Homes for sale inUniversity Park, Florida
Golf, gates and manicured living near Sarasota
35
Homes for sale
$698,000
Median list price
$366
Avg price / sqft
21
Median days on market
University Park sits along University Parkway in Manatee County, a master-planned enclave built around the University Park Country Club and its 27 holes of golf. The streets are lined with mature landscaping, and nearly everything behind the gates leans toward low-maintenance, resort-style living — think golf communities and gated communities where the pace is quiet and the lawns are someone else's job. It suits buyers who want polish and proximity to Sarasota's culture and beaches without the coastal-condo crowds.
The market here is steady and move-up oriented. With 35 active listings and a median list price of $698,000, most of what trades is detached single-family homes, though a handful of condos and villas round out the mix. Homes are moving in about 21 days and sellers are capturing roughly 95% of asking, so well-priced listings don't linger — but buyers watching the just reduced feed can still find room to negotiate at the upper end.
University Park is in Manatee County, Florida.
Quick facts
$239,900 – $3.5M price range
2,276 sqft median home
$5,250/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
Drive times
Living in University Park
University Park is a master-planned community in Manatee County, laid out along University Parkway on the border of the Sarasota area. It was designed around the University Park Country Club, and that golf-and-club identity runs through the whole place — mature landscaping, gated entries, and a well-tended, resort-like feel. The emphasis is on low-maintenance, amenity-forward living rather than historic character or walkable town life.
The community suits a particular kind of buyer: someone who wants a quiet, polished environment with golf, tennis and fitness close at hand, and who doesn't mind paying a monthly HOA for the upkeep that keeps it looking sharp. It draws a mix of year-round residents, seasonal owners and downsizers who want space without the burden of a large private lot to maintain. Proximity to Sarasota's cultural scene and the Gulf beaches is a big part of the appeal.
Because it's built out and gated, University Park trades on consistency. You know what you're getting — manicured streets, controlled access, and homes that generally hold their condition. For buyers who prize that kind of predictability over the surprises of an older in-town neighborhood, it delivers.
Neighborhoods and communities in University Park
The anchor is University Park Country Club, the golf-centered core of the community where many of the detached homes sit on or near the course. Twenty-three of the current active listings are in golf-oriented settings, which gives you a sense of how central the course is to the layout. If golf-front living is the goal, this is where to concentrate your search among the golf communities.
Beyond the country club itself, University Park includes smaller pockets such as Savannah Preserve at University Place, which adds variety to the housing mix. Across these neighborhoods, the common threads are gated access and tidy common areas — 29 of 35 active listings are inside gated communities. Private pools are also widespread, with 20 active homes offering one.
Water features and ponds thread through parts of the community, and a handful of listings — five currently — carry a waterfront designation. Buyers who want that view can filter to waterfront homes or homes with water views to see what's on the market. The overall effect is a collection of related, amenity-rich enclaves rather than one single development.
Homes for sale in University Park: prices and housing
The median list price in University Park is $698,000, with an average of $366 per square foot and a median home size of about 2,276 square feet. The active range is broad — from $239,900 at the entry level up to $3,495,000 at the top — which gives the market real depth. Over the past 12 months, 94 homes sold at a median price of $687,500, and sellers averaged about 95% of their asking price.
The housing stock is dominated by detached houses: of the 35 active listings, 28 are single-family residences, with five condominiums, one villa and one townhouse filling out the rest. That means most buyers here are shopping single-family homes, while those wanting something lower-maintenance can look to townhomes & condos. There's a defined luxury tier as well — 11 active listings are priced above $1 million.
Expect ongoing carrying costs that reflect the community's amenities: the median HOA is about $621 a month and the median annual property tax is around $8,221. There is no active new construction, so nearly everything is resale within established neighborhoods. With a median of 21 days on market, well-priced homes move, but the upper end gives patient buyers room to negotiate — the just reduced and open houses this week feeds are good places to start.
Schools in University Park
University Park is served by the Manatee County school district. The schools most commonly assigned to homes here are Robert E Willis Elementary, Braden River Middle, and Braden River High. These are the names that come up most often for addresses within the community.
School attendance zones are tied to specific addresses and can change from year to year as the district adjusts boundaries. If schools are a priority in your decision, confirm the current assignment directly with Manatee County Schools for the exact property you're considering rather than relying on a general area assumption.
It's a step worth taking before you make an offer, since zone lines don't always follow neighborhood boundaries. Verifying in advance avoids surprises and lets you weigh school assignment alongside price, HOA and location.
Getting around University Park
University Park is positioned along University Parkway, one of the main east-west corridors connecting the Sarasota-Manatee area to I-75. That interstate access is the backbone of getting around, putting the broader region within easy reach by car. Like most Florida suburban communities, daily life here assumes you'll be driving.
For regional trips, downtown Tampa is roughly a 60-minute drive and Tampa International Airport about 70 minutes away, making the community a workable base for occasional city or travel needs. Sarasota's dining, shopping and Gulf beaches are considerably closer, just down University Parkway toward the coast.
There isn't a walkable downtown within the community itself, so expect to drive for errands and entertainment. For buyers comfortable with that trade-off, the central location between Sarasota and the Tampa corridor is one of University Park's quiet advantages.
Is University Park a good place to live?
University Park is a good fit for buyers who want a gated, golf-centered, low-maintenance lifestyle with easy access to Sarasota and the Gulf coast. The community delivers consistency — manicured grounds, controlled access, and a strong amenity base anchored by the University Park Country Club. With 20 of 35 active listings offering pools and 23 in golf settings, the resort-style promise is backed by the actual inventory.
The trade-offs are real and worth naming. A median HOA near $621 a month and property taxes around $8,221 a year add meaningful carrying costs, and there's no new construction, so buyers wanting the newest finishes will be shopping resale. It's also car-dependent, without a walkable town center of its own.
On the numbers, it's a steady market: a median list price of $698,000, homes selling in about 21 days, and sellers getting roughly 95% of asking. For the buyer who values polish, security and proximity over a bustling in-town setting, University Park is a sound choice — and the range from $239,900 to nearly $3.5 million means there's a point of entry at several budgets. It's part of the broader Manatee County market, which gives you alternatives to compare against as you shop.
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Newest homes in University Park
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$1,750,000
7203 CHATSWORTH COURT, UNIVERSITY PARK
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,679 sqft
$465,000
7731 WHITEBRIDGE GLEN, UNIVERSITY PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,721 sqft
$1,100,000
7127 PRESTWICK COURT, UNIVERSITY PARK
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,922 sqft
$940,000
8106 DUKES WOOD COURT, UNIVERSITY PARK
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,614 sqft
$1,695,000
6311 THORNDON CIRCLE, UNIVERSITY PARK
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,882 sqft
$565,000
7130 KENSINGTON COURT, UNIVERSITY PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,622 sqft
$700,000
6726 VIRGINIA XING, UNIVERSITY PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,928 sqft
$980,000
6607 HUNTER COMBE CROSSING, UNIVERSITY PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,479 sqft
$649,995$699,000
6435 BERKSHIRE PLACE, UNIVERSITY PARK
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,339 sqft
$790,000
6943 LENNOX PLACE, UNIVERSITY PARK
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,276 sqft
$824,999$849,900
7409 GREEN STREET, UNIVERSITY PARK
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,273 sqft
$425,000
7946 TYBEE COURT, UNIVERSITY PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
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The University Park market
Leans seller
4.8 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
94
Sold, last 12 months
$687,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
61 days
Median time to sell
University Park vs Manatee County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.4% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 2.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in University Park, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
University Park neighborhoods
Hampton Green
5 homes · $650K median
Wentworth
4 homes · $683K median
Mote Ranch Village
3 homes · $559K median
Virginia Water
2 homes · $900K median
Fairway Lakes At Palm Aire
2 homes · $559K median
Residences At University Groves
2 homes · $784K median
Stanhope Gate
2 homes · $1.6M median
St James Park
2 homes · $1.1M median
San Palermo
2 homes · $398K median
Eaton Place
2 homes · $1.5M median
Palm-aire At Sarasota
2 homes · $403K median
Hyde Park
1 home · $1.4M median
Warwick Gardens
1 home · $1.6M median
Lennox Gardens
1 home · $790K median
Gordons
1 home · $400K median
Maple Ridge
1 home · $590K median
University Groves Estates
1 home · $465K median
Marlow
1 home · $2.0M median
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Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in University Park
Built around the golf course
The University Park Country Club anchors the community, and 23 of the active listings sit in golf-oriented settings.
Gated and low-maintenance
29 of 35 current listings are inside gated communities, so security and tidy common areas come standard.
Pool living is the norm
20 of the active homes come with a private pool, a practical feature in the Gulf-coast climate.
A real luxury tier
Eleven listings are priced above $1 million, topping out near $3.5M for buyers shopping the high end.
Close to Sarasota and the coast
University Parkway links the community quickly to Sarasota's dining, shopping and Gulf beaches.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median University Park home
≈ $5,194/mo
$698,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
3%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$5,250/mo
Median rent
13 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
University Park real estate FAQs
Is University Park a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want a quiet, well-kept, gated environment with golf at its center. The community is built around the University Park Country Club, and most homes sit in gated communities with manicured grounds. It leans toward buyers who value polish and amenities over walkable downtown energy.
Is University Park expensive?+
It's a mid-to-upper price point for the Sarasota-Manatee area, with a median list price of $698,000 and an average of $366 per square foot. Listings range widely, from $239,900 for smaller condos and villas up to $3,495,000 at the top. Eleven of the 35 active listings are luxury homes ($1m+), so there's a clear high end.
What do homes cost in University Park?+
The median list price is $698,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $687,500, with a typical home around 2,276 square feet. Entry points start near $239,900 for townhomes & condos, while detached houses and golf-front properties carry the higher numbers. You can also browse by price to see what's available in each band.
How is the market in University Park?+
It's active but balanced — 94 homes sold in the last 12 months and listings are going under contract in a median of 21 days. Sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price on average, which signals a market that rewards realistic pricing. Buyers tracking just reduced listings can find leverage, especially above $1M.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $621 a month, which reflects the gated, amenity-rich nature of the community and often covers common-area upkeep. Median property tax is around $8,221 a year. Both figures vary by neighborhood and home value, so confirm the specifics on any listing before you commit.
What schools are assigned to University Park?+
The most commonly assigned schools are Robert E Willis Elementary, Braden River Middle, and Braden River High, all within the Manatee County district. School zones can change and vary by exact address, so verify the current assignment with the district before buying. It's worth checking directly for any home you're serious about.
Is there new construction in University Park?+
The community is essentially built out, and there are currently no new-construction listings among the 35 active homes. Nearly everything available is resale within established neighborhoods like University Park Country Club and Savannah Preserve. Buyers wanting newer finishes should look for recently renovated homes or watch the just reduced listings for updated properties.
How is the commute from University Park?+
University Park sits off University Parkway with easy access to I-75, making Sarasota a short drive. Downtown Tampa is roughly 60 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 70 minutes, so it's a reasonable base for occasional city trips while staying rooted in the quieter Manatee County side.
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