The Landings

Established gated community · Sarasota County · ZIP 34231

A gated, wooded bayfront enclave west of Tamiami Trail, minutes from downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Gated and guardedSarasota Bay settingPrivate racquet club

Live Market Pulse

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Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

The Landings is one community on paper but roughly twenty individual associations underneath, from estate homes to villas, Tree House townhomes, and bayside condos, so the honest read is by association and by parcel, not by one community average.

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Jon's Current Read

"The Landings reads differently from a single-product subdivision because it is a master-planned community of many parts: estate single-family homes, maintenance-free villas, the multi-level Tree House townhomes set among the trees, and bayside condominiums, all behind one guarded gate but governed by a master association plus roughly twenty individual associations (the Landings of Sarasota community site, 2026). The product type you choose drives almost everything: a freestanding estate home is a condition-and-roof story, while the attached and condo stock carries Florida structural-reserve and milestone-inspection exposure that has to be read building by building. Your leverage is matching the product to your plan and reading the specific association documents, reserves, and any assessments before you fall for the setting."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Landings is a gated, deed-restricted community in south Sarasota, set just west of Tamiami Trail along Sarasota Bay and only a short drive from downtown Sarasota and the Siesta Key beaches. It is known for mature wooded landscaping, winding streets, and a low-density feel that is unusual this close to the city (the Landings of Sarasota community site and local brokerage neighborhood guides, 2026).

The community is really several markets behind one gate. There are estate single-family homes, maintenance-free villas, the signature multi-level Tree House townhomes named for their deliberate positioning among the tall trees, and bayside condominiums. The Landings Racquet Club, a private members club open to residents, dates to the mid 1980s and anchors the social and athletic life with Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, and a pool.

Because the housing stock spans freestanding estate homes to attached and condo product, the money is made or lost on the specific association, the product type, and an honest read of condition, reserves, and any structural assessments, not the headline of the gate.

The pitch is a gated, nature-rich setting with bay access and a private club, minutes from downtown and the beaches. The work is sorting estate homes from villas, townhomes, and condos, then verifying the master and individual association fees, the reserves, and the milestone-inspection posture on any attached or condo building before you commit.

Quick Match

Who The Landings is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a gated, wooded setting close to downtown and Siesta Key
Tennis and racquet-club members who will use the private club
Maintenance-free buyers drawn to the villas and Tree House townhomes
Estate-home buyers who want low density and mature landscaping

Probably not for

Buyers who want a brand-new master plan with the latest finishes
Anyone unwilling to read association documents, reserves, and assessments
Buyers who need a single uniform product type and one fee
Buyers expecting direct beachfront rather than a bay and nature setting

Market Pulse

How The Landings is performing right now

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momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

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+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current The Landings listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Palmer Ranch or Sarasota. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Landings buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

The Landings on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

Private Landings Racquet Club for residents
Har-Tru tennis courts and a pro shop
Fitness center, pool, and spa
Meeting rooms and social facilities
Membership and dues are separate, confirm cost

The Landings is an established gated community rather than a single-product subdivision, so the lifestyle depends on which part you buy into. The private Landings Racquet Club anchors the social and athletic life with Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, and a pool, while the wider community offers nature trails, mature wooded landscaping, a gazebo on the Intracoastal Waterway, and a low-density bayfront feel close to downtown and Siesta Key. A master association maintains the gate, roads, and common areas, with roughly twenty individual associations underneath. Confirm any specific neighborhood's amenities, club membership, and fees before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The Landings trades brand-new finishes for a gated, wooded bayfront location, with Tamiami Trail carrying you to downtown Sarasota, the Siesta Key beaches, and the airport in minutes.

Drive times from The Landings. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point inside the gate.

Tamiami Trail (US 41)~2 min · main corridor

Downtown Sarasota~10 to 15 min · north on US 41

Siesta Key beaches~10 to 15 min · west across the bay

Sarasota Memorial Hospital~5 to 10 min · main campus

Westfield Sarasota Square area retail~5 to 10 min · shopping and services

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport~20 to 25 min · via US 41

St. Armands Circle~15 to 20 min · dining and shops

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact parcel. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near The Landings with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

LSLandings South VIISarasota, FL · 0.5 mi PGPhillippi GardensSarasota, FL · 0.5 mi RPRiverwood PinesSarasota, FL · 0.7 mi ASThe Anchorageon Siesta KeySarasota, FL · 0.9 mi SHSiesta Harbor ISarasota, FL · 0.9 mi SHSecluded HarbourSarasota, FL · 1.0 mi WSWhite Sands VillageSarasota, FL · 1.0 mi GGGulf Gate WoodsSarasota, FL · 1.1 mi GBGulf and Bay Club BaysideSiesta Key, FL · 1.1 mi

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

The Landings (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Sarasota County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

The Landings is served by Sarasota County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Choice

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around The Landings: the Sarasota single-family versus condo split heading into 2026, Florida's structural-reserve and milestone-inspection rules for qualifying buildings, and the durable appeal of a gated bayfront setting close to downtown and Siesta Key. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in The Landings

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around The Landings, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishA gated, low-density bayfront location supports steady demand for the single-family and villa stock, while the attached and condo product carries the watch item of reserves, assessments, and milestone-inspection compliance that buyers now scrutinize closely.

Sarasota single-family versus condo split into 2026

2026

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Metro

Year-end 2025 data show single-family in balanced territory while condos and townhomes carry higher supply and more buyer leverage, which shapes how the Landings product types trade.

Florida structural-reserve and milestone-inspection rules

2025

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Reserve study and milestone inspection requirements for qualifying condo and attached buildings mean reserves and any assessments must be read building by building.

Gated, wooded bayfront setting near downtown and Siesta Key

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A low-density, nature-rich gated location this close to downtown Sarasota and the beaches underpins durable demand for the community.

Private racquet club and amenity draw

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

An established private members racquet club with tennis, fitness, and a pool adds a lifestyle anchor that supports the community's appeal.

Parcel-level flood exposure near Sarasota Bay

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to the bay makes flood zone and insurance parcel specific, so the FEMA check and an insurance quote are essential diligence.

Multi-association fee structure

Ongoing

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A master association plus roughly twenty individual associations means carrying cost and rules must be verified by association and parcel.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Landings, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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January 2026
Market
Sarasota and Manatee close 2025 with a single-family versus condo split
The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee year-end data, reported by Sarasota Magazine, show Sarasota County single-family in balanced territory near a 4.7 month supply while condos and townhomes rose to roughly an 8.1 month supply with longer marketing times and more buyer leverage. Why it matters: The split means the Landings single-family and villa stock trades differently from its attached and condo product, so the read has to be by product type. Source
January 2025
Regulation
Florida structural-reserve and milestone-inspection rules take full effect
Under the Florida Building Safety Act, qualifying condominium and cooperative buildings three stories and taller must complete milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies, and from January 2025 associations can no longer waive reserves for core structural components, with key deadlines through 2025 and 2026. Why it matters: For the Landings attached and condo associations, this puts reserves, compliance status, and any special assessments at the center of diligence. Source
February 2026
Market
The 2026 Sarasota market takes shape
Sarasota Magazine reports the early 2026 market opening with renewed out-of-state buyer interest, interest rates at multi-year lows, and a continued split between negotiation-heavy condos and steadier single-family demand across Sarasota and Manatee. Why it matters: Renewed buyer interest favors well-presented, correctly priced homes, which rewards updated Landings stock with sound association reserves. Source

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 Strategy

The The Landings buying strategy.

If we were buying in The Landings, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Pick the product type first. Estate home, villa, Tree House townhome, or bayside condo carry very different condition, fee, and structural pictures inside the same gate.

Read the specific association. The Landings is a master association plus roughly twenty individual associations, so the documents, dues, and reserves are association specific.

Vet reserves and milestone inspections on attached and condo stock. Florida structural-reserve and milestone-inspection rules apply to qualifying buildings, so confirm the status and any assessments.

Read the insurance and roof math early. On older estate homes and villas, roof age and wind mitigation drive the premium, so quote the specific address.

Use the setting, and cross-shop newer gated Sarasota options such as Palmer Ranch if newer product outranks an established bayfront location.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated estate home or villa, or a well-reserved attached or condo building matched to comps

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting reserves, special assessments, or roof and systems on older stock

Best Lot

A higher, drier, wooded parcel with a sound association behind it

Smart Timing

Confirm the association documents, reserves, and milestone status before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Landings Homes For Sale

What your money buys in The Landings.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in The Landings today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Maintenance-Free Entry

Villas and Tree House townhomes that trade square footage for a lock-and-leave, lower-maintenance way into the gate. The accessible path into the community.

Lowest entry

The Updated Core

Renovated villas and mid-range single-family homes on solid wooded lots, the heart of the resale market behind the gate.

Most inventory

The Top

Larger estate homes and the most sought-after bayside and well-reserved buildings, the stock that holds value best here.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Maintenance-Free Entry

Villas and Tree House townhomes that trade square footage for a lock-and-leave, lower-maintenance way into the gate. The accessible path into the community.

The Updated Core

Renovated villas and mid-range single-family homes on solid wooded lots, the heart of the resale market behind the gate.

The Top

Larger estate homes and the most sought-after bayside and well-reserved buildings, the stock that holds value best here.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in The Landings, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in The Landings is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On golf, lake, and preserve frontage, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well The Landings holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location within SarasotaStrong

Gated and established communityPositive

Association and reserves postureConfirm per association

Home condition and systemsVerify per home

Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Landings

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The Landings is one gate over many products. The deal is won or lost on the association, the product type, and the reserves, condition, and structural math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.8B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.6/10

Renovation Risk5.0/10

Location Efficiency8.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on The Landings is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Higher, drier wooded parcels near the bay hold value
Verify the FEMA flood zone for the exact address
Estate lots differ sharply from attached and condo product
A sound association behind the lot protects value
Read the lot and flood picture before the finishes

In an established bayfront community like The Landings, the parcel and the association behind it are the parts of your money the market protects. Higher, drier, wooded lots near the bay, paired with a well-run, well-reserved association, hold value better than low-lying parcels or buildings carrying deferred maintenance and assessments. The house and finishes can be updated; the flood zone, the setting, and the association cannot. Read the parcel, the flood map, and the association documents first, then price the condition against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

The Landings in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, wooded bayfront setting minutes from downtown and Siesta Key.

Biggest advantageA private, low-density enclave with a racquet club and bay access this close to the city.

Biggest riskReserves, special assessments, and condition on older attached, villa, and condo stock.

Sweet spotAn updated estate home or villa, or a well-reserved attached building matched honestly to comps.

Avoid ifYou want a brand-new master plan or direct beachfront rather than a bay and nature setting.

HOA, Reserves & Fees

15-Second Take

Master association plus an individual association, verify both
Estate, villa, townhome, and condo dues all differ
Racquet Club membership is separate, confirm cost
Read condo and attached reserves and any assessments
Budget roof and systems reserve on older homes

There is a master association covering the gate, roads, and common areas, plus a separate individual association for your specific neighborhood, so the total carrying cost depends on which product and association you buy into. Estate-home associations, villa and townhome associations, and the condominium associations all run their own budgets and dues. Confirm the exact lines for the specific home.

The master association typically covers the guarded gate, the road network, and shared common areas, while individual associations cover their own buildings, grounds, and any maintenance-free services. The Landings Racquet Club is a separate private membership club for residents with its own dues. Confirm what is bundled for the specific property.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a The Landings buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSarasota County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in The Landings.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in The Landings

Price it to the association, product type, and condition, not a Landings average.

Selling in The Landings means pricing to your specific association and product type, not to a community average that mixes estate homes with villas, Tree House townhomes, and bayside condos. The reserves, the condition, and any recent assessments are what set your number.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In The Landings, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Palmer Ranch, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in The Landings year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

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.

$1,609/mo

Sarasota County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Sarasota County typical home insurance

No CDD

No community development district bond

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.

The Landings Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

The Landings is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Landings in Sarasota?

The Landings is a gated community in south Sarasota, just west of Tamiami Trail along Sarasota Bay, a short drive from downtown Sarasota and the Siesta Key beaches, in ZIP 34231.

Is The Landings a gated community?

Yes. The Landings is a gated, deed-restricted community with a guarded entrance, and a master association maintains the gate, the roads, and the common areas.

What kinds of homes are in The Landings?

It spans estate single-family homes, maintenance-free villas, the multi-level Tree House townhomes set among the trees, and bayside condominiums. The product type drives the condition and fee picture.

Is The Landings a 55-plus community?

No. The Landings is an all-ages gated community, not an age-restricted one. Always confirm any specific association rules during diligence.

What is the Landings Racquet Club?

It is a private members club for Landings residents, dating to the mid 1980s, with Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, a pool, and social facilities. Membership and its dues are separate from the homeowner associations.

How do HOA fees work in The Landings?

There is a master association plus an individual association for your specific neighborhood, so you carry both. Estate, villa, townhome, and condo associations each set their own dues, so confirm the exact figures per home.

Do the condos in The Landings have milestone inspections or reserve studies?

Qualifying condominium and attached buildings in Florida are subject to milestone inspections and structural reserve study rules. Confirm the status, the reserves, and any special assessments for the specific building.

How far is The Landings from downtown Sarasota?

Downtown Sarasota is a short drive north on Tamiami Trail. Drive times vary with traffic and your exact start point, so confirm the route for your specific home.

How far is The Landings from Siesta Key?

The Siesta Key beaches are a short drive west across the bay. Times vary with traffic and the season, so confirm the route for your specific home.

Does The Landings have water access?

The community sits along Sarasota Bay with nature trails, a gazebo on the Intracoastal Waterway, and boating and paddling access. Confirm specific dockage or boat-slip rights per parcel and association.

What schools serve The Landings?

The Landings is served by Sarasota County Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home.

Is The Landings a good investment?

The gated, low-density bayfront setting close to downtown and the beaches supports demand, but this is a condition and reserve driven market with established stock. Roof, systems, reserves, and any assessments drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.

Why does pricing in The Landings vary so much?

Because the community spans estate homes, villas, Tree House townhomes, and condos across roughly twenty associations, each with its own product, fees, and reserves. The association and the product, not the Landings name, set the price.

What flood and insurance checks should I run in The Landings?

Because the community is near Sarasota Bay, flood exposure is parcel specific. Always run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address during diligence.

Who is the best real estate agent for The Landings?

The best agent for The Landings is one who actively works Sarasota and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 The Landings.

How do I find a top Sarasota real estate agent who knows The Landings?

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 The Landings and the wider Sarasota area.

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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Landings purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in The Landings?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a gated, wooded setting close to downtown and Siesta KeyExcellent fit

Tennis and racquet-club members who will use the private clubExcellent fit

Maintenance-free buyers drawn to villas and Tree House townhomesExcellent fit

Estate-home buyers who want low density and mature landscapingExcellent fit

Buyers who will read association documents, reserves, and assessments per homeExcellent fit

Buyers who want a brand-new master plan with the latest finishesProbably not

Anyone unwilling to vet reserves and milestone inspections on attached stockProbably not

Buyers who need one uniform product type and a single feeProbably not

Buyers expecting direct beachfront rather than a bay and nature settingProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget roof and systems work on older homesProbably not

Get the inside read on The Landings

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the optional club, or selling your The Landings home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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A Momentum Realty The Landings specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in The Landings - what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

The Landings median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in The Landings, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing; deemed reliable but not guaranteed by MLS GRID.

The Landings

The 60-Second Overview

Who The Landings is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How The Landings is performing right now

The Landings on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in The Landings

Sarasota single-family versus condo split into 2026

Florida structural-reserve and milestone-inspection rules

Gated, wooded bayfront setting near downtown and Siesta Key

Private racquet club and amenity draw

Parcel-level flood exposure near Sarasota Bay

Multi-association fee structure

Sarasota and Manatee close 2025 with a single-family versus condo split

Florida structural-reserve and milestone-inspection rules take full effect

The 2026 Sarasota market takes shape

The The Landings buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in The Landings.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well The Landings holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Landings

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on The Landings is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

The Landings in 15 seconds.

HOA, Reserves & Fees

Tools for a The Landings buy.

Price it to the association, product type, and condition, not a Landings average.

In The Landings, condition and view decide your number

What is your The Landings home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

The Landings Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in The Landings?

Get the inside read on The Landings

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