Emerald Gardens
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,658 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $549,947 · 75 homes for sale in 34233 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $525,000, $258 per square foot, a median 41 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (+8% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1989 - 1991; 8 of 8 report an HOA (median $33/mo); none of the 8 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 33 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,080 ($6,540 with the full homestead exemption).
Emerald Gardens right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($525K) is up 7.5% from the prior 12 months ($488K) and up 162% since 2012. With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Medium (7 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside EMERALD GARDENS right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Emerald Gardens market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $525K ($258 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 41 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 8% from the prior 12 months and up 162% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34233 (Sarasota), 261 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $332K ($252/sq ft), up 2.0% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. See the live ZIP 34233 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
Emerald Gardens is a community of 127 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1989 and 1994 (median 1990), with a median living area of about 2,334 square feet. 85% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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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 ($525K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($488K) IS the +7.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (7 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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 34233 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 (2026-10-20).
Emerald Gardens Market Scorecard
Emerald Gardens is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Emerald Gardens
Live MLS inventory for Emerald Gardens. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Emerald Gardens listings as of 2026-10-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Emerald Gardens on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
- 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 Emerald Gardens listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Emerald Gardens
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Emerald Gardens, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Civic
Manatee County approves one-year moratorium on new data center projects
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year pause on accepting, processing and approving new data center projects. The county wants time to study energy, water and infrastructure effects and write rules. Commissioners said no data center projects are currently planned in the county, and the move follows North Port's 18-month moratorium.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause limits large-load industrial development in Manatee while rules are written, which bears on utility capacity and land use planning. The site is about 5 miles north of Emerald Gardens.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - October 2026Infrastructure
Manatee County advances $125 million in stormwater and flood mitigation projects
County commissioners are directing $125 million in federal disaster recovery money to 12 county projects and 10 projects across six cities and one town. The largest, about $25 million, would add automated outfall structures in the Pierce Drain area to reduce flooding at Center Lake. Bradenton expects about $16 million for five projects, and no completion dates were given.
What it may mean for the marketDrainage upgrades in repeatedly flooded areas affect local flood exposure, insurance considerations and long-term site readiness. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Emerald Gardens.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - October 2026Development
Proposed 324-unit 1899 Fruitville apartment project in downtown Sarasota falls through
A plan by Bristol Development Group for 324 apartments, called 1899 Fruitville, near Fruitville Road and Washington Boulevard is no longer moving forward. Landlords told tenant business owners the project was voided. It had partial city approvals and was reportedly close to final permitting.
What it may mean for the marketThe loss of 324 planned apartments removes expected rental supply near downtown Sarasota and leaves the cottage commercial cluster in place for now. The project is about 8 miles southeast of Emerald Gardens, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - September 2026Civic
Sarasota County opens new $100 million administration building at 1 Apex Road
Sarasota County moved operations into a 121,160 square foot administration building at 1 Apex Road off I-75. It replaces the former building on Ringling Boulevard downtown, which was sold to a developer for about $25 million. Total cost was about $100.15 million, including more than $22 million from a voter-approved surtax.
What it may mean for the marketRelocating county services to the I-75 corridor shifts daily government traffic away from downtown and frees the Ringling Boulevard site for redevelopment. The project is about 12 miles southeast of Emerald Gardens, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - July 2026Infrastructure
Florida's new state budget funds five major Manatee County projects
The 2026 state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis directs 12.4 million dollars to five Manatee County projects, including the Singletary Road Bridge replacement, a 51st Street West extension in Bradenton, and design work for a Fort Hamer Road and I-75 interchange. The list also funds Fresh Start Manatee Phase 2 and the Valor Commons veterans hub.
What it may mean for the marketState funding for road, bridge and interchange work expands transportation infrastructure and supports future growth capacity across Manatee County. The site is about 5 miles north of Emerald Gardens.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - July 2026Parks & Amenities
Nathan Benderson Park expansion targets year-round use with new indoor facility
Nathan Benderson Park will add an indoor facility with about 100,000 square feet of hardwood courts for volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and pickleball, plus a new boathouse and storm resilient event space on Regatta Island, funded by 10 million dollars in Florida's 2026 to 2027 budget. Groundbreaking is planned for fall 2026 with completion targeted for August 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAn indoor sports and event venue expands year round recreational capacity and adds a storm resilient facility at an established regional park in Sarasota County. The project is about 9 miles east of Emerald Gardens, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7)
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Emerald Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Emerald Gardens today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Emerald Gardens.
A closer look at the Emerald Gardens market
At a median of $258 per square foot, Emerald Gardens 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 trailing-12-month median up 8% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 41 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 127 homes built between 1989 and 1994, and 85% 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 Emerald Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Emerald Gardens buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (8.2). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +162% since 2012; Recent Direction +7.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 85% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
What it really costs to own in Emerald Gardens
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $400/year (about $33/month) across 7 MLS listings (most billed annually; 2026-10-20). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Sarasota County is $2,126/yr (4,849 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1991 across 7 listings. An original roof here would be about 35 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $400/year (about $33/month) · median of 7 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $400 a year ($33 a month) - the median AssociationFee across 7 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Emerald Gardens buy.
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| Location | Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34233, 34239 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 127 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1989–1994 (median 1990) |
| Typical living area | 2,334 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Deed Restrictions, Fence Restrictions, Vehicle Restrictions, Buyer Approval Required |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $525,000 median across 7 closed sales · $258 per sq ft · +7.5% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 41 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 85% |
| Zoned public schools | Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Emerald Gardens key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/emerald-gardens, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in EMERALD GARDENS, Sarasota
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Every Home for Sale in Emerald Gardens Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Emerald Gardens listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 4494 Diamond Circle · $549,500 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · pending · listed Sep 6, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (88 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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