Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Southfield
An easygoing Sarasota address with room to breathe
Southfield is the kind of Sarasota County neighborhood that rewards buyers who want a settled, single-family feel without giving up quick access to the coast and downtown. Homes here sit on comfortable footprints — the median size is around 2,148 square feet — and the area shares the wider Sarasota appeal that draws people toward Lido Key beaches, the galleries near Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, and the walkable energy of the Rosemary District.
For a buyer today, this is a small, fast-moving pocket. There's just one active listing on the market right now at $564,900, and homes that sell tend to move quickly — a median of 8 days — so when something comes up in Southfield you'll want to be ready. If the inventory here is too thin for your timeline, the broader pool of Sarasota homes for sale and nearby favorites like Arlington Park give you more to work with.
Southfield is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Southfield
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Southfield boundary
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The Southfield market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$517,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
4 days
Median time to sell
Southfield vs Sarasota
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 32.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southfield boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Southfield is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
624
Median age
58
Median income
$63,750
Median home value
$296,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Southfield
Beliefs
Top 6% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Appearance oriented
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.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Straight answers
Southfield FAQs
Is Southfield a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established single-family neighborhood with easy access to Sarasota's beaches and downtown. Homes are family-sized at around 2,148 square feet, and the low median HOA of about $67 a month keeps the lifestyle low-maintenance. If you like the character but want more options, nearby Arlington Park is worth a look.
Is Southfield expensive?+
It sits in the mid-market for Sarasota County. The current active listing is priced at $564,900, and homes sold over the past year came in at a median of $542,500 — comfortable and below the luxury tier, with no $1M-plus inventory active right now.
What do homes cost in Southfield?+
Expect roughly the mid-$500,000s, with the lone active listing at $564,900 and recent sales at a $542,500 median. That works out to about $263 per square foot for the typical 2,148-square-foot home here.
How is the market in Southfield?+
It's tight and quick. Only 1 home is active right now, six sold over the last 12 months, and listings move in a median of 8 days. Sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price, so pricing stays disciplined on both sides.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are reasonable — the median HOA is roughly $67 a month, and property taxes run about $5,347 a year at the median. Together that keeps monthly ownership costs predictable compared with many gated or amenity-heavy Sarasota communities.
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