Homes zoned forTuttle Elementary School
City-close Sarasota living with real room to buy in
87
Homes for sale
$189,500
Median list price
$197
Avg price / sqft
75
Median days on market
The Tuttle Elementary attendance zone sits close to the heart of Sarasota, a short hop from the city's cultural core and an easy reach to the Gulf. It's a practical, urban-edge pocket where you'll find a mix of older single-family homes, condos, and gated communities rather than master-planned sprawl — a zone that suits first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors who want to be near the action without downtown prices. Families here can look at nearby Booker High School and Sarasota High School as part of the broader school picture.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more approachable corners of the Sarasota homes for sale market. With 82 active listings and a median list price of $189,250, prices span from entry-level condos to a lone property above $1M — and homes are sitting a median of 76 days, which gives negotiating room. Browse the live map to see how the gated and waterfront pockets differ from the wider zone.
Tuttle Elementary School is an attendance zone in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$57,500 – $1.4M price range
1,152 sqft median home
$559/mo median HOA
$1,650/mo median rent
199 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Tuttle Elementary zone
The Tuttle Elementary attendance zone covers an urban-edge stretch of Sarasota, close to the city's core rather than out in master-planned suburbs. It's the kind of area where you'll find older single-family neighborhoods sitting alongside condo buildings and gated communities, giving it a more lived-in, practical character than the resort pockets closer to the water. That mix is one of its biggest draws: you can be near downtown amenities and the Gulf without taking on the price tag that comes with a waterfront address.
The buyer who does well here is one who values location and value over newness and square footage. First-time buyers appreciate the entry-level pricing, downsizers like the condo and gated options with managed grounds, and investors see a rental market that pencils out against modest purchase prices. It's a diverse, central zone rather than a quiet cul-de-sac enclave.
Because the area is close-in and built out, you trade some of the space and newness of outer Sarasota for proximity. For many buyers that's exactly the point — short drives to the things that make Sarasota appealing, with a budget that leaves room to breathe. You can get a feel for how the pockets differ by browsing the live map.
Schools for homes in the Tuttle Elementary zone
Homes in this zone are tied to Tuttle Elementary School, which anchors the attendance area. Beyond elementary, buyers in and around this part of Sarasota commonly look at a set of nearby secondary schools when weighing a move.
Those schools include Booker Middle School, Brookside Middle School, Booker High School, and Sarasota High School. Riverview High School also serves parts of the broader Sarasota area. The right assignment depends on exactly where a home sits.
Attendance boundaries in Sarasota County change from time to time, and a street a few blocks away can fall into a different zone. Before you commit to a home for its school assignment, confirm the current zoning for that specific address directly with Sarasota County Schools. That one step saves a lot of second-guessing later.
Homes for sale in the Tuttle Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are 82 active listings in the zone right now, with a median list price of $189,250. Prices run from about $57,500 at the entry end up to $1,370,000 at the top, though only one active listing sits above the $1M mark. The average price per square foot is $198, and the median home size is a compact 1,128 square feet — a reminder that this zone skews toward condos and smaller single-family homes rather than large estates.
The sold data tells a steady story: 198 homes changed hands over the past 12 months at a median sold price of $180,000, with sellers getting about 94% of asking on average. Homes take a median of 76 days to sell, so this isn't a market where you'll feel rushed into a decision. That pace gives buyers real room to negotiate on price and terms.
On the segment side, 25 of the active listings sit in gated communities, three are waterfront, two have pools, and three are new construction. The median HOA is about $559 a month — a figure driven by the condo and gated share of the inventory — while median property taxes are a reasonable $2,092 a year. For income-minded buyers, the median rent of $1,650 a month is worth running against those entry-level prices.
Getting around from the Tuttle Elementary zone
The core advantage of this zone is how central it is. Sitting close to the heart of Sarasota, most everyday trips — to downtown, to shopping, toward the Gulf beaches — are short drives rather than long hauls. That central position is part of what keeps the area practical for a wide range of buyers.
For trips north toward the Tampa Bay region, plan on roughly 62 minutes to reach downtown Tampa and about 70 minutes to Tampa International Airport by car. Those are longer regional drives rather than daily commutes, so they matter most for travel and occasional work trips. I-75 and US-41 are the familiar arteries that tie the Sarasota area into the wider region.
If you work in or near central Sarasota, the zone is hard to beat on convenience. If your job is up in Tampa, factor those drive times honestly into your decision — this is a place that rewards buyers whose daily life centers on Sarasota itself.
Is the Tuttle Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who prioritize location and value. With a median list price of $189,250 and a median sold price of $180,000, it's one of the more attainable ways into central Sarasota, and the 76-day median market pace means you won't be forced into a snap decision. First-time buyers, downsizers, and investors all find something to like here.
The honest trade-offs are space and newness. Homes trend smaller — a median of 1,128 square feet — and with only three new-construction listings, buyers wanting brand-new product will have slim pickings. The relatively high median HOA of $559 a month reflects the condo and gated share of the inventory, so read the fine print on any community you're considering. Waterfront and pool homes exist but are scarce, at three and two active listings respectively.
If your priorities are being close to the heart of Sarasota, getting good value, and having room to negotiate, this zone delivers. If you need a large new home with resort features, you'll likely look elsewhere in the broader Sarasota homes for sale market. Either way, confirm school zoning for your target address and run the HOA and tax numbers property by property before you commit.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$399,900
1726 JOHN RIVERS STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,429 sqft
$250,000
1130 VILLAGIO CIRCLE UNIT 101, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,315 sqft
$164,800
3218 SUMAC TERRACE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft
$500,000
1393 45TH STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,697 sqft
$400,000
429 GERSHWIN DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,489 sqft
$224,900
1050 VILLAGIO CIRCLE UNIT 205, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft
$185,000
3208 RAMBLEWOOD DRIVE N, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,343 sqft
$184,500
1125 VILLAGIO CIRCLE UNIT 106, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 822 sqft
$169,900
442 N JEFFERSON AVENUE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 931 sqft
$160,000
726 N JEFFERSON AVENUE UNIT 726, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 936 sqft
$205,000
1201 TALLYWOOD DRIVE UNIT 7001, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,327 sqft
$204,000
1272 BELLEFLOWER STREET UNIT 128, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft
Every active listing inside the Tuttle Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tuttle Elementary School market
199
Sold, last 12 months
$180,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Tuttle Elementary School vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 22.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tuttle Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tuttle Elementary School home
≈ $1,948/mo
$189,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$559/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
14,334
Median age
42
Median income
$65,260
Median home value
$213,314
Beyond the listings
Living in Tuttle Elementary School
Relationships
Networking
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Active
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Pieces of History
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Appearance oriented
Body Art
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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.
Entertainment
Film Lovers
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Straight answers
Tuttle Elementary School FAQs
Is the Tuttle Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit if you want to be close to the heart of Sarasota without paying downtown prices. The zone leans urban-edge, with a blend of single-family homes, condos, and 25 gated-community listings, so it suits first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. You're minutes from the city's core and an easy drive to the Gulf.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Compared with much of Sarasota homes for sale, this zone is relatively affordable, with a median list price of $189,250 and a median sold price of $180,000 over the past year. Active prices range widely, from $57,500 up to $1,370,000, so there's room for very different budgets. Just one active listing sits above $1M.
What do homes cost in the Tuttle Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $189,250 and homes trade at an average of $198 per square foot, with a median size around 1,128 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 198 homes sold at a median price of $180,000. That spread reflects a mix of modest condos and larger single-family homes.
How is the market right now?+
It's a buyer-friendlier market here, with 82 active listings and a median 76 days on market. Sellers are getting about 94% of asking on average, which signals genuine negotiating room. With 198 sales in the past year, there's steady turnover to work with.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $559 a month, which reflects how many listings sit in gated and condo communities with shared services. Median property tax is a modest $2,092 a year. Always confirm the exact HOA and tax figures for a specific property, since they vary a lot across the zone.
What are the schools like for this zone?+
Homes here are tied to Tuttle Elementary, and buyers often look at nearby schools including Booker Middle School, Brookside Middle School, and Sarasota High School. Because attendance boundaries change, confirm the assigned schools for any specific address directly with Sarasota County Schools before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
The zone's strength is being close to central Sarasota, so most day-to-day trips are short. If you need to reach the Tampa area, downtown Tampa is roughly 62 minutes and Tampa International Airport about 70 minutes by car. Those are commuting-range drives rather than daily ones for most residents.
Is there new construction available?+
There's a small amount — three of the 82 active listings are new construction. This is an established, built-out part of Sarasota, so most inventory is existing homes and condos rather than new builds. Buyers wanting brand-new product will have limited choices here at any given time.
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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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