Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Oak Shores
A compact Sarasota pocket close to everything
2
Homes for sale
$422,450
Median list price
$317
Avg price / sqft
94
Median days on market
Oak Shores sits inside the city of Sarasota, close enough to downtown and the Gulf that daily life leans on short drives rather than long commutes. The surrounding area connects you to neighborhoods like Arlington Park, the Rosemary District, and the beaches of Lido Key, which gives you real range without leaving the city. It's the kind of place that works for buyers who want to be near the action but settle into a quieter residential street.
The market here is small and fast. With just 2 active listings and a median list price of $422,450, inventory is thin and well-priced homes move quickly — the median days on market is under five. Compared to the wider range of Sarasota homes for sale, this is a spot where you'll want to be ready to act.
Oak Shores is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$249,900 – $595K price range
1,487 sqft median home
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Oak Shores
$595,000
3452 BAY STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,210 sqft
$249,900
1016 GREER DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,763 sqft
Every active listing inside the Oak Shores boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Oak Shores market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$330,000
Median sold price
85%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
77 days
Median time to sell
Oak Shores vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 8.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Oak Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Oak Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Oak Shores home
≈ $2,703/mo
$422,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
467
Median age
55
Median income
$55,707
Median home value
$278,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Oak Shores
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Culture
Top 10% 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.
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Appearance oriented
Top 12% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Appearance oriented
Top 14% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Straight answers
Oak Shores FAQs
Is Oak Shores a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want to be close to central Sarasota without the premium of a beachfront address. You're near neighborhoods like Arlington Park and the shops and restaurants downtown, with Lido Key's beaches a short drive away. The scale is quiet and residential.
Is Oak Shores expensive?+
It's relatively moderate for the Sarasota market, with a median list price of $422,450 and homes ranging from $249,900 up to $595,000. There are currently no listings over $1M here, so it skews toward attainable rather than luxury. Compared to many coastal pockets, it's a more accessible entry point.
What do homes cost in Oak Shores?+
Active listings have a median price of $422,450, while homes that actually sold over the past year closed at a median of $322,500. Pricing works out to about $317 per square foot on a median home size of 1,487 square feet. Expect some gap between asking and sold prices.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight and quick — only 2 active listings and a median of 4.5 days on market tell you well-priced homes don't linger. Over the last 12 months, 6 homes sold, with sellers getting about 87% of asking on average. That split suggests there's room to negotiate, but inventory is scarce enough that you'll need to move fast.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax here runs about $3,207 per year. HOA data isn't available for this neighborhood, so confirm any association details on a specific listing before you commit. Your agent can pull the exact figures once you've targeted a home.
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