Neighborhood · Venice, Florida
Sandalwood
Affordable Venice living close to the schools
4
Homes for sale
$81,000
Median list price
$110
Avg price / sqft
199
Median days on market
Sandalwood sits on the Venice side of Sarasota County, where compact, budget-friendly homes put you within easy reach of the Gulf coast without the coastal price tag. This is a practical, low-key pocket of Venice homes for sale — smaller footprints, an HOA that keeps things tidy, and assignment to Venice Senior High School and Garden Elementary School. If you want a Venice address on a real-world budget, this is one of the places to start looking.
The market here is small and slow-moving, which is good news if you're a patient buyer. Only 4 homes are active right now, with a median list price of $81,000 and homes sitting a median of 199 days before selling. Twenty homes changed hands over the past year at a median of $142,500, and with sellers netting about 92% of asking, there's genuine room to negotiate. Compare it against nearby communities like Sarasota National or Venice Isle using the live map.
Sandalwood is a community in Venice, Florida.
Quick facts
$79,000 – $145K price range
890 sqft median home
$177/mo median HOA
20 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sandalwood
$145,000
498 LONGWOOD DRIVE, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft
$79,000$85,000
426 BOXWOOD DRIVE, VENICE
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 780 sqft
$80,000$90,000
476 BOXWOOD DRIVE, VENICE
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$82,000$89,000
373 LONGWOOD DRIVE, VENICE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sandalwood boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Sandalwood market
20
Sold, last 12 months
$142,500
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
Median time to sell
Sandalwood vs Venice
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 14.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sandalwood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sandalwood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sandalwood home
≈ $910/mo
$81,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$177/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
294
Median age
74
Median income
$53,780
Median home value
$169,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Sandalwood
Attitudes
Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Culture
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
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Straight answers
Sandalwood FAQs
Is Sandalwood a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, affordable neighborhood on the Venice side of Sarasota County, assigned to Venice Middle School and other well-regarded Venice schools. The homes are compact and easy to maintain, which suits first-time buyers, downsizers, and anyone who wants a Venice base without a big price tag.
Is Sandalwood expensive?+
No — it's on the lower end of the Venice market, with a median list price of $81,000 and active listings ranging from $79,000 to $145,000. At about $110 per square foot, it's a genuine value play compared to pricier nearby communities like West Villages.
What do homes cost in Sandalwood?+
Active listings currently span $79,000 to $145,000, with a median list price of $81,000 and a median home size around 890 square feet. Over the past year, 20 homes sold at a median price of $142,500.
How is the market in Sandalwood?+
It's a small, slow-moving market — just 4 active listings and a median of 199 days on market. Sellers are averaging 92% of their asking price, so patient buyers have solid negotiating room.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $177 a month, which typically covers shared community upkeep. Property taxes are modest at a median of $1,156 per year, keeping your total monthly carrying cost low.
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