Homes zoned forEmma E. Booker Elementary School
City-close Sarasota living with real price range
156
Homes for sale
$316,950
Median list price
$316
Avg price / sqft
75
Median days on market
The Emma E. Booker Elementary zone sits close to Sarasota's urban core, which means you're minutes from downtown rather than stuck out at the edge of the county. It's a practical, connected pocket of the city where the housing runs the full gamut — from compact starter homes to a handful of waterfront and high-end listings. Buyers who want to stay near the action without committing to a single-price-point enclave tend to like what this area offers.
The market here is genuinely varied: among the 156 active Sarasota homes for sale in this zone, the median list price is $312,445, but asking prices run from $42,000 all the way to $22 million. That spread reflects everything from modest city lots to trophy properties, and over the last year 370 homes sold at a median of $349,500. Students here feed into schools like Booker Middle School and Booker High School, though boundaries vary by address — browse the live map to see exactly what's available.
Emma E. Booker Elementary School is an attendance zone in University Park, Florida.
Quick facts
$42,000 – $22M price range
1,337 sqft median home
$266/mo median HOA
$2,250/mo median rent
370 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Emma E. Booker Elementary zone
The Emma E. Booker Elementary zone occupies a city-close stretch of Sarasota, positioned near the urban core rather than out toward the county's suburban fringe. That location is the defining feature: you trade the sprawling lots of outlying developments for genuine proximity to downtown, the bayfront and the everyday infrastructure of the city. For buyers who value being connected and central, it's a compelling spot.
The housing here is varied in a way that many Sarasota zones aren't. Among the active inventory you'll find 38 gated listings, 28 homes with pools and 17 waterfront properties — an unusual breadth for an area this close to the city center. That mix means the zone draws a wide range of residents, from first-time owners buying a modest city home to luxury buyers chasing one of the 18 listings above $1 million.
It suits people who want options. If you'd rather not be locked into a single price point or a uniform community, the diversity of homes and settings here gives you room to find the right fit. The flip side is that it's an urban-leaning zone, so it will feel different from the quiet, master-planned enclaves farther out.
Schools for homes in the Emma E. Booker Elementary zone
This zone is anchored by Emma E. Booker Elementary School, the namesake school for the attendance area. For older students, homes in and around this part of Sarasota feed into schools including Booker Middle School and Booker High School, with Brookside Middle School and Sarasota High School also serving parts of the broader area.
Attendance boundaries in Sarasota County are redrawn from time to time, and a street that feeds one school today may be reassigned later. Before you make an offer based on a specific school, confirm the current assignment for that exact address directly with Sarasota County Schools.
School zoning can also differ block by block, so don't assume a listing's advertised school is final. The district's official lookup tool is the only reliable source, and it's worth checking early in your search if schools are a priority.
Homes for sale in the Emma E. Booker Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are 156 active listings in the zone right now, with a median list price of $312,445. The range is dramatic — from $42,000 at the bottom to $22 million at the top — which captures everything from small city lots to high-end waterfront. Homes trade at roughly $319 per square foot, and the median home size is a compact 1,295 square feet, reflecting the urban character of much of the stock.
Over the past 12 months, 370 homes sold at a median price of $349,500, with sellers collecting about 95% of their asking price on average. The segments show the variety clearly: 28 homes with pools, 38 gated listings, 17 waterfront properties and 18 homes priced above $1 million. There are no golf-course or 55+ listings active in this particular zone.
On the carrying-cost side, the median HOA runs $267 per month, though many homes carry no association fee at all given the mix of standalone city properties. Median property tax is about $3,077 per year. For buyers who want something modern, 17 new-construction homes are currently active — a useful option in an area where a lot of the housing is older.
Getting around from the Emma E. Booker Elementary zone
The headline here is proximity to downtown Sarasota, which is only minutes from the zone. That central position makes daily errands, dining and bayfront outings easy, and it's the main reason buyers choose this area over outlying alternatives.
For regional travel, downtown Tampa is about 60 minutes away and Tampa International Airport roughly 69 minutes, with I-75 serving as the primary interstate corridor north. That puts the broader Tampa Bay job market and a major airport within a reasonable drive when you need them.
Because the zone sits inside the city, you're also close to Sarasota's main arterials and local amenities, which cuts down on the long commutes common in car-dependent suburbs. For most day-to-day trips, you simply won't be driving far.
Is the Emma E. Booker Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who prize being close to downtown Sarasota and want a range of price points to choose from. With a median list price of $312,445 and a median sold price of $349,500, it's more attainable than much of coastal Sarasota, while still offering waterfront and luxury options at the high end. The 75.5-day median time on market and 95% sale-to-list ratio suggest buyers have room to negotiate rather than rush.
The trade-offs are honest ones. Homes here tend to be smaller and older — the median is about 1,295 square feet — and this is an urban-leaning area, not a quiet suburban community, which won't suit everyone. The wide price range also means condition and value vary a lot from listing to listing, so careful inspection matters.
If central location, variety and a reasonable entry point appeal to you, the zone delivers. Confirm school assignments for your target address, check HOA and tax figures property by property, and use the live map to see what's currently available before you commit.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,450,000
941 VIRGINIA DRIVE, SARASOTA
6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,492 sqft
$460,000
4559 DEL SOL BOULEVARD S, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft
$274,000
3691 PARKRIDGE CIRCLE UNIT 7-201, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft
$169,900
5313 BOCA RATON AVENUE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,175 sqft
$4,950,000
315 S SHORE DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,826 sqft
$800,000
434 S SHORE DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,912 sqft
$719,900
6173 NICOLE COURT, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,470 sqft
$630,000
6145 N TUTTLE AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,896 sqft
$445,000
4316 CALLISTA LANE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,930 sqft
$415,000
911 HIGHLAND STREET, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,479 sqft
$399,000
305 VIA TUSCANY AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,853 sqft
$374,900
2669 20TH STREET, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Emma E. Booker Elementary School market
370
Sold, last 12 months
$349,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
54 days
Median time to sell
Emma E. Booker Elementary School vs University Park
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 1.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Emma E. Booker Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Emma E. Booker Elementary School home
≈ $2,402/mo
$316,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$266/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
21,779
Median age
48
Median income
$74,914
Median home value
$325,038
Beyond the listings
Living in Emma E. Booker Elementary School
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Hobbies & Interests
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Straight answers
Emma E. Booker Elementary School FAQs
Is the Emma E. Booker Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want to be close to downtown Sarasota without paying resort-island prices. The zone offers a real mix of housing — compact city homes, gated communities and even waterfront — so it works for first-timers and move-up buyers alike. It's a connected, urban-leaning part of the city rather than a quiet suburban cul-de-sac.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's more approachable than much of coastal Sarasota, with a median list price of $312,445 and a median sold price of $349,500 over the past year. That said, the range is enormous — listings run from $42,000 to $22 million — so there's room at both the entry level and the luxury end, where 18 homes are currently priced above $1 million.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median list price is $312,445 and homes trade at about $319 per square foot, with a median home size around 1,295 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 370 homes sold at a median of $349,500, and sellers typically got 95% of their asking price.
How is the market right now?+
There are 156 active listings and homes are taking a median of 75.5 days to sell, which points to a market where buyers have time to shop and negotiate. With sellers receiving about 95% of asking on average, there's reasonable room to make a sensible offer rather than chase a bidding war.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is $267 per month, though many homes in the zone carry no HOA at all since it's a mix of city lots and planned communities. Median property tax runs about $3,077 per year — always confirm the exact figure and any HOA dues for a specific property before you commit.
What schools serve this zone?+
Homes here feed into Emma E. Booker Elementary and, at the upper grades, schools such as Booker Middle School and Booker High School. Attendance boundaries change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with Sarasota County Schools.
How is the commute from here?+
The zone's biggest advantage is proximity to downtown Sarasota, which is just minutes away. For regional trips, downtown Tampa is about 60 minutes and Tampa International Airport roughly 69 minutes via I-75 and the interstate corridor.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 17 new-construction homes are currently active in the zone, which is meaningful for a city-close area where much of the stock is older. If a modern floor plan matters to you, it's worth filtering the live map for the newest listings.
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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