Homes zoned for
Fruitville Elementary School
East Sarasota living with room to breathe
33
Homes for sale
$525,000
Median list price
$310
Avg price / sqft
81
Median days on market
The Fruitville Elementary zone sits east of downtown Sarasota, a stretch of established neighborhoods where lots run a little larger and the pace runs a little slower. It's the kind of area that draws buyers who want quick access to the city without paying downtown prices, and the pool-heavy inventory here reflects a Florida-first way of living. Families weighing the wider picture often look at feeder options like Booker Middle School, Brookside Middle School, and Sarasota High School when they map out the years ahead.
For a buyer today, this is a mid-market pocket of the broader Sarasota homes for sale scene, with 31 active listings and a median list price of $539,900. Homes are moving at a median of 39 days, and over the past year 100 sales closed at a median of $425,000 with sellers collecting about 96% of asking. That gap between list and sold tells you there's real room to negotiate if you come prepared — browse the live map to see how the current crop is priced.
Fruitville Elementary School is an attendance zone in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$250,000 – $1.4M price range
1,865 sqft median home
$58/mo median HOA
$2,250/mo median rent
97 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$649,000
5273 TURTLE CREEK LANE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,541 sqft
$595,000
4781 STONE RIDGE TRAIL, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,465 sqft
$400,000
848 GANTT AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft
$259,900
334 E CORNELIUS CIRCLE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 682 sqft
$735,000
5605 SAWGRASS ROAD, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,126 sqft
$683,000
743 STONECREST DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,197 sqft
$496,900$499,900
3809 GOLDEN ORIOLE PARKWAY, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,468 sqft
$789,000
4424 FRIAR TUCK LANE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,522 sqft
$420,000
5831 ELEGANT ORCHID WAY, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft
$499,000$510,000
4272 PRAIRIE VIEW DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,756 sqft
$685,000$690,000
4502 FRIAR TUCK LANE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,051 sqft
$935,000$959,900
902 DRAKESWOOD COURT, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,058 sqft
Every active listing inside the Fruitville Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Fruitville Elementary School market
97
Sold, last 12 months
$420,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
Fruitville Elementary School vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 21.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Fruitville Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Fruitville Elementary School home
≈ $3,358/mo
$525,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$58/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
9,438
Median age
47
Median income
$81,026
Median home value
$364,319
Beyond the listings
Living in Fruitville Elementary School
Food & Drink
Top 13% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Active
Top 15% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Attitudes
Top 18% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Beliefs
Top 19% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 19% 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.
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.
Straight answers
Fruitville Elementary School FAQs
Is the Fruitville Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a steady, established part of east Sarasota that appeals to buyers wanting space and city access in one package. The pool-heavy inventory and larger lots suit a Florida indoor-outdoor lifestyle, and families can weigh feeder schools like Sarasota High School as they plan ahead. With 100 homes sold in the past year, it's an active, liquid market rather than a sleepy one.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It sits in the middle of the Sarasota market, with a median list price of $539,900 and a median sold price of $425,000 over the last 12 months. The active range runs from $176,000 all the way to $1,449,000, so there's genuine entry-level product alongside higher-end homes. Only three listings are currently priced above $1M, which keeps the bulk of inventory attainable.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect to pay around $315 per square foot, with a median home size of about 1,691 square feet. That math lines up with the $539,900 median list price and the $425,000 median sold price, depending on condition and whether the home includes a pool. You can compare current pricing across all 31 active listings on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
Homes are taking a median of 39 days to sell, and sellers are averaging about 96% of their asking price. That 4% gap signals a balanced-to-buyer-friendly market where sharp offers get traction. With 31 active listings and 100 sales over the past year, there's steady turnover without a frenzy.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Monthly costs here are light for the area, with a median HOA of just $63 — only one active listing sits in a gated community, so most homes carry minimal or no association fees. The median property tax runs about $4,048 per year. Together that keeps the ongoing cost of ownership reasonable relative to the purchase price.
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