Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
San Palermo
A quiet Sarasota pocket with easy coastal reach
San Palermo is a small, low-key residential enclave in Sarasota County, the kind of place where the pace stays relaxed but the wider city is never far. You're within reach of Sarasota's more animated corners — the galleries and dining of the Rosemary District, the leafy walkability of Arlington Park, and the bayfront character of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. For beach days, Lido Key and its Gulf sand are an easy drive across the water.
The market here is tight and turns over slowly — there are no active listings at the moment, so this is a neighborhood you watch rather than shop on a given weekend. Over the last 12 months just 7 homes sold, at a median of $320,000, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking. If you want to be here, it pays to line up your financing early and stay in touch with an agent watching Sarasota homes for sale so you're ready when something lists.
San Palermo is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in San Palermo
Nothing active right now.
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The San Palermo market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$335,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
68 days
Median time to sell
San Palermo vs Sarasota
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 17.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the San Palermo boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools San Palermo is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
878
Median age
41
Median income
$82,537
Median home value
$353,000
Beyond the listings
Living in San Palermo
Active
Top 7% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 7% in the U.S.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.
Appearance oriented
Top 8% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Entertainment
Top 14% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 17% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Relationships
Top 17% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Straight answers
San Palermo FAQs
Is San Palermo a good place to live?+
It's a quiet residential neighborhood with easy access to Sarasota's beaches, galleries, and downtown scene. You get a calmer setting while staying close to Lido Key and the city's core. Assigned schools include Gocio Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High.
Is San Palermo expensive?+
By Sarasota standards it's approachable — the median sold price over the past year was $320,000, well under the coastal and downtown premiums. It's one of the more attainable ways into this part of Sarasota.
What do homes cost in San Palermo?+
There are no active listings right now, so recent sales tell the story: 7 homes traded over the last 12 months at a median of $320,000. Sellers averaged about 97% of their asking price, which points to buyers negotiating from a fairly firm base.
How is the market in San Palermo?+
It's low-volume and slow-turning, with zero homes currently listed and only 7 sales in the past year. That 97%-of-asking figure tells you sellers hold reasonable leverage, so serious buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act.
What about HOA fees, taxes, and renting?+
HOA and property-tax figures aren't available in the current data, so confirm those details on any specific home before you write an offer. On the rental side, the median rent is about $2,400 a month, a useful benchmark for anyone weighing an investment purchase.
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