Whitfield Estates
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,419 homes for sale in SARASOTA, FL · median $549,999 · 185 homes for sale in 34243 · Manatee County homes for sale
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Market Heat
As of October 2026, Whitfield Estates in Sarasota, FL has 7 homes for sale, asking from $350,000 to $5,500,000 (median $579,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 12 recorded sales closed at a median of $747,500, $290 per square foot, a median 41 days on market, sellers accepting 89% of original asking (+15% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1925 - 2005; 6 of 19 report an HOA (median $2/mo); 2 of the 19 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 14 ft). At the median price and Manatee County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.29 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,930 ($12,220 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | SARASOTA, Manatee County, FL · ZIP 34243 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 865 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1918–2024 (median 1972) |
| Typical living area | 1,844 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Golf, Golf Carts OK, Golf Course, Security System |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $747,500 median across 12 closed sales · $290 per sq ft · +15.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 41 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 68% |
| Zoned public schools | Manatee 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, “Whitfield Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/whitfield-estates, data as of August 2, 2026.
Last 30 days in Whitfield Estates: 2 new listings (median asking $1,025,000), 1 closed sale (median $390,000). As of October 12, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Whitfield Estates
Live MLS inventory for Whitfield Estates. 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 · 112 daysTop listing
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Active · 11 daysActive and pending Whitfield Estates listings as of 2026-10-11, 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.
Every Home for Sale in Whitfield Estates Right Now (7)
All 7 active and pending Whitfield Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 246 Magellan Drive · $350,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 20, 2026 · listed by The Orange Real Estate Group
- 7538 Westmoreland Drive · $1,700,000 · 3 bd / 1.5 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Sarabay Real Estate Inc
- 433 Whitfield Avenue · $510,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 20, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
- 7524 Westmoreland Drive · $5,500,000 · 6 bd / 5.5 ba · listed Aug 7, 2026 · listed by Florida Internet Realty Llc
- 361 Scott Avenue · $579,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 17, 2026 · listed by Compass Florida Llc
- 7746 Westmoreland Drive · $525,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 13, 2026 · listed by Sarabay Real Estate Inc
- 703 Whitfield Avenue · $699,000 · 2 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 13, 2026 · listed by Mvb Real Estate Llc
Whitfield Estates right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($748K) is up 15.0% from the prior 12 months ($650K). With about 6 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 (12 and 11 sales in the two windows).
Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ
· Updated October 12, 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 Whitfield Estates 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
Whitfield Estates market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $748K ($290 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 15% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (12 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34243 (SARASOTA), 140 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $405K ($224/sq ft), down 1.2% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. See the live ZIP 34243 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
Flood zones in Whitfield Estates: of 8 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 75% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X); 25% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov.
Whitfield Estates is a community of 865 homes in Sarasota, Manatee County, built between 1918 and 2024 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 1,844 square feet. 68% 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 ($748K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($650K) IS the +15.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 12 sales each (12 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.
21% of homes for sale in ZIP 34243 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 (2026-10-12).
Whitfield Estates Market Scorecard
Whitfield Estates is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $579,000, and homes go under contract in about 83 days.
Typical home value in the 34243 ZIP is $395,849, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Whitfield Estates, 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.
Whitfield Estates 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, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Manatee County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Manatee 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 Whitfield Estates listings and can change; always confirm with Manatee County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Whitfield Estates address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Bayshore High High School
Recent Developments in Whitfield Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Whitfield Estates, 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 6 miles north of Whitfield Estates.
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 Whitfield Estates.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - September 2026Infrastructure
Sarasota Memorial board approves nearly $60M purchase of 120 acres on SR 64 east of I-75
The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved buying about 120 acres in Manatee County along the State Road 64 corridor just east of Interstate 75, plus a separate 10-acre parcel approved in July. The first phase would be a freestanding emergency department, with physician practices, imaging and labs later and possibly a full hospital. The purchase depends on rezoning and no timeline has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketA future emergency and medical campus on SR 64 could add healthcare access and medical jobs for east Manatee and Lakewood Ranch area commutes. The project is about 13 miles northeast of Whitfield Estates, elsewhere in Manatee County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - 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 6 miles north of Whitfield Estates.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - June 2026Parks & Amenities
Lakewood Ranch ice sports complex expansion approved
The Manatee County Commission advanced business terms for the next phase of an 80 million dollar, 190,000 square foot sports complex at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, featuring four ice rinks including a 2,500 seat arena plus retail, restaurants and sports medicine space. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 with an opening targeted for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketA large ice and sports complex adds indoor recreation and commercial space to the Lakewood Ranch area and expands the local sports tourism venue base. The project is about 13 miles east of Whitfield Estates, elsewhere in Manatee County.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - June 2026Parks & Amenities
Bradenton breaks ground on Future City Park
The City of Bradenton held a ceremonial groundbreaking for Future City Park next to LECOM Park, adding three new baseball fields, expanded parking and a community resource center offering education and career programs. Officials aim to complete all phases by 2028.
What it may mean for the marketNew ballfields, parking and a resource center expand public recreation and civic facilities in the Bradenton area. The project is about 5 miles north of Whitfield Estates, elsewhere in Manatee 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 Whitfield Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Whitfield Estates 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 Whitfield Estates.
A closer look at the Whitfield Estates market
At a median of $290 per square foot, Whitfield Estates 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 15% 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 865 homes built between 1918 and 2024, and 68% 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 Whitfield Estates. 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 Whitfield Estates 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 (6.4). Basis: Recent Direction +15.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 68% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 88.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $3/month · median of 182 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $3 per month - the median AssociationFee across 182 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.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 8 sampled listing addresses in this community: 75% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C); 25% in an A-series Special Flood Hazard Area zone.
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=8) · as of 2026-10
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Recently off market in Whitfield Estates
Homes in Whitfield Estates 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.
- 7715 Westmoreland Drive · off market
- 7745 Westmoreland Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 11, 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 (21 streets, ZIP 34207/34243)) |
| 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 (162 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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