Homes zoned for
Alta Vista Elementary School
Central Sarasota living with room to move up
216
Homes for sale
$1,300,000
Median list price
$744
Avg price / sqft
73
Median days on market
The Alta Vista Elementary zone sits close to the heart of Sarasota, feeding into schools like Booker Middle School, Brookside Middle School, and Sarasota High School. It's a genuinely mixed pocket — you'll find everything from modest single-family homes to waterfront properties and new construction, all within easy reach of downtown. That variety is the appeal: this is one of the few zones where a first-time buyer and a luxury buyer can both find a fit.
The market here spans a wide range, with 218 active listings and a median list price of $1,300,000 that reflects a heavy luxury tilt — 124 of those homes are priced above $1M. But the numbers tell a more grounded story on the sold side: 306 homes changed hands over the past year at a median of $620,000, and homes are averaging 72 days on market. Browse Sarasota homes for sale or work the live map to see how quickly the entry-level and luxury tiers diverge.
Alta Vista Elementary School is an attendance zone in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$164,900 – $11M price range
1,765 sqft median home
$1,195/mo median HOA
$4,500/mo median rent
306 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$3,275,000
2122 WALDEMERE STREET, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,865 sqft
$2,399,000
1675 5TH STREET, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,685 sqft
$676,000
1558 4TH STREET UNIT 108, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 567 sqft
$399,900
2921 WOOD STREET, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,290 sqft
$6,829,000
555 QUAY CMNS UNIT 1603, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,838 sqft
$2,650,000
35 WATERGATE DRIVE UNIT 1104, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,985 sqft
$2,495,000
1111 RITZ CARLTON DRIVE UNIT 1202, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,797 sqft
$2,199,000
2345 TEMPLE STREET, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 3,000 sqft
$1,750,000
2350 BAY ST, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,900 sqft
$1,650,000
449 N OSPREY AVENUE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,695 sqft
$1,549,000
2436 ARLINGTON STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,521 sqft
$1,400,000
1255 N GULFSTREAM AVENUE UNIT 1101, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,923 sqft
Every active listing inside the Alta Vista Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Alta Vista Elementary School market
306
Sold, last 12 months
$620,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
55 days
Median time to sell
Alta Vista Elementary School vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 8.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Alta Vista Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Alta Vista Elementary School home
≈ $8,838/mo
$1,300,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,195/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
17,008
Median age
54
Median income
$72,401
Median home value
$460,810
Beyond the listings
Living in Alta Vista Elementary School
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.
Relationships
Top 12% 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.
Entertainment
Top 12% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Culture
Top 14% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Entertainment
Top 15% 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.
Culture
Top 15% 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.
Straight answers
Alta Vista Elementary School FAQs
Is the Alta Vista Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a central Sarasota pocket with unusual variety — modest single-family homes alongside 27 waterfront and 49 pool properties, plus 29 gated options. The zone also connects into well-known secondary schools like Booker High School, which matters to families planning ahead. That mix of price points and property types is the real draw.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It can be, depending on where you look — the median list price is $1,300,000 and 124 of the 218 active listings are priced above $1M. But the median sold price over the last year was $620,000, which shows plenty of activity well below the luxury tier. Active listings start as low as $120,000.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Buyers are currently paying an average of $741 per square foot, on a median home size of 1,769 square feet. The list range is wide — $120,000 to $10,999,000 — so your actual price depends heavily on segment and location. Over the past 12 months, the median sold price landed at $620,000.
How is the market right now?+
There are 218 active listings and 306 homes sold over the past year, with a median of 72 days on market. Sellers are getting about 94% of asking on average, which points to a market where well-priced homes move and buyers have negotiating room. You can track it live on the live map.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $1,195 per month, though that figure skews high because of condo and gated communities — many single-family homes carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is $6,942 per year. If you're renting instead, the median rent is around $4,500 per month.
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