Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sara Sands
Waterfront living just north of downtown Sarasota
3
Homes for sale
$3,397,500
Median list price
$1,054
Avg price / sqft
226
Median days on market
Sara Sands sits on Sarasota's bayfront north side, a small pocket of custom and waterfront homes within easy reach of the Gulf and the city's cultural core. It shares this stretch with well-known neighbors like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and Lido Key, and downtown's dining and arts scene near the Rosemary District is a short drive away. Homes here favor privacy, water access, and pool-side outdoor living over dense subdivision layouts.
This is a low-inventory, high-price corner of the Sarasota market. Only three homes are active right now, with a median list price near $3.4 million, while the 11 sales over the past year closed at a median of $1.6 million — a gap that tells you the current listings skew toward the top end. Buyers should expect to negotiate, since sellers here have been getting about 95% of asking and homes are sitting a median of 213 days before they trade.
Sara Sands is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$2,350,000 – $4.7M price range
3,034 sqft median home
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sara Sands
$2,350,000$2,400,000
5073 HIGEL AVENUE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,965 sqft
$3,397,500$3,475,000
5103 WINDWARD AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,034 sqft
$4,650,000
5174 SANDY COVE AVENUE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,723 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sara Sands boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Sara Sands market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$1,600,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
Sara Sands vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 22.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sara Sands boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sara Sands is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sara Sands home
≈ $18,980/mo
$3,397,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
390
Median age
60
Median income
$128,111
Median home value
$1,088,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Sara Sands
Food & Drink
Top 7% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Food & Drink
Top 11% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Straight answers
Sara Sands FAQs
Is Sara Sands a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, water-oriented pocket on Sarasota's north bayfront, close to the Gulf and the city's downtown dining and arts. Assigned schools include Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High, and neighbors like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores share the same bayfront character. It suits buyers who want privacy and outdoor living over a dense subdivision feel.
Is Sara Sands expensive?+
Yes — it's one of Sarasota's higher-priced pockets, with active listings ranging from $2.35 million to $4.65 million and averaging about $1,054 per square foot. The past year's 11 sales closed at a more moderate median of $1.6 million, so the actual entry point can land well below the current asking prices.
What do homes cost in Sara Sands?+
The three active listings carry a median price of about $3.4 million on a median size around 3,034 square feet. Over the last 12 months, though, homes actually sold at a median of $1.6 million, so what you pay depends heavily on which property and how much water access it offers.
How is the market in Sara Sands?+
It's a slow-moving, low-inventory market with just three homes active and 11 sold over the past year. Homes sit a median of 213 days before closing, and sellers are getting about 95% of asking — conditions that favor a patient buyer willing to negotiate on the broader Sarasota market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA figure for Sara Sands, which fits its low-density, individual-home character. Property taxes run a median of about $10,432 per year, in line with the neighborhood's higher home values.
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