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 2026-11-10.
| Metric | Bent Tree Village | Laurel Oak Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $518K | $1.33M |
| Price per sq ft | $246 | $380 |
| Avg days on market | 72 days | 102 days |
| Months of supply | 7.0 mo | 4.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 24 |
The verdict
Laurel Oak Estates carries the higher median price — about 157% above Bent Tree Village. Homes in Bent Tree Village sell faster (72 days on market vs 102). Laurel Oak Estates is the tighter market on inventory (4.0 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Bent Tree Village | Laurel Oak Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 8 |
| Under contract | 5 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $528K to $759K | $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.
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 $1.33M). Sellers get a faster sale in Bent Tree Village (72 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 $1,330,000 versus $518,000 in Bent Tree Village, about 157% higher.
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.