Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Gulf Gate
Walkable, mid-century Sarasota living near the Gulf
13
Homes for sale
$424,900
Median list price
$324
Avg price / sqft
44
Median days on market
Gulf Gate sits in south Sarasota, a 1950s-and-60s neighborhood of single-story homes on tidy lots, with a compact village of shops and restaurants at its center that lets you run errands and grab dinner without a long drive. It's an easy reach to Siesta Key beaches, and the pace here is relaxed and unpretentious — the kind of place where a $291-per-square-foot ranch house still gets you a pool and a yard. Compared with pricier waterfront enclaves like Lido Key or Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, Gulf Gate is where value-minded buyers land.
Right now there are 22 active listings with a median list price of $444,500, spanning a wide $110,000 to $679,000 range that covers everything from condos to updated single-family homes. Deals move quickly — the median home sells in about 18.5 days and sellers are pulling in 96% of asking — so this is a market that rewards buyers who come ready. If Gulf Gate doesn't fit, Arlington Park and the walkable Rosemary District are worth a look among broader Sarasota homes for sale.
Gulf Gate is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$224,900 – $650K price range
1,303 sqft median home
$25/mo median HOA
$3,425/mo median rent
77 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Gulf Gate
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$394,900
2610 REGATTA DRIVE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,048 sqft
$485,000
6512 BOWLINE DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,496 sqft
$399,900
2510 BISPHAM ROAD, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft
$495,000
2503 BISPHAM ROAD, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft
$395,000
3248 GULF WATCH COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,303 sqft
$224,900
7219 CLOISTER DRIVE UNIT 202, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 914 sqft
$499,900
6640 WATERFORD LANE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft
$424,900
6103 CARLTON AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,014 sqft
$575,000
2404 BISPHAM ROAD, SARASOTA
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,719 sqft
$415,000$424,900
2711 GULF GATE DRIVE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,503 sqft
$649,900$675,000
3828 EASTON STREET, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,095 sqft
$644,900$650,000
4352 KINGSTON LOOP, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,891 sqft
Every active listing inside the Gulf Gate boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Gulf Gate market
77
Sold, last 12 months
$435,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
19 days
Median time to sell
Gulf Gate vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 7.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gulf Gate boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Gulf Gate is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gulf Gate home
≈ $2,782/mo
$424,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$25/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,425/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,011
Median age
56
Median income
$61,682
Median home value
$286,387
Beyond the listings
Living in Gulf Gate
Relationships
Top 21% in the U.S.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.
Beliefs
Top 21% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 24% 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.
Appearance oriented
All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Food & Drink
Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Straight answers
Gulf Gate FAQs
Is Gulf Gate a good place to live?+
It's a settled, walkable south Sarasota neighborhood with its own village of shops and restaurants and easy access to Siesta Key beaches. Assigned schools include Gulf Gate Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High. The vibe is relaxed and residential — a practical choice for buyers who want beach proximity without downtown prices.
Is Gulf Gate expensive?+
It's one of Sarasota's more attainable neighborhoods, with a median list price of $444,500 and an average of $291 per square foot. Listings range widely from $110,000 up to $679,000, so there's room for both condo and single-family budgets. Compared with nearby Lido Key waterfront pricing, Gulf Gate offers real value.
What do homes cost in Gulf Gate?+
The median list price is currently $444,500, and homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $455,000. Median home size runs about 1,538 square feet, so you're generally looking at right-sized single-story houses rather than large estates.
How is the Gulf Gate market right now?+
It's brisk — 73 homes sold in the last 12 months, the median listing goes under contract in about 18.5 days, and sellers are getting 96% of asking on average. With only 22 active listings, well-priced homes don't sit long, so buyers should be prepared to act.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
Carrying costs are modest here: the median HOA is just $25 a month and the median property tax runs about $3,111 a year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent in the area is around $4,050 a month.
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