Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Shadow Oaks
A quiet Sarasota pocket with real value
Shadow Oaks is a small, established neighborhood in Sarasota County, the kind of low-key residential pocket that trades on privacy and mature streetscapes rather than headline amenities. You're close enough to the coastal energy of Lido Key and the walkable blocks of the Rosemary District to enjoy them without living in the middle of them, while nearby communities like Arlington Park and Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores round out the character of this part of Sarasota.
The market reality here is simple: Shadow Oaks is tightly held, with no active listings on the MLS right now. Over the last 12 months only three homes changed hands, at a median sold price of $713,000, and sellers took home about 95% of their asking price. If you want in, you'll likely be watching and waiting rather than choosing from a shelf of options — a wider search across Sarasota homes for sale helps while you do.
Shadow Oaks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Shadow Oaks
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Shadow Oaks boundary
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The Shadow Oaks market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$713,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
64 days
Median time to sell
Shadow Oaks vs Sarasota
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shadow Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Shadow Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
579
Median age
37
Median income
$94,318
Median home value
$576,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Shadow Oaks
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% in the U.S.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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 5% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Active
Top 8% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Active
Top 8% 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.
Entertainment
Top 10% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Straight answers
Shadow Oaks FAQs
Is Shadow Oaks a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a settled, low-turnover Sarasota neighborhood over a busy new-build community. You're minutes from Lido Key and downtown Sarasota amenities while keeping a quieter residential feel, and homes are assigned to Sarasota High School, McIntosh Middle School, and Tatum Ridge Elementary.
Is Shadow Oaks expensive?+
It sits in the upper-middle range for Sarasota, with a median sold price of $713,000 over the last 12 months. That reflects established homes rather than entry-level pricing, though it stops short of the neighborhood's coastal luxury zones.
What do homes cost in Shadow Oaks?+
There are no active listings right now, so the best gauge is recent sales — three homes sold in the past year at a median of $713,000. Because inventory is so thin, expect prices to hold firm when something does come available; comparing with nearby Arlington Park can help set expectations.
How is the market in Shadow Oaks?+
It's a low-volume, seller-favorable market: just three homes sold in the last 12 months, with sellers averaging about 95% of their asking price. With zero active listings, buyers should be ready to move quickly and keep a broader Sarasota search running in parallel.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA and property tax figures aren't currently reported in the MLS data for Shadow Oaks, largely because so few homes have traded recently. When you find a specific property, we'll pull the exact HOA structure and tax bill for that address so there are no surprises.
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