Bent Tree Village vs Laurel Oak Estates
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Bent Tree Village | Laurel Oak Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $518K | $1.29M |
| Price per sq ft | $246 | $380 |
| Avg days on market | 55 days | 98 days |
| Months of supply | 3.1 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 39 | 25 |
The verdict
Laurel Oak Estates carries the higher median price — about 149% above Bent Tree Village. Homes in Bent Tree Village sell faster (55 days on market vs 98). Bent Tree Village is the tighter market on inventory (3.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bent Tree Village | Laurel Oak Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| ZIP | 34241, 34461 | 34240, 34241 |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Bent Tree Village | Laurel Oak Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $405K to $1.5M | $1.29M to $3M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bent Tree Village homes for sale · Laurel Oak Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bent Tree Village | Laurel Oak Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 694 | 387 |
| Built | 1975–2016 (median 1980) | 1990–2016 (median 1995) |
| Typical living area | 2,630 sq ft | 4,048 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 83% | 79% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bent Tree Village median | Laurel Oak Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $295K (31 sales) | $700K (19 sales) |
| 2016 | $360K (31 sales) | $660K (28 sales) |
| 2017 | $312K (37 sales) | $672K (24 sales) |
| 2018 | $315K (4 sales) | $925K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $400K (3 sales) | $432K (4 sales) |
| 2021 | $738K (4 sales) | $1.6M (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $525K (43 sales) | $1.3M (11 sales) |
| 2023 | $550K (15 sales) | $1.26M (6 sales) |
| 2024 | $750K (19 sales) | $1.48M (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $540K (32 sales) | $1.48M (27 sales) |
| 2026 | $738K (32 sales) | $1.32M (22 sales) |
Since 2015, Bent Tree Village's median sale price is +150% and Laurel Oak Estates's is +89% — Bent Tree Village has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bent Tree Village | Laurel Oak Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.0% | 92.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,748 sq ft | 3,393 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 67 (hot) | 45 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bent Tree Village | Laurel Oak Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakeview Elementary | Tatum Ridge Elementary |
| Middle | Sarasota Middle | Mcintosh Middle |
| High school | Sarasota High | Sarasota High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Bent Tree Village is the lower entry point (median $518K vs $1.29M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Laurel Oak Estates; Bent Tree Village trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bent Tree Village (55 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Laurel Oak Estates more expensive than Bent Tree Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Laurel Oak Estates is $1,288,000 versus $518,000 in Bent Tree Village, about 149% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bent Tree Village or Laurel Oak Estates?
Laurel Oak Estates: its homes were built 1990–2016 with a median year of 1995, versus a median of 1980 in Bent Tree Village (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Laurel Oak Estates. The typical home there is 4,048 sq ft of living area, versus 2,630 sq ft in Bent Tree Village.
Which has appreciated more, Bent Tree Village or Laurel Oak Estates?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 150% in Bent Tree Village and 89% in Laurel Oak Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bent Tree Village — sellers there received 93.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.5% in Laurel Oak Estates.
What high schools serve Bent Tree Village and Laurel Oak Estates?
Listings in Bent Tree Village most often report Sarasota High; listings in Laurel Oak Estates report Sarasota High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bent Tree Village homes, photos & schools · Laurel Oak Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.