Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Tallywood
Affordable Sarasota living with easy city access
4
Homes for sale
$234,950
Median list price
$144
Avg price / sqft
79
Median days on market
Tallywood sits in the heart of Sarasota, a community built for buyers who want a manageable, low-maintenance home without giving up proximity to the coast and culture. You're close to the beaches of Lido Key, the arts and restaurants of the Rosemary District, and the walkable, park-centered feel of Arlington Park — with the whole of Sarasota at your doorstep.
For a buyer today, Tallywood is one of the more attainable entry points into the Sarasota market. Active listings are priced at a median of $239,900, and homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $207,000 — meaningfully below what waterfront pockets like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores command. Inventory is thin at just five active listings, so serious buyers should move deliberately when the right unit surfaces.
Tallywood is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$149,900 – $260K price range
1,569 sqft median home
$650/mo median HOA
$2,300/mo median rent
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Tallywood
$149,900
1236 TALLYWOOD DRIVE UNIT 7029, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 sqft
$234,900$239,900
1554 TALLYWOOD DRIVE UNIT 7127, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft
$259,900$269,900
3412 TALLYWOOD CIRCLE UNIT 7018, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft
$235,000$245,000
3405 TALLYWOOD LANE UNIT 7130, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft
Every active listing inside the Tallywood boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tallywood market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$206,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
Median time to sell
Tallywood vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 3.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tallywood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Tallywood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tallywood home
≈ $2,224/mo
$234,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$650/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
352
Median age
57
Median income
$90,000
Median home value
$240,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Tallywood
Active
Top 10% 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.
Active
Top 15% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Beliefs
Top 21% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 21% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Entertainment
Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Emotional
Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Straight answers
Tallywood FAQs
Is Tallywood a good place to live?+
It's a solid pick if you want central Sarasota access without a coastal price tag, with beaches at Lido Key and downtown culture both a short drive away. Homes are assigned to Tuttle Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High School. The manageable home sizes and low-maintenance layout suit downsizers and first-time buyers well.
Is Tallywood expensive?+
No — it's one of Sarasota's more affordable neighborhoods, with a median list price of $239,900 and active homes starting as low as $143,000. Homes sold over the last year closed at a median of $207,000, well below many nearby waterfront communities.
What do homes cost in Tallywood?+
Current listings run from $143,000 to $269,900, with a median of $239,900 and an average of about $141 per square foot. The typical home is around 1,668 square feet, and recent sales landed at a median of $207,000.
How is the market in Tallywood right now?+
Inventory is tight with just five active listings, and homes take a median of 55 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price on average, so there's modest room to negotiate but no reason to lowball; 11 homes closed here over the past year.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA fee runs about $650 a month, which typically reflects the community's maintained, low-upkeep style of living. Property taxes are modest by Sarasota standards at a median of $1,674 per year, keeping overall carrying costs predictable.
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