Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
The Uplands
A quiet bayside pocket near the heart of Sarasota
1
Homes for sale
$749,000
Median list price
$287
Avg price / sqft
8
Median days on market
The Uplands is a small, established neighborhood that trades big-development bustle for a settled, residential pace close to Sarasota Bay. You're within easy reach of the galleries and restaurants of the Rosemary District, the green space of Arlington Park, and the beaches of Lido Key — the kind of location that lets you live quietly without giving up the city.
This is a tightly held market, and the numbers show it: just one active listing and three homes sold over the past year. With that little inventory, well-priced homes move fast and buyers should come prepared. If The Uplands feels too tight, nearby Sky Ranch and the broader pool of Sarasota homes for sale give you room to widen the search.
The Uplands is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$749,000 – $749K price range
2,611 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Uplands
Every active listing inside the The Uplands boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The The Uplands market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$615,000
Median sold price
89%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
43 days
Median time to sell
The Uplands vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 80.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Uplands boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Uplands is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Uplands home
≈ $4,586/mo
$749,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
180
Median age
51
Median income
$112,566
Median home value
$627,935
Beyond the listings
Living in The Uplands
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Culture
Top 4% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Culture
Top 5% 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.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Relationships
Top 7% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Entertainment
Top 11% in the U.S.Live Experiences
When it comes to entertainment, this population is looking for the ultimate experience. Whether it's a charity fundraiser or a concert, elements such as lights, sounds, and merchandise are critical for a good time.
Straight answers
The Uplands FAQs
Is The Uplands a good place to live?+
It's a settled, low-key neighborhood close to Sarasota Bay, with downtown amenities, Arlington Park, and Lido Key's beaches all within an easy drive. The small scale and limited turnover make it feel residential and private rather than transient.
Is The Uplands expensive?+
Prices sit in the upper-middle of the Sarasota market. The single active listing is priced at $749,000, while homes that actually closed over the past year had a median sold price of $615,000.
What do homes cost in The Uplands?+
The current active listing is $749,000, and average pricing works out to about $287 per square foot on a median home size of 2,611 square feet. Over the last 12 months, three homes sold at a median of $615,000.
How is the market in The Uplands?+
It's a thin, fast-moving market with just one home active and three sold in the past year. The median listing went in about 1 day, and sellers averaged roughly 89% of their asking price — so pricing and negotiation both matter here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for this neighborhood, which is typical of older single-family pockets without a formal association. Property taxes run around $5,159 per year at the median, so budget accordingly alongside your mortgage.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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