Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sonoma
Gated living east of Sarasota, room to breathe
6
Homes for sale
$409,900
Median list price
$216
Avg price / sqft
89
Median days on market
Sonoma is a gated pocket of Sarasota County that trades beach-town density for space and quiet, with homes that lean toward the roomier end — the median here runs about 2,121 square feet. Nearly every active listing sits behind a gate, so if a controlled entry and a settled residential feel are on your list, this is the kind of neighborhood that delivers it without the resort-community price tag. It's a practical distance from the coast, and Sarasota staples like Lido Key, Arlington Park, and the shops around Five Points are all part of the same orbit.
For a buyer today, this is a small, slow-moving market — just 7 active listings and a median 109 days on market, which means sellers aren't in a rush and there's real room to negotiate. Over the last year six homes sold at a median of $347,500, and sellers averaged 93% of asking, so offers below list are landing. Compared with the broader range of Sarasota homes for sale, Sonoma reads as a patient buyer's opportunity.
Sonoma is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$300,000 – $1.2M price range
2,121 sqft median home
$596/mo median HOA
$2,600/mo median rent
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sonoma
$300,000
8228 VILLA GRANDE COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,818 sqft
$349,900$359,900
8160 VILLA GRANDE CT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,818 sqft
$449,900$459,900
5427 NAPA DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft
$1,200,000
8111 SANTA ROSA COURT, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,661 sqft
$369,900$372,900
5519 NAPA DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft
$885,000$895,000
8134 SANTA ROSA COURT, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,934 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sonoma boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sonoma market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$347,500
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Sonoma vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 37.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sonoma boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sonoma is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sonoma home
≈ $3,446/mo
$409,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$596/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,069
Median age
50
Median income
$72,054
Median home value
$389,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Sonoma
Entertainment
Top 5% 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.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Food & Drink
Top 9% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Beliefs
Top 10% 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.
Straight answers
Sonoma FAQs
Is Sonoma a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a gated, space-forward setting over walkable beach-town bustle — six of seven current listings are behind a gate. You're still tied into greater Sarasota, with Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and the coast a manageable drive away. Assigned schools include Braden River High, Braden River Middle, and Kinnan Elementary.
Is Sonoma expensive?+
It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $449,900 and an average of $224 per square foot. The spread is wide — from $300,000 to $1,200,000 — but only one active listing crosses the $1M mark, so most inventory sits well below that ceiling.
What do homes cost in Sonoma?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $449,900, while homes that actually closed over the past year did so at a median of $347,500. That gap, plus sellers averaging 93% of asking, tells you there's negotiating room between list and sale.
How is the market right now?+
It's quiet and unhurried — 7 active listings, just 6 sales in the last 12 months, and a median 109 days on market. That pace favors buyers who can take their time and make a considered offer rather than chase a bidding war.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Expect a median HOA of about $596 per month, which reflects the gated setting, and median annual property taxes around $5,765. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent in the area runs about $2,600 per month.
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