Hidden Forest
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,409 homes for sale in SARASOTA, FL · median $550,000 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Market Heat
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As of October 2026, Hidden Forest in Sarasota, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $450,000, $143 per square foot, a median 25 days on market, sellers accepting 79% of original asking (-15% versus the prior year). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,070 ($5,530 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | SARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 33511, 34235, 34788 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 109 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1936–2023 (median 1978) |
| Typical living area | 2,277 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $450,000 median across 3 closed sales · $143 per sq ft · -15.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 25 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $639,000 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 82% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “HIDDEN FOREST key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/hidden-forest, data as of August 2, 2026.
Hidden Forest right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($450K) is down 15.1% from the prior 12 months ($530K). With about 2 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: Low (3 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Hidden Forest market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $450K ($143 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 25 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 15% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33511 (SARASOTA), 1,437 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($242/sq ft), up 2.3% year over year, with a median 31 days on market. Right now 76 active and 20 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33511 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Hidden Forest is a community of 109 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1936 and 2023 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 2,277 square feet. 82% 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 ($450K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($530K) IS the -15.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (3 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 2025. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Wakulla County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Wakulla County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 33511 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).
Hidden Forest Market Scorecard
Hidden Forest is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $639,000.
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 HIDDEN FOREST, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Hidden Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hidden Forest 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 Hidden Forest.
A closer look at the Hidden Forest market
At a median of $143 per square foot, Hidden Forest 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 down 15% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 25 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 109 homes built between 1936 and 2023, and 82% 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 Hidden Forest. 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 Hidden Forest 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 3 factors (3.5). Basis: Recent Direction -15.1% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 82% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 78.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Hidden Forest buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hidden Forest sales matched to your home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33511/34235/34788)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (66 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Hidden Forest. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33511 / 34235 / 34788; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Burns Middle School · Public (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Bloomingdale High School · Public (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Kingswood Elementary School · Elementary (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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