BAYTOWN SQUARE in SARASOTA

BAYTOWN SQUARE
Homes for Sale in SARASOTA, FL

Community in SARASOTA · Sarasota County · ZIP 34240
80 homesBuilt 2016–2018Median sale $327K
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data10 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · BAYTOWN SQUARE Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$327K
Median sold · 12 mo
$204/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $252 in 2023
95.8%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
21days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
51%
Owner-occupied · BAYTOWN SQUARE
41 of 80 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
49%
Non-owner-occupied · BAYTOWN SQUARE
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
57%
Cash buyers · BAYTOWN SQUARE
4 of 7 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
80
Homes in the community
80 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 10 years of records
Est. 2016
Community established
homes built 2016-2018, median 2018 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 24 in 2017
1,641sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
7.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 80 homes trade a year

The 60-Second Overview

BAYTOWN SQUARE market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $327K ($204 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 21 days on market for closed sales.

BAYTOWN SQUARE is a community of 80 homes in SARASOTA, Sarasota County, built between 2016 and 2018 (median 2018), with a median living area of about 1,672 square feet. 51% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($327K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 0 to 13 sales each (6 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every sale since 2016 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k2k
40 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0510201620182020202220242026
0 to 13 a year; 6 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0102020182020202220242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 24 quit in 2017; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
How much local inventory is already under contract

31% of homes for sale in ZIP 34240 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).

BAYTOWN SQUARE Market Scorecard

Balanced

BAYTOWN SQUARE is currently a balanced market..

$327,000
Median sold
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in BAYTOWN SQUARE, SARASOTA

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 55 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-11)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools

In short
  • Sarasota County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent BAYTOWN SQUARE listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any BAYTOWN SQUARE address.

If we were buying in BAYTOWN SQUARE today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in BAYTOWN SQUARE.

A closer look at the BAYTOWN SQUARE market

At a median of $204 per square foot, BAYTOWN SQUARE prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The housing stock is 80 homes built between 2016 and 2018, and 51% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in BAYTOWN SQUARE. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed BAYTOWN SQUARE sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in BAYTOWN SQUARE?
The median sale price in BAYTOWN SQUARE was $327K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (6 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in BAYTOWN SQUARE take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 21 days on market (6 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in BAYTOWN SQUARE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 80 homes in BAYTOWN SQUARE (public records).
What share of BAYTOWN SQUARE is owner-occupied?
51% of BAYTOWN SQUARE parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in BAYTOWN SQUARE built?
Homes in BAYTOWN SQUARE were built between 2016 and 2018, with a median year built of 2018 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in BAYTOWN SQUARE?
Cash buyers took 57% of BAYTOWN SQUARE sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (4 of 7 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve BAYTOWN SQUARE?
BAYTOWN SQUARE is served by Sarasota County Public Schools, typically Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for BAYTOWN SQUARE?
The best agent for BAYTOWN SQUARE is one who actively works SARASOTA and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for BAYTOWN SQUARE.
How do I find a top SARASOTA real estate agent who knows BAYTOWN SQUARE?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows BAYTOWN SQUARE and the wider SARASOTA area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (40 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in BAYTOWN SQUARE? 6 recorded closings; median 21 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Sarasota County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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