Homes zoned for
Gulf Gate Elementary School
Mainland living minutes from the Key's beaches
181
Homes for sale
$399,900
Median list price
$289
Avg price / sqft
55
Median days on market
The Gulf Gate Elementary attendance zone sits on the Sarasota mainland just east of Siesta Key, a practical, walk-to-errands part of town where families trade beachfront premiums for space and everyday convenience. It's a mix of established single-family neighborhoods, condos, and gated communities, close enough to the Gulf that a beach afternoon is a short drive rather than an all-day expedition. If you want proximity to the water without the island price tag, this is where a lot of buyers land — many while still browsing Siesta Key homes for sale and realizing the mainland stretches their budget further.
The market here is broad and active, with 197 homes listed at a median of $399,900 and a range that runs from $65,000 condos up to $5,500,000. Homes sell at a steady clip — 562 closed over the past year at a median of $385,000, with sellers netting about 95% of asking and a median 49 days on market. Browse the live map to see how prices shift block by block across the zone.
Gulf Gate Elementary School is an attendance zone in Siesta Key, Florida.
Quick facts
$65,000 – $5.0M price range
1,503 sqft median home
$581/mo median HOA
$2,500/mo median rent
561 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$355,000
4504 SILVER LINING STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,724 sqft
$899,000
5864 DEREK AVENUE UNIT 1-2, SARASOTA
2,016 sqft
$575,000
2404 BISPHAM ROAD, SARASOTA
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,719 sqft
$537,000
4432 DEER TRAIL BOULEVARD, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft
$497,800
1601 PELICAN POINT DRIVE UNIT 215, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft
$495,000
2503 BISPHAM ROAD, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft
$475,000
6243 CARLTON AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,742 sqft
$445,000
401 N POINT ROAD UNIT 303, OSPREY
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,203 sqft
$399,900
3971 SQUARE EAST LANE UNIT 8, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,149 sqft
$399,900
2510 BISPHAM ROAD, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft
$399,000
1601 BAYHOUSE POINT DRIVE UNIT 204, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,770 sqft
$395,000
3248 GULF WATCH COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,303 sqft
Every active listing inside the Gulf Gate Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Gulf Gate Elementary School market
561
Sold, last 12 months
$385,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
45 days
Median time to sell
Gulf Gate Elementary School vs Siesta Key
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gulf Gate Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gulf Gate Elementary School home
≈ $3,193/mo
$399,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$581/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
25,197
Median age
58
Median income
$86,716
Median home value
$389,887
Beyond the listings
Living in Gulf Gate Elementary School
Beliefs
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.
Relationships
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.
Active
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.
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.
Food & Drink
Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Straight answers
Gulf Gate Elementary School FAQs
Is the Gulf Gate Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a convenient mainland pocket near Siesta Key that appeals to buyers who want beach access without island prices. The mix of single-family homes, condos, and 58 gated listings gives you flexibility, and it's close enough to the Gulf that a beach day is a quick trip rather than a commute.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's more approachable than the island itself, with a median list price of $399,900 and homes closing at a median of $385,000 over the past year. The range is wide — from $65,000 up to $5,500,000 — so there's genuine entry-level and luxury inventory in the same zone.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Expect to pay around $284 per square foot, with a median home size of about 1,509 square feet. Only 15 active listings are priced above $1M, so the bulk of the market sits well below that in the mid-hundreds.
How is the market right now?+
It's active and balanced — 197 homes are listed and 562 sold in the last 12 months, with a median 49 days on market. Sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price, so well-priced homes move without a bidding frenzy.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $587 a month, which reflects the number of condo and gated communities in the zone, so read the fee details carefully on any given listing. Median property tax is around $3,545 a year, and rentals go for a median of $2,500 per month if you're weighing an investment.
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. 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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