Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota Beach
Barrier-island living minutes from downtown Sarasota
31
Homes for sale
$1,725,000
Median list price
$976
Avg price / sqft
98
Median days on market
Sarasota Beach puts you within reach of the Gulf and the walkable core of the city at the same time. This is a stretch where island enclaves like Lido Key sit alongside established mainland pockets such as Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, the leafy Arlington Park, and the restaurant-dense Rosemary District. Pools, waterfront frontage, and proximity to Five Points give the area a distinctly coastal-urban rhythm.
For a buyer today, this is a premium market with room to negotiate. There are 30 active listings with a median list price of $1,912,500, and homes are taking their time — the median days on market sits at 104.5, with sellers over the past year closing around 92% of asking. If you're weighing options across the broader city, it helps to compare against Sarasota homes for sale to see where the value lands.
Sarasota Beach is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$529,000 – $8.5M price range
1,788 sqft median home
$1,049/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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$1,300,000
420 BEACH ROAD UNIT 508, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,316 sqft
$689,000
5600 BEACH WAY DRIVE UNIT 111, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft
$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
$995,000
734 CANAL ROAD, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,412 sqft
$5,690,000
539 AVENIDA DEL NORTE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,195 sqft
$699,000$720,000
5600 BEACH WAY DR UNIT 213, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 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
≈ $11,009/mo
$1,725,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,049/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 coastal access without giving up city convenience, with island communities like Lido Key and walkable mainland pockets nearby. Assigned schools include Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High. Downtown Tampa is roughly 73 minutes away when you need to travel further.
Is Sarasota Beach expensive?+
Yes — this is one of Sarasota's premium areas, with a median list price of $1,912,500 and an average of $991 per square foot. Nineteen of the 30 active listings are priced above $1M, though entry points do exist starting around $529,000.
What do homes cost in Sarasota Beach?+
Active listings range from $529,000 to $8,500,000, with a median list around $1,912,500 on a typical home of about 1,934 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 64 homes sold at a median price of $1,065,750 — a reminder that closed prices often land below list.
How is the market right now?+
It favors patient, prepared buyers. Homes are averaging 104.5 days on market and sellers are getting about 92% of asking, so there's meaningful room to negotiate on the right property. You can weigh options against the wider Sarasota homes for sale market before committing.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $1,000 per month, which is common for condo and gated coastal properties here — only 3 active listings are in gated communities. Median property tax is roughly $7,950 per year, and if you're considering renting, the median rent is around $8,000 per month.
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