Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sonoma
A gated pocket with room to breathe
4
Homes for sale
$607,000
Median list price
$222
Avg price / sqft
260
Median days on market
Sonoma is a small, gated community in Sarasota County where the homes run large and the streets stay quiet. With just a handful of properties changing hands each year, it draws buyers who want the security of a gated setting and the space that comes with a median home size near 2,900 square feet. It sits within reach of the wider Sarasota homes for sale market, from the beaches of Lido Key to the walkable energy of the Rosemary District.
For a buyer today, this is a patient market. There are only 4 active listings, with a median list price of $617,500 stretching from $324,900 up to $1,200,000, and homes here tend to sit — the median time on market is 217 days. That works in your favor: over the last year sellers took about 94% of asking, so there's real room to negotiate compared with hotter corners like Arlington Park or Sky Ranch.
Sonoma is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$324,900 – $1.2M price range
2,891 sqft median home
$406/mo median HOA
$2,600/mo median rent
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sonoma
$324,900$339,900
8160 VILLA GRANDE CT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,818 sqft
$1,200,000
8111 SANTA ROSA COURT, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,661 sqft
$329,000$345,000
5519 NAPA DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft
$885,000$895,000
8134 SANTA ROSA COURT, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,934 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sonoma boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sonoma market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$327,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Sonoma vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 19.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sonoma boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sonoma is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sonoma home
≈ $4,334/mo
$607,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$406/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,069
Median age
50
Median income
$72,054
Median home value
$389,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Sonoma
Entertainment
Top 5% 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.
Entertainment
Top 6% 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 7% 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.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Food & Drink
Top 9% 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.
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Straight answers
Sonoma FAQs
Is Sonoma a good place to live?+
It's a fully gated community where the homes are large — the median is close to 2,891 square feet — which appeals to buyers who value privacy and space. It's assigned to Braden River High, Braden River Middle, and Kinnan Elementary, and it sits within easy driving distance of the beaches at Lido Key. If you want a quiet, secure setting rather than a bustling downtown block, it fits.
Is Sonoma expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for the area, with a median list price of $617,500 and listings from $324,900 up to $1,200,000. Only one active home is priced above $1M, so most inventory lands well below that ceiling. The average price per square foot is around $224, which is reasonable given the generous home sizes.
What do homes cost in Sonoma?+
Right now the 4 active listings carry a median list price of $617,500, ranging from $324,900 to $1,200,000. Over the past 12 months, 7 homes sold at a median price of $345,000, so recent closings have landed toward the lower end of the current asking range. That gap is worth keeping in mind when you make an offer.
How is the market in Sonoma?+
It's slow and buyer-friendly. With only 4 homes active, 7 sold in the last year, and a median 217 days on market, listings here take time to move. Sellers have been accepting about 94% of asking on average, which leaves room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Expect an HOA around $406 per month, which is typical for a gated community with shared upkeep and access control. The median property tax runs about $6,243 per year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent in the area is around $2,600 a month.
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