Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Tortuga
Small-scale coastal living near Sarasota's best beaches
1
Homes for sale
$699,900
Median list price
$568
Avg price / sqft
11
Median days on market
Tortuga is a compact, waterfront-leaning pocket of Sarasota County where the appeal is proximity — you're a short hop from Lido Key sand, the galleries and culture of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, and the restaurants of the Rosemary District. It's the kind of place buyers land on when they want to be close to the water and downtown without living in a high-rise, and both current listings here are waterfront. Assigned schools include Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High.
The market here is genuinely small, so read the numbers with that in mind. There are just 2 active listings, with a median list price of $677,400 and an average of $541 per square foot on a median home size around 1,331 square feet. Homes have been sitting — median time on market is 129 days — and the four sales over the past year closed at a median of $425,000, with sellers getting about 96% of asking. If you're comparing options, it's worth looking wider across Sarasota homes for sale and neighboring communities like Arlington Park.
Tortuga is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$699,900 – $700K price range
1,232 sqft median home
$1,367/mo median HOA
$4,750/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Tortuga
Every active listing inside the Tortuga boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Tortuga market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$425,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
71 days
Median time to sell
Tortuga vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 34.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tortuga boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Tortuga is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tortuga home
≈ $5,808/mo
$699,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,367/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,750/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
567
Median age
69
Median income
$113,375
Median home value
$654,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Tortuga
Culture
Top 8% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Beliefs
Top 14% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Beliefs
Top 16% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Top 18% 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
Tortuga FAQs
Is Tortuga a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who want to be near the water and close to Sarasota's beaches and downtown culture. Both current listings are waterfront, and homes are assigned to Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High. It's a small community, so inventory is limited — you may also want to browse nearby Arlington Park.
Is Tortuga expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper Sarasota range, with a median list price of $677,400 and an average of $541 per square foot. That said, the four homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $425,000, so actual transaction prices have run well below current asking. Compare against the broader Sarasota homes for sale to gauge value.
What do homes cost in Tortuga?+
Current active listings range from $670,000 to $684,800, with a median list price of $677,400 on a median home size around 1,331 square feet. Recent sales tell a different story — the median sold price over the last 12 months was $425,000. That gap reflects both the small sample size and negotiating room here.
How is the market in Tortuga right now?+
It's slow and thin. There are only 2 active listings, homes are taking a median of 129 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking. With so few transactions — just 4 in the past year — buyers have leverage and should lean on comparable sales, including waterfront options near Lido Key.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Expect meaningful carrying costs here: the median HOA runs about $1,383 per month and median property taxes are around $8,153 per year. Factor both into your monthly budget alongside the purchase price, since they add up quickly on a waterfront property.
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