Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Saddle Creek
Spacious estate living in east Sarasota
1
Homes for sale
$1,699,000
Median list price
$326
Avg price / sqft
2
Median days on market
Saddle Creek sits on Sarasota's east side, where the lots stretch out and the homes are built for room to breathe — the median house here runs north of 5,000 square feet. It's a gated, low-density pocket that trades beachfront proximity for space, privacy, and the kind of square footage that's hard to find closer to the water. If you want the coast, Lido Key and the walkable Rosemary District are a manageable drive, but Saddle Creek is about settling into a larger property with a quieter rhythm.
The market here is thin and priced accordingly. Right now there's a single active listing at $1,699,000, and over the past year 10 homes sold at a median of $1,235,000. Homes are moving — the median time on market is just 9 days — and sellers are collecting about 92% of asking, so serious buyers should come prepared. Compare it against other Sarasota homes for sale and you'll see the value proposition is space, not entry price.
Saddle Creek is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,699,000 – $1.7M price range
5,209 sqft median home
$75/mo median HOA
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Saddle Creek
Every active listing inside the Saddle Creek boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Saddle Creek market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$1,235,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
40 days
Median time to sell
Saddle Creek vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 45.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Saddle Creek boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Saddle Creek is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Saddle Creek home
≈ $10,000/mo
$1,699,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$75/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
686
Median age
56
Median income
$97,587
Median home value
$822,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Saddle Creek
Emotional
Top 17% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Lifestyles
Top 18% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Relationships
Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Straight answers
Saddle Creek FAQs
Is Saddle Creek a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a large home on a private, gated lot rather than a walkable beach lifestyle. Assigned schools include Riverview High School, Sarasota Middle School, and Lakeview Elementary School, and you're still close to Sarasota staples like Arlington Park. The trade-off is a quieter, more residential setting east of the coast.
Is Saddle Creek expensive?+
Yes — this is a luxury-tier neighborhood. The one active listing is priced at $1,699,000, and over the last 12 months homes sold at a median of $1,235,000, so plan on a seven-figure budget to compete here.
What do homes cost in Saddle Creek?+
Recent sales centered on a median of $1,235,000, while the current lone listing sits at $1,699,000. At an average of $326 per square foot across homes that run about 5,209 square feet, you're paying for substantial space rather than a premium per-foot rate.
How is the market in Saddle Creek?+
It's tight and fast-moving, with just one active listing and 10 sales over the past year. Homes take a median of 9 days to sell and sellers net about 92% of asking, so inventory is scarce and well-prepared buyers have an edge.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The HOA runs a median of $75 per month, which is reasonable for a gated community of this size. Property taxes have a median of $9,158 per year, in line with the neighborhood's higher home values.
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