Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
Bayfront living just north of downtown Sarasota
33
Homes for sale
$765,000
Median list price
$755
Avg price / sqft
91
Median days on market
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores sits along Sarasota Bay north of downtown, a leafy neighborhood of shaded streets, older Florida homes, and genuine waterfront frontage. It's the kind of place where you can watch the sun set over the bay one evening and be at a downtown restaurant or the culture of the Rosemary District the next, with Lido Key and the Gulf beaches a short drive west. Buyers who love mature landscaping and a low-key, established feel — rather than cookie-cutter subdivisions — tend to gravitate here.
The market reflects that character: 33 homes are active with a median list price of $765,000, and prices stretch from $235,000 all the way past $22,000,000 for premier bayfront estates. Homes are moving at a measured pace — a median of 91 days on market, with sellers netting about 93% of asking. If you're comparing options, it's worth weighing this pocket against nearby Arlington Park and the broader pool of Sarasota homes for sale to see where the value lines up for you.
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$235,000 – $22M price range
1,800 sqft median home
$493/mo median HOA
$2,800/mo median rent
81 sold in 12 months
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Homes for sale in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
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$235,000
1655 24TH STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 975 sqft
$7,595,000
387 S SHORE DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,636 sqft
$1,160,000
4451 CHARLES LANE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,826 sqft
$469,000
1703 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 210, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 896 sqft
$1,000,000
942 VIRGINIA DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,239 sqft
$419,900$439,000
839 42ND STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft
$1,445,000
731 42ND STREET, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,678 sqft
$1,250,000
771 INDIAN BEACH CIRCLE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,359 sqft
$765,000
1709 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 418, SARASOTA
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,332 sqft
$600,000
5201 STEVENS DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,016 sqft
$520,000
1709 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 220, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 803 sqft
$584,900
4925 REMINGTON DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,605 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores market
81
Sold, last 12 months
$610,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
88 days
Median time to sell
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 14.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
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What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores home
≈ $5,265/mo
$765,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$493/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,193
Median age
51
Median income
$82,133
Median home value
$455,294
Beyond the listings
Living in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
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.
Culture
Top 5% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% in the U.S.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.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.LGBTQ Culture
This population is characterized by the expression of gay pride, gender identity, and accepting alternative lifestyles.
Beliefs
Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Straight answers
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores FAQs
Is Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores a good place to live?+
It's a well-established bayfront neighborhood with mature landscaping, real waterfront, and quick access to both downtown Sarasota and the Gulf beaches at Lido Key. With 13 of 33 active homes on the water and 16 with pools, it appeals to buyers who want character and outdoor space over a brand-new subdivision. Assigned schools include Emma E. Booker Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High.
Is Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores expensive?+
It sits toward the higher end of the Sarasota market, with a median list price of $765,000 and an average of $755 per square foot. That said, the range is wide — from $235,000 up past $22,000,000 — so there's room for a variety of budgets. Sixteen of the current listings are priced above $1 million.
What do homes cost here?+
Over the last 12 months, 81 homes sold at a median price of $610,000, while the current median list price is $765,000. The typical home is around 1,800 square feet, and sellers have been getting about 93% of their asking price on average.
How is the market right now?+
It's a steady, deliberate market — homes are taking a median of 91 days to sell, and the 93% sale-to-list ratio suggests buyers have some negotiating room. With 81 sales over the past year against 33 active listings, inventory is healthy without being oversupplied. Comparing nearby Arlington Park can help you gauge relative value.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $493 per month, though that varies widely depending on whether a home is part of a condo or gated community — 8 of the active listings are gated. Median property taxes come in around $6,366 per year. Always confirm the specific figures for any home you're considering.
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