Homes zoned forSouthside Elementary School
Coastal Sarasota living in a sought-after school zone
471
Homes for sale
$1,449,000
Median list price
$965
Avg price / sqft
81
Median days on market
The Southside Elementary zone sits in the heart of Sarasota's bayfront neighborhoods, where coastal streets, mature canopy and a short reach to the water define daily life. This is a part of town that draws buyers who want to walk to morning coffee, keep a boat nearby, and still be minutes from Sarasota's cultural core. With 215 of the active listings on waterfront and 156 with pools, it's a pocket built around indoor-outdoor Florida living.
The market here runs toward the top of the Sarasota spectrum. The median list price is $1,424,000 and 277 of the 460 Sarasota homes for sale in this zone are priced above $1 million, though entry points still exist with listings starting around $39,000 for condos. Homes sell at a median of $1,300,000 with sellers netting about 94% of asking after a median 93 days on market, so there's room to negotiate — browse the live map to see how pricing shifts block by block, and note that middle and high schoolers may feed to Brookside Middle School or Sarasota High School.
Southside Elementary School is an attendance zone in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$39,000 – $20M price range
2,199 sqft median home
$1,346/mo median HOA
$6,000/mo median rent
923 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Southside Elementary zone
The Southside Elementary zone covers some of Sarasota's most central bayfront neighborhoods, where coastal streets, mature trees and quick water access set the tone. It's a part of town built for people who want to stay close to the city's cultural and dining core while keeping a foot in Florida's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. With 215 of the active listings on waterfront and 156 with pools, the housing stock reflects a community oriented toward the bay and its canals.
This zone suits a broad range of buyers: boaters and water lovers drawn to the waterfront inventory, families who want central schools, and part-time residents looking for a lock-and-leave condo. The presence of 125 gated listings and 78 new-construction options means there's variety in both privacy and newness. What ties it together is location — this is Sarasota living at close range to everything the city offers.
It's not the place for buyers seeking large-lot rural quiet or budget pricing. The character here is urban-adjacent coastal, with higher values and denser, amenity-rich communities. If proximity and water access matter more than acreage, this zone delivers.
Schools for homes in the Southside Elementary zone
Homes in this zone are anchored by Southside Elementary School, with students potentially continuing to middle and high schools nearby. The middle-school options associated with the area include Brookside Middle School and Booker Middle School, while high schoolers may attend Sarasota High School or Booker High School.
Attendance boundaries in Sarasota County are redrawn from time to time, and the school assigned to a given street can change. Before you make an offer based on a particular school, confirm the current assignment for that exact address directly with Sarasota County Schools.
Having a mix of middle and high school options associated with this part of town gives families flexibility, but it also makes address-level verification essential. Treat any zone information as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Homes for sale in the Southside Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are currently 460 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $1,424,000 and an average of $961 per square foot across a median home size of 2,229 sqft. The price range is wide — from about $39,000 for the smallest condos to $19,850,000 for top-tier waterfront estates. A significant 277 listings sit above $1 million, confirming this as a luxury-weighted market.
Segments break down toward the water and the outdoors: 215 waterfront listings, 156 with pools, 125 gated, and 78 new-construction homes. There are no active golf-community or 55+ listings in this zone, so buyers focused on those lifestyles will look elsewhere. Over the past 12 months, 923 homes sold at a median price of $1,300,000, with sellers getting about 94% of asking.
Carrying costs reflect the area's amenity density. The median HOA is roughly $1,346 per month and median property tax is about $9,899 per year, though both vary considerably by community and value. Median rent runs around $6,000 per month, which signals strong demand for well-located homes here.
Getting around from the Southside Elementary zone
This zone's biggest advantage is how central it is within Sarasota. Everyday destinations — the downtown core, dining and the bayfront — are close, so most local trips are short. That central position is a large part of why values here hold at the top of the market.
For regional travel, downtown Tampa is approximately 74 minutes by car, putting the larger metro and its airport within reasonable reach for occasional trips. Most commuting, though, stays local and manageable within Sarasota itself.
Because the zone sits so close to the city center, buyers trade the open roads of outlying areas for walkability and proximity. For many, that's exactly the point.
Is the Southside Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone fits buyers who prioritize central Sarasota location, water access and a coastal lifestyle, and who are comfortable in a higher-priced market. With a median list price of $1,424,000 and 277 listings above $1 million, it rewards those investing in location. The waterfront, pool and new-construction inventory offers real variety within that premium range.
The trade-offs are honest ones. There's no golf or 55+ community inventory here, lots tend to be smaller and denser than outlying areas, and carrying costs — a median HOA near $1,346 per month and taxes around $9,899 per year — add up. On the upside, a median 93 days on market and sellers netting about 94% of asking mean buyers have room to negotiate.
If you want to be close to everything Sarasota offers with the bay at your doorstep, this zone is a strong match. Browse current Sarasota homes for sale and confirm school assignments before committing to a specific address.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$20,000,000
40 LIGHTHOUSE POINT DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY
7 bd · 7.5 ba · 6,800 sqft
$11,900,000
1392 TANGIER WAY, SARASOTA
6 bd · 6 ba · 6,332 sqft
$5,500,000
775 LONGBOAT CLUB RD, 1008-1007, LONGBOAT KEY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,954 sqft
$5,499,000
319 BIRD KEY DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4 ba · 4,498 sqft
$4,500,000
253 GOLDEN GATE POINT UNIT 803, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,068 sqft
$3,675,750
482 E ROYAL FLAMINGO DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,757 sqft
$2,980,000
650 GOLDEN GATE POINT UNIT 302, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,949 sqft
$899,000
1965 GROVE STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft
$769,000
1955 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT G6-407, LONGBOAT KEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,257 sqft
$640,000$650,000
1771 RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 902, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
$189,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT Q8, LONGBOAT KEY
$19,995,000
1561 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 301, LONGBOAT KEY
3 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,895 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Southside Elementary School market
923
Sold, last 12 months
$1,300,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
67 days
Median time to sell
Southside Elementary School vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 49.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southside Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southside Elementary School home
≈ $10,008/mo
$1,449,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,346/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$6,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
19,484
Median age
64
Median income
$135,591
Median home value
$1,049,364
Beyond the listings
Living in Southside Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 10% 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.
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.
Relationships
Top 19% 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.
Culture
Top 21% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
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.
Entertainment
Top 25% 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.
Straight answers
Southside Elementary School FAQs
Is the Southside Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want walkable, water-oriented Sarasota living close to the city's cultural core. The mix of waterfront homes, pools and new construction gives a wide range of lifestyles, and the zone feeds respected public schools. It's best for those who value location and coastal access over a quiet, far-flung setting.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Yes — this is one of Sarasota's higher-priced zones, with a median list price of $1,424,000 and 277 of 460 active listings above $1 million. That said, the range is wide, starting around $39,000 for smaller condos and climbing to $19,850,000 for the top waterfront estates. There's genuine spread across segments.
What do homes cost in the Southside Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $1,424,000 and homes sell at a median of $1,300,000, with an average of $961 per square foot on a median home size of 2,229 sqft. Prices run from entry-level condos near $39,000 up to nearly $20 million for premier waterfront. Where you land depends heavily on water access and whether the home is new.
How is the market right now?+
It's a buyer-friendly stretch with a median 93 days on market and sellers getting about 94% of asking. Over the past 12 months 923 homes sold, so there's steady activity. You can see current inventory and pricing on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $1,346 per month, reflecting the number of waterfront and condo communities with amenities and shared maintenance. Median property tax is roughly $9,899 per year, in line with a higher-value area. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any home you're considering, since they vary widely by community.
What schools serve this zone?+
Beyond Southside Elementary, students here may feed to Brookside Middle School, Booker Middle School, Sarasota High School or Booker High School. Because attendance boundaries change, confirm the exact assigned schools for a specific address directly with Sarasota County Schools before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
The zone is central to Sarasota, so daily errands and the downtown core are close. For regional trips, downtown Tampa is roughly 74 minutes by car. Most commuting within Sarasota stays local and short.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 78 of the active listings are new construction, a meaningful share of the 460 total. That gives buyers modern, move-in-ready options alongside established and renovated homes. New builds often cluster in the higher price tiers given the area's land values.
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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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