Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Laurel Oak Estates
Gated golf-course living east of the city
4
Homes for sale
$2,285,000
Median list price
$490
Avg price / sqft
103
Median days on market
Laurel Oak Estates is a guard-gated golf and country club community set on Sarasota's quieter eastern side, where large custom homes sit on generous lots shaded by the mature oaks that give the neighborhood its name. It's the kind of place buyers choose when they want space, privacy, and a slower pace while still having easy access to Sarasota homes for sale and the coast — you can be on Lido Key or in the Rosemary District within a reasonable drive.
Today the market here is thin and firmly in the upper tier: just 4 active listings, with a median list price of $2,310,000 and everything currently on the market priced above $1M. Over the last 12 months 24 homes sold at a median of $1,325,000, so there's a real gap between where sellers are listing and where deals actually close. With homes averaging 92.5 days on market and sellers netting about 94% of asking, patient, well-prepared buyers have room to negotiate.
Laurel Oak Estates is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,425,000 – $3.0M price range
4,034 sqft median home
$361/mo median HOA
23 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Laurel Oak Estates
$1,425,000
2528 TOM MORRIS DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,361 sqft
$1,875,000$1,925,000
7732 DONALD ROSS ROAD W, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,686 sqft
$2,695,000
7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 7,639 sqft
$2,950,000$3,000,000
3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 4,382 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Laurel Oak Estates market
23
Sold, last 12 months
$1,300,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 days
Median time to sell
Laurel Oak Estates vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Laurel Oak Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Laurel Oak Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Laurel Oak Estates home
≈ $13,622/mo
$2,285,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$361/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,005
Median age
46
Median income
$128,181
Median home value
$827,841
Beyond the listings
Living in Laurel Oak Estates
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Top 14% in the U.S.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.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Attitudes
Top 17% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Active
Top 18% in the U.S.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.
Relationships
Top 19% 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.
Straight answers
Laurel Oak Estates FAQs
Is Laurel Oak Estates a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a gated, established community with large homes and mature landscaping rather than a walkable urban setting. Assigned schools include Tatum Ridge Elementary, McIntosh Middle, and Sarasota High School, and you're still within reach of Sarasota homes for sale and the coast when you want to head into town.
Is Laurel Oak Estates expensive?+
Yes — it's an upper-tier neighborhood where every active listing is priced above $1 million and the median list price is $2,310,000. That said, the 12-month median sold price of $1,325,000 shows homes trade well below current list levels, so the real entry point is lower than the asking prices suggest.
What do homes cost in Laurel Oak Estates?+
Active listings range from $1,425,000 to $3,000,000, averaging about $496 per square foot on a median home size of 4,034 square feet. Over the past year, 24 homes actually closed at a median of $1,325,000, giving buyers a clearer read on true market value.
How is the market in Laurel Oak Estates?+
Inventory is tight with just 4 active listings, and homes take their time — the median is 92.5 days on market. Sellers are getting about 94% of asking on average, which points to room for negotiation for buyers who come prepared, unlike faster-moving areas such as the Rosemary District.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $361 per month, reflecting the gated, amenity-supported nature of the community. Property taxes have a median of roughly $12,142 per year, in line with the neighborhood's higher home values.
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