Homes zoned forSarasota High School
Coastal city living inside a central Sarasota school zone
843
Homes for sale
$699,000
Median list price
$621
Avg price / sqft
62
Median days on market
The Sarasota High School attendance zone covers a swath of the city that runs from downtown toward the bayfront, mixing walkable in-town neighborhoods with pool homes and waterfront streets. It's a zone with real range — you'll find classic bungalows a short drive from the water alongside gated enclaves and newer builds, which keeps it appealing to a wide spread of buyers. If you want to compare options nearby, the broader list of Sarasota homes for sale and the live map are good starting points.
The market here is active but not frantic. There are 844 homes listed with a median list price of $699,000, while the 1,868 sales over the past year closed at a median of $546,066 — a gap that tells you plenty of the high end sits unsold. Homes take a median of 62.5 days to go under contract and sellers are getting about 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate if you're patient. Families weighing Booker High School or Riverview High School zones elsewhere in the city should confirm boundaries before they fall for a listing.
Sarasota High School is an attendance zone in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$45,000 – $26M price range
1,680 sqft median home
$655/mo median HOA
$6,575/mo median rent
1,866 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Sarasota High School zone
The Sarasota High School attendance zone occupies a central stretch of the city, running from in-town neighborhoods toward the bayfront. It's one of the more varied zones in Sarasota — you'll pass older single-family streets, pool homes, gated communities, and pockets of waterfront within a short drive of one another. That mix is the zone's defining feature: it isn't a single master-planned look, but a collection of established neighborhoods close to downtown.
This range makes the zone work for a wide span of buyers. There are 315 active listings with pools for those who want a private backyard, 212 waterfront listings for buyers drawn to the water, and 129 gated-community homes for people who prioritize that setting. With 107 new-construction listings active, there's also room for buyers who'd rather skip a renovation.
Because the zone sits so centrally, daily life leans toward proximity — to downtown Sarasota, to the bay, and to the rest of the city's amenities. It suits buyers who value being in the middle of things over the uniformity of a single subdivision. If you want to see how the neighborhoods stitch together geographically, the live map is the clearest way to orient yourself.
Schools for homes in the Sarasota High School zone
The zone is anchored by Sarasota High School. Nearby schools serving the surrounding area include Brookside Middle School, Booker Middle School, and Southside Elementary School, with Booker High School and Riverview High School elsewhere in the city.
Attendance boundaries in Sarasota County are drawn by the school district and can be redrawn from year to year. A home a few streets over from another may fall into a different assignment than you'd expect, so the only reliable step is to confirm the specific address with Sarasota County Schools before you make an offer.
If schools are central to your search, treat the zone as a starting frame rather than a guarantee. Families often compare the Sarasota High zone against options like Booker High School and Riverview High School, and verifying the current boundary for each candidate home keeps those comparisons honest.
Homes for sale in the Sarasota High School zone: prices and housing
There are 844 active listings in the zone with a median list price of $699,000, spanning a wide range from $45,000 to $26,000,000. The average price is about $622 per square foot on a median home size of roughly 1,688 square feet. That per-foot figure reflects the zone's central, close-to-water position more than any single home type.
The high end is a real presence: 315 active listings — more than a third — are priced at $1 million or above. Yet actual closings tell a more grounded story. Over the past 12 months, 1,868 homes sold at a median price of $546,066, well below the active median, which signals that much of the priciest inventory is still sitting. For segments, buyers can choose among 212 waterfront listings, 315 pool homes, 129 gated-community properties, and 107 new-construction homes.
On carrying costs, the median HOA fee is about $655 per month and the median property tax is roughly $5,438 per year. Both vary sharply by home type — a single-family house on a non-HOA street carries very different numbers than a gated or condo property — so confirm the figures for any specific listing. For a current snapshot across price points, the full set of Sarasota homes for sale is a useful reference.
Getting around from the Sarasota High School zone
The zone's central location is one of its practical strengths. Living close to downtown Sarasota and the bayfront means shorter trips for everyday errands and quick access to the city's main corridors.
For travel north toward the Tampa Bay area, downtown Tampa is about 61 minutes by car and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is roughly 72 minutes. Those are typical regional drive times for Sarasota and worth factoring in if you commute or fly frequently.
Day to day, the central position keeps most of Sarasota within easy reach. Buyers who split time between the city and points north will find the airport and Tampa drives manageable, while those who stay local benefit from being close to the heart of the city.
Is the Sarasota High School zone a good fit?
This zone fits buyers who want to be centrally placed in Sarasota and are comfortable choosing from a range of home types rather than a single consistent style. The variety — waterfront, pool, gated, and new-construction options — is a genuine advantage if you know what you want, but it means you'll do more comparison shopping than in a uniform subdivision.
On price, the zone rewards patience. With a median 62.5 days on market and sellers getting about 95% of asking, buyers have negotiating room, particularly against the 315 listings priced at $1 million and up. The gap between the $699,000 active median and the $546,066 sold median is a signal to price your expectations to recent closings, not aspirational list prices.
The honest trade-offs: carrying costs like the $655 median HOA and $5,438 median tax vary widely by property, and school boundaries must be verified per address. But for buyers who value a central Sarasota address with real choice across price points and home styles, the zone holds up well. Start with the live map and narrow by the segment that matters most to you.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$22,000,000
3200 HIGEL AVENUE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,453 sqft
$11,900,000
1392 TANGIER WAY, SARASOTA
6 bd · 6 ba · 6,332 sqft
$7,500,000
214 TENACITY LANE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 4 ba · 5,444 sqft
$2,495,000
3458 ANGLIN DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,513 sqft
$2,195,000
3941 HAMILTON CLUB CIRCLE UNIT 9, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,856 sqft
$1,195,000
5300 OCEAN BOULEVARD UNIT 301, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,446 sqft
$1,100,000
310 AVENIDA MILANO, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,582 sqft
$899,000
1965 GROVE STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft
$799,900
8900 BLIND PASS ROAD UNIT A303, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 735 sqft
$775,000
4733 MAID MARIAN LANE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,653 sqft
$649,000
9393 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD UNIT 606, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,279 sqft
$640,000$650,000
1771 RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 902, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sarasota High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota High School market
1,866
Sold, last 12 months
$549,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Sarasota High School vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 27.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sarasota High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sarasota High School home
≈ $5,001/mo
$699,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$655/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$6,575/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
81,730
Median age
53
Median income
$92,787
Median home value
$600,096
Beyond the listings
Living in Sarasota High School
Beliefs
Top 22% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 23% 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.
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.
Relationships
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.
Relationships
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.
Active
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.
Straight answers
Sarasota High School FAQs
Is the Sarasota High School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want to be close to downtown Sarasota and the bay without committing to one single type of home. The zone spans walkable neighborhoods, pool homes, and 212 active waterfront listings, so there's room for a lot of lifestyles. Just confirm the exact attendance boundary for any address, since lines can shift year to year.
Is the Sarasota High School zone expensive?+
It's a mixed market rather than uniformly pricey. The median list price is $699,000 and 315 of the 844 active listings are $1M or more, but the median sold price over the past year was lower at $546,066. Active prices range from $45,000 all the way to $26,000,000, so your budget has real options at several levels.
What do homes cost in the Sarasota High School zone?+
Expect a median list price around $699,000 and an average of about $622 per square foot, on a median home size near 1,688 square feet. Actual closings have run lower — the median sold price was $546,066 over the last 12 months. You can browse current listings on the live map to see where your number lands.
How is the market in the Sarasota High School zone?+
It's active with 844 homes listed and 1,868 sold in the past year, but not a seller's sprint. Homes take a median of 62.5 days to go under contract and sellers net about 95% of asking. That combination gives patient buyers meaningful negotiating room, especially at the higher end.
What about HOA fees and property taxes here?+
The median HOA runs about $655 per month, though that varies widely between single-family streets and gated or condo communities — 129 active listings are in gated communities. Median property tax is roughly $5,438 per year. Always verify both figures for the specific property, since they swing a lot by home type.
What schools serve this zone?+
The high school zone is anchored by Sarasota High School, and nearby schools in the area include Brookside Middle School, Booker Middle School, and Southside Elementary School. Families comparing areas sometimes look at Riverview High School as well. Because boundaries change, confirm the assigned schools for any address directly with Sarasota County Schools.
What's the commute like from the Sarasota High School zone?+
The zone sits centrally in the city, so getting around Sarasota is quick. If you travel north regularly, downtown Tampa is about 61 minutes and Tampa International Airport (TPA) about 72 minutes by car. Day to day, you're close to downtown Sarasota and the bayfront.
Is there new construction in the Sarasota High School zone?+
Yes — 107 of the active listings are new construction, which is a healthy share for an established in-town zone. That gives buyers who want modern builds an alternative to the area's older housing stock. Inventory moves, so check Sarasota homes for sale for the latest new-build options.
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Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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