Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota Beach
Gulf-close living where beach days set the pace
31
Homes for sale
$1,996,000
Median list price
$978
Avg price / sqft
111
Median days on market
Sarasota Beach sits at the western edge of the city, where barrier-island communities like Lido Key and the arts-minded Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores put the Gulf, the bay, and downtown all within an easy reach. It's a place built around water — waterfront homes, boat access, and pool lots dominate the landscape — with the culture and dining of the Rosemary District and the walkable, family feel of Arlington Park close at hand.
For buyers, this is a premium, upper-end market and the numbers reflect it: 32 active listings with a median list price of $1,970,500 and roughly two-thirds of them asking above $1M. Homes here take their time — the median listing sits 106 days on market — and over the past year 64 homes sold at a median of $1,065,750, with sellers netting about 92% of asking. That gap between list and sold prices is real leverage if you come to the table informed, so browse the wider pool of Sarasota homes for sale to calibrate.
Sarasota Beach is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$529,000 – $8.5M price range
1,982 sqft median home
$954/mo median HOA
$8,000/mo median rent
64 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sarasota Beach
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$6,400,000
5610 AVENIDA DEL MARE, SARASOTA
8 bd · 8.5 ba · 5,313 sqft
$5,750,000
5547 AVENIDA DEL MARE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 4,191 sqft
$4,795,000
5572 SHADOW LAWN DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,523 sqft
$3,800,000
5531 CALLE DEL VERANO, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,200 sqft
$2,100,000
471 ISLAND CIRCLE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,922 sqft
$2,800,000
430 ISLAND CIRCLE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,205 sqft
$689,000$699,000
5600 BEACH WAY DRIVE UNIT 109, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft
$5,690,000
539 AVENIDA DEL NORTE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,195 sqft
$995,000
734 CANAL ROAD, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,412 sqft
$699,000$720,000
5600 BEACH WAY DR UNIT 213, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft
$902,000
617 CALLE DE PERU, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft
$3,795,000
813 IDLEWILD WAY, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,161 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sarasota Beach boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota Beach market
64
Sold, last 12 months
$1,065,750
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
83 days
Median time to sell
Sarasota Beach vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 4.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sarasota Beach boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sarasota Beach is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sarasota Beach home
≈ $12,353/mo
$1,996,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$954/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$8,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,618
Median age
66
Median income
$128,627
Median home value
$1,096,296
Beyond the listings
Living in Sarasota Beach
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Lifestyles
Top 13% in the U.S.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.
Culture
Top 16% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Top 20% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Relationships
Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Straight answers
Sarasota Beach FAQs
Is Sarasota Beach a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want Gulf and bay access without giving up city amenities — barrier-island communities like Lido Key sit alongside walkable downtown-adjacent neighborhoods. Assigned schools include Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High. Most homes here come with a pool, so the outdoor lifestyle is baked in.
Is Sarasota Beach expensive?+
Yes — this is one of Sarasota's premium markets, with a median list price of $1,970,500 and 20 of 32 active listings priced above $1M. That said, prices span from $529,000 up to $8,500,000, so there are entry points below the median for buyers willing to look.
What do homes cost in Sarasota Beach?+
Over the last 12 months, 64 homes sold at a median price of $1,065,750, while current listings carry a higher median asking price of $1,970,500. The average price is about $978 per square foot on a median home size near 1,989 square feet, so square footage here comes at a premium.
How is the market right now?+
It's a patient, buyer-friendly market at the top end — the median listing has been available 106 days, and sellers are accepting about 92% of asking on average. With 32 active listings against 64 sales in the past year, there's meaningful inventory and room to negotiate if you're prepared.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $908 per month, which is typical for the condo and gated coastal product that's common here, and only two active listings are in gated communities. Median property tax lands around $8,229 per year, in line with the neighborhood's higher home values.
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