Homes zoned for
Booker Middle School
Central Sarasota living within reach of the bay
844
Homes for sale
$599,500
Median list price
$652
Avg price / sqft
79
Median days on market
The Booker Middle School zone sits in the heart of Sarasota, close enough to downtown and the water that daily life leans coastal and urban at once. This is a mixed, central pocket of the city where waterfront addresses, gated enclaves, and new-construction projects all coexist inside the same attendance boundary. Families often weigh it alongside the nearby Brookside Middle School zone, and the area feeds into high schools like Booker High School and Sarasota High School.
For buyers, this is one of the deepest stretches of the Sarasota homes for sale market, with 910 active listings and a median list price of $625,000. Prices run the full spectrum — from $39,500 up to $22 million — and 333 of those active homes are priced above $1 million. With a median 85 days on market and sellers collecting about 94% of asking, there's real room to negotiate if you come prepared; browse the current inventory on the live map to see how wide the range really is.
Booker Middle School is an attendance zone in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$39,500 – $22M price range
1,513 sqft median home
$713/mo median HOA
$4,000/mo median rent
1,750 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$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
$500,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT B-16, LONGBOAT KEY
$425,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT L-11, LONGBOAT KEY
$400,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT R-13, LONGBOAT KEY
$399,000
3802 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT A203, LONGBOAT KEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,007 sqft
$310,000
3710 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E22, LONGBOAT KEY
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft
$289,000
2800 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE DRIVE UNIT M-10, LONGBOAT KEY
$275,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT H-04, LONGBOAT KEY
$216,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT O-07, LONGBOAT KEY
$200,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT I-12, LONGBOAT KEY
$175,000
5007 BOCA RATON AVENUE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft
Every active listing inside the Booker Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Booker Middle School market
1,750
Sold, last 12 months
$490,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
62 days
Median time to sell
Booker Middle School vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 32.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Booker Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Booker Middle School home
≈ $4,475/mo
$599,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$713/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
77,060
Median age
54
Median income
$86,016
Median home value
$522,987
Beyond the listings
Living in Booker Middle School
Lifestyles
Top 17% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
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.
Beliefs
Top 24% 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.
Relationships
Top 24% 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.
Relationships
Top 25% 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
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Straight answers
Booker Middle School FAQs
Is the Booker Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a central Sarasota location with quick access to downtown and the water, plus a genuine mix of housing from entry-level to waterfront estates. The zone connects to well-known high schools including Riverview High School, and its variety means different lifestyles fit here. If you want to be close to the city core without committing to a single price band, it works well.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It depends heavily on what you're after — the median list price is $625,000, but active listings run from $39,500 all the way to $22 million. With 333 homes priced above $1 million and an average of $655 per square foot, the upper end pulls the numbers up, while more modest options still exist below the median.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Over the last 12 months, 1,740 homes sold at a median sold price of $475,745, notably below the current $625,000 median list price. The median home size is about 1,535 square feet, and pricing averages $655 per square foot across the zone.
How is the market right now?+
With 910 active listings and a median 85 days on market, buyers have both selection and time. Sellers are averaging about 94% of their asking price, which signals a market where well-researched offers can land under list.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $693 per month, reflecting the 224 gated and many managed communities in the zone. Median property tax is roughly $4,789 per year, and for comparison the median rent sits around $3,900 per month.
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