Homes zoned for
McIntosh Middle School
Central Sarasota living with room to choose
241
Homes for sale
$579,900
Median list price
$370
Avg price / sqft
29
Median days on market
The McIntosh Middle School zone sits in the heart of Sarasota, close enough to downtown to matter but residential in feel — a stretch of established neighborhoods where pool homes and quiet streets do most of the talking. The mix here is genuinely broad, from starter-priced condos to seven-figure properties, and the surrounding school landscape includes well-known names like Sarasota High School, Booker High School and Brookside Middle School. It's a practical base for anyone who wants Sarasota proper without committing to the barrier islands.
For a buyer today, this is an active, competitive market. There are 222 active listings with a median list price of $594,500, and homes are moving in about 27.5 days with sellers collecting roughly 96% of asking. If you want to see how the inventory spreads out across price and neighborhood, browse Sarasota homes for sale or work the live map to narrow by street.
McIntosh Middle School is an attendance zone in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$115,000 – $5.2M price range
2,051 sqft median home
$202/mo median HOA
$2,688/mo median rent
926 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$629,000
5431 COMMUNICATIONS PARKWAY UNIT 29, LAKEWOOD RANCH
1,262 sqft
$575,000
5631 BENT OAK DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,860 sqft
$499,900
2461 GOLD OAK COURT E, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sqft
$250,000
324 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,425 sqft
$4,500,000
532 BLUE SHELL LOOP, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,979 sqft
$3,479,875
8613 SANDPOINT STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,632 sqft
$2,900,000
100 BLUE MIST WAY, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,136 sqft
$2,300,000
6200 VERNA ROAD, MYAKKA CITY
4 bd · 4 ba · 4,138 sqft
$2,290,000
7997 GRANDE SHORES DRIVE, LAKEWOOD RANCH
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,453 sqft
$2,047,710
220 BLUE PEARL, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,627 sqft
$1,750,000
844 BLUE SHELL LOOP, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,871 sqft
$1,650,000
15986 CUTTING HORSE TRAIL, MYAKKA CITY
3 bd · 4 ba · 3,532 sqft
Every active listing inside the McIntosh Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The McIntosh Middle School market
926
Sold, last 12 months
$647,495
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
McIntosh Middle School vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 18.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the McIntosh Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median McIntosh Middle School home
≈ $3,842/mo
$579,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$202/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,688/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
43,572
Median age
46
Median income
$96,954
Median home value
$436,214
Beyond the listings
Living in McIntosh Middle School
Active
Top 19% 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.
Entertainment
Top 20% in the U.S.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.
Attitudes
Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Attitudes
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.
Food & Drink
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.
Straight answers
McIntosh Middle School FAQs
Is the McIntosh Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid choice for buyers who want to be inside Sarasota rather than on the barrier islands, with established neighborhoods and a heavy share of pool homes. The area also sits near recognized schools including Booker Middle School and Sarasota High. Downtown Tampa is about 60 minutes away if you need to head north.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a middle-to-upper Sarasota market, with a median list price of $594,500 and an average of $370 per square foot. That said, the range is wide — active listings start at $115,000 and climb past $5.2 million — so there's genuine room to find your price point.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median sold price over the last 12 months was $616,000 across 951 closings, and the median home size is about 2,085 square feet. There are currently 64 active listings priced at $1 million or more, so the luxury tier is well represented alongside more moderate options.
How is the market right now?+
It's active and competitive. There are 222 homes on the market, the median time to sell is 27.5 days, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price — a balanced but seller-favorable picture. You can track new inventory as it lands on the live map.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $202 per month, though many single-family homes carry no HOA at all — 31 active listings are in gated communities where fees are more common. Median property tax is around $4,531 per year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is about $2,913 per month.
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