$199,900$210,000
3823 GLEN OAKS DRIVE E UNIT 83, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,332 sqft
Every active listing inside the Glen Oaks boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Glen Oaks market
48
Sold, last 12 months
$223,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
57 days
Median time to sell
Glen Oaks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Glen Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Glen Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Glen Oaks home
≈ $2,050/mo
$184,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$685/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,091
Median age
66
Median income
$54,868
Median home value
$266,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Glen Oaks
Entertainment
Top 11% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Lifestyles
Top 12% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Entertainment
Top 19% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
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.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Straight answers
Glen Oaks FAQs
Is Glen Oaks a good place to live?+
It's a solid pick if you want a central Sarasota location without paying coastal prices, with the beaches, downtown, and cultural districts all within an easy drive. The neighborhood leans quiet and residential, and 46 homes have sold here over the past year, so it's an established, active community rather than a niche pocket.
Is Glen Oaks expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota, with a median list price of $179,000 and active listings ranging from $100,000 to $326,000. At an average of $163 per square foot, your dollar stretches noticeably further here than in the waterfront Sarasota homes for sale closer to the coast.
What do homes cost in Glen Oaks?+
Currently there are 9 active listings with a median list price of $179,000, while homes sold over the last 12 months closed at a median of $224,500. The typical home is about 1,332 square feet, so pricing reflects a mix of compact single-family homes and attached properties.
How is the market in Glen Oaks right now?+
It's balanced and unhurried — the median days on market is 40, and sellers are getting roughly 96% of their asking price. With 46 sales in the past year against just 9 active listings, inventory is tight but demand is steady, which keeps negotiations reasonable for buyers.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA fee here is about $560 per month, which typically covers shared community and building costs, and the median property tax runs around $2,191 per year. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent in the area is about $2,450 per month.
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