Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Villa Gardens
Small-scale Sarasota living close to the coast
1
Homes for sale
$319,000
Median list price
$240
Avg price / sqft
26
Median days on market
Villa Gardens is a compact Sarasota neighborhood that trades sprawl for convenience, putting you within easy reach of the city's beaches, culture, and everyday errands. It sits in the same orbit as walkable pockets like the Rosemary District and the barrier-island beaches of Lido Key, with the quieter residential feel of Arlington Park nearby. If you want a Sarasota address without a big footprint, this is a neighborhood worth knowing.
The market here is genuinely small, which shapes what a buyer should expect. There's currently one active listing at $329,900, and homes that do come up tend to move fast — the median days on market is just one. With only two sales in the past year, inventory is thin, so serious buyers should be ready to act and lean on a local agent to catch new Sarasota homes for sale the moment they hit.
Villa Gardens is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$319,000 – $319K price range
1,329 sqft median home
$560/mo median HOA
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Villa Gardens
Every active listing inside the Villa Gardens boundary
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Browse Villa Gardens
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Villa Gardens market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$207,500
Median sold price
89%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
85 days
Median time to sell
Villa Gardens vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Villa Gardens boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Villa Gardens is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Villa Gardens home
≈ $2,748/mo
$319,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$560/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
547
Median age
60
Median income
$53,182
Median home value
$323,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Villa Gardens
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Relationships
Top 6% in the U.S.Family Time
Family time is always a good time for these folks. Whether it's a family vacation or making ice cream sundaes at home, this population loves spending time with the people closest to 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Lifestyles
Top 9% in the U.S.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.
Active
Top 9% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Straight answers
Villa Gardens FAQs
Is Villa Gardens a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who want a central Sarasota base close to beaches, downtown, and everyday amenities without a large-scale subdivision. You're near walkable areas like the Rosemary District and the Gulf beaches of Lido Key, with assigned schools including Gulf Gate Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High.
Is Villa Gardens expensive?+
It's moderately priced for Sarasota — the current active listing is $329,900, and the average is about $248 per square foot. That said, sold prices over the past year ran lower, with a median of $207,500, so the real range depends heavily on the specific home.
What do homes cost in Villa Gardens?+
Right now there's one home listed at $329,900 for roughly 1,329 square feet. Over the last 12 months two homes sold at a median of $207,500, so buyers should expect a spread depending on condition and features.
How is the market in Villa Gardens?+
It's a low-inventory, quick-turnover market — just one active listing and a median of one day on market. Only two homes have sold in the past year, and sellers have averaged about 89% of asking, so pricing and timing both matter.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $560 per month, and median property taxes are around $3,560 per year. For renters or investors weighing the numbers, the median rent sits near $2,100 per month.
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