La Siesta
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,664 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $550,000 · 885 condos for sale in Sarasota · 287 homes for sale in 34242 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $580,000, $695 per square foot, a median 160 days on market, sellers accepting 89% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1972 - 1972; 7 of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 7 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,820 ($7,280 with the full homestead exemption).
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside LA SIESTA 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
La Siesta market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $580K ($695 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 160 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34242 (Sarasota), 74 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $725K ($657/sq ft), up 27.6% year over year, with a median 86 days on market. See the live ZIP 34242 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
La Siesta is a community of 5 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1972 and 1972 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 769 square feet. 0% 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 ($580K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (4 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.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Sarasota 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 · Sarasota 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.
11% of homes for sale in ZIP 34242 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 (2026-10-23).
La Siesta Market Scorecard
La Siesta is currently a balanced market., and homes go under contract in about 76 days.
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in La Siesta
Live MLS inventory for La Siesta. 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 La Siesta 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.
La Siesta 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
- Phillippi Shores Elementary (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Public
- Brookside MiddleFLDOE grade A · Public
- Sarasota HighFLDOE grade A · Public
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 La Siesta address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Sarasota High High School
Recent Developments in La Siesta
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting La Siesta, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 site is about 4 miles north of La Siesta.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - September 2026Infrastructure
Sarasota Memorial plans outpatient cancer center expansion in Venice, targeted for 2028
Sarasota Memorial plans an outpatient cancer center in Venice expanding the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, which opened in 2020. The first floor would hold radiation oncology, clinics, infusion and imaging, with a shelled second floor and a third floor for endoscopy and gastroenterology. Preliminary work has begun and the build-out is planned for 2028, pending permits.
What it may mean for the marketAdded oncology and outpatient capacity in Venice would improve healthcare access and create medical jobs in south Sarasota County. The project is about 14 miles south of La Siesta, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: Sarasota Magazine - 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 site is about 8 miles northeast of La Siesta.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - July 2026Parks & Amenities
North Port breaks ground on $16.7M Warm Mineral Springs renovation
North Port leaders began construction on a 16.7 million dollar rehabilitation of Warm Mineral Springs Park, focused on restoring three historic buildings including the Admission Building and the Spa Building. Work is expected to take about 16 months with a potential reopening in late 2027.
What it may mean for the marketRenovating a historic public park upgrades civic amenities and preserves a longstanding attraction while the site is temporarily under construction. The project is about 23 miles southeast of La Siesta, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - 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 15 miles north of La Siesta.
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 northeast of La Siesta, 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 La Siesta buying strategy.
If we were buying in La Siesta 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 La Siesta.
A closer look at the La Siesta market
At a median of $695 per square foot, La Siesta 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 5 homes built around 1972, and 0% 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 La Siesta. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $908/month (about $10,896/yr) · median of 49 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $908 per month ($10,896 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 49 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. 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 La Siesta 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 La Siesta sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in LA SIESTA
Homes in LA SIESTA that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 925 Beach Road #107 · off market
- 925 Beach Road #310 · off market
| Location | Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34242, 60025 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 5 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1972–1972 (median 1972) |
| Typical living area | 769 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | condos 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Fitness Center, Pool, Clubhouse, Buyer Approval Required, Laundry, Community Mailbox |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $580,000 median across 4 closed sales · $695 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 160 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 0% |
| Zoned public schools | Phillippi Shores Elementary (verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Brookside Middle (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Sarasota High (A, FLDOE 2025-26) |
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, “La Siesta key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/la-siesta, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in LA SIESTA, 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 La Siesta Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending La Siesta listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 915 Beach Road #216 · $575,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 26, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 915 Beach Road #318 · $530,262 · 2 bd / 1 ba · pending · listed by Preferred Shore Llc
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Beach Road (2 homes on record)
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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 (70 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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