Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Rolando
Small-scale Sarasota living close to the coast
1
Homes for sale
$374,500
Median list price
$346
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Rolando is a compact Sarasota County neighborhood that trades sprawl for convenience, sitting within easy reach of the city's better-known pockets like Arlington Park and the arts-and-dining energy of the Rosemary District. Homes here run modest in footprint — the median size is right around 1,081 square feet — which makes it a practical landing spot for buyers who want to be near the water at Lido Key and the shoreline character of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores without paying for square footage they won't use.
The market here is thin and moves fast, which is what you'd expect from a small neighborhood. Right now there's just one active listing at $374,500, and over the past year only two homes changed hands at a median sold price of $360,000. With so little inventory, being ready to act matters — this is a place where you watch Sarasota homes for sale closely and move when the right one appears.
Rolando is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$374,500 – $375K price range
1,081 sqft median home
$2,500/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Rolando
Every active listing inside the Rolando boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Rolando market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$360,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
183 days
Median time to sell
Rolando vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 17.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Rolando boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Rolando is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Rolando home
≈ $2,373/mo
$374,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
145
Median age
55
Median income
$51,750
Median home value
$312,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Rolando
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Relationships
Top 18% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Appearance oriented
Top 18% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 19% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Entertainment
Top 25% 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.
Straight answers
Rolando FAQs
Is Rolando a good place to live?+
It's a small, convenient Sarasota neighborhood that keeps you close to the coast at Lido Key and the walkable dining and arts scene nearby. Assigned schools include Wilkinson Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High. The compact scale appeals to buyers who value location and low-maintenance living over large lots.
Is Rolando expensive?+
Compared to Sarasota's waterfront enclaves, Rolando is reasonable — the single active listing is priced at $374,500 and the median sold price over the past year was $360,000. At an average of $346 per square foot, you're paying for location and proximity to the coast rather than sheer size.
What do homes cost in Rolando?+
Current pricing centers on $374,500 for the one active listing, while the two homes sold in the last 12 months closed at a median of $360,000. Expect homes around 1,081 square feet at roughly $346 per square foot, so budgets here reflect a compact, well-located property.
How is the market in Rolando?+
It's a low-inventory, quick-moving market — just one home is active now and only two sold over the past year, with a median of 0 days on market. Sellers are getting about 95% of asking, so serious buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act when a listing hits the Sarasota market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Recent activity in Rolando shows no HOA dues, which keeps monthly carrying costs predictable. The median property tax is about $2,282 per year, and if you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent in the area is around $2,500 per month.
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