Country Club Shores vs Tri-Par Estates
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Country Club Shores | Tri-Par Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $2.60M | $160K |
| Price per sq ft | $914 | $182 |
| Avg days on market | 106 days | 137 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 9.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 28 |
The verdict
Country Club Shores carries the higher median price — about 1525% above Tri-Par Estates. Homes in Country Club Shores sell faster (106 days on market vs 137). Country Club Shores is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Country Club Shores | Tri-Par Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Longboat Key | Sarasota |
| ZIP | 34202, 34228, 34236 | 08755, 34232, 34234 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 33% of 12 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Country Club Shores | Tri-Par Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 22 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $2M to $4.3M | $42K to $240K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Country Club Shores homes for sale · Tri-Par Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Country Club Shores | Tri-Par Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 383 | 241 |
| Built | 1962–2024 (median 1968) | 1957–2023 (median 1968) |
| Typical living area | 2,863 sq ft | 1,120 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 58% | 27% |
| Vacant lots | 13 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Country Club Shores median | Tri-Par Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $841K (21 sales) | $40K (4 sales) |
| 2014 | $799K (26 sales) | $41K (8 sales) |
| 2015 | $935K (23 sales) | $60K (25 sales) |
| 2016 | $784K (24 sales) | $60K (31 sales) |
| 2017 | $970K (13 sales) | $68K (19 sales) |
| 2018 | $1.07M (5 sales) | $60K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $1.82M (4 sales) | $108K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $2.3M (18 sales) | $126K (33 sales) |
| 2023 | $2.5M (5 sales) | $168K (8 sales) |
| 2024 | $2.92M (19 sales) | $160K (41 sales) |
| 2025 | $2.5M (13 sales) | $172K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $2.75M (18 sales) | $145K (28 sales) |
Since 2012, Country Club Shores's median sale price is +227% and Tri-Par Estates's is +262% — Tri-Par Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Country Club Shores | Tri-Par Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 86.9% | 85.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 3,093 sq ft | 895 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 53 (normal) | 28 (cold) |
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
| Country Club Shores | Tri-Par Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Southside Elementary | Emma E. Booker Elementary |
| Middle | Booker Middle | Booker Middle |
| High school | Booker High | Booker 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, Tri-Par Estates is the lower entry point (median $160K vs $2.6M). Sellers get a faster sale in Country Club Shores (106 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 Country Club Shores more expensive than Tri-Par Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Country Club Shores is $2,600,000 versus $160,000 in Tri-Par Estates, about 1525% higher.
Which has bigger homes?
Country Club Shores. The typical home there is 2,863 sq ft of living area, versus 1,120 sq ft in Tri-Par Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Country Club Shores or Tri-Par Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 227% in Country Club Shores and 262% in Tri-Par Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Country Club Shores — sellers there received 86.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 85.4% in Tri-Par Estates.
What high schools serve Country Club Shores and Tri-Par Estates?
Listings in Country Club Shores most often report Booker High; listings in Tri-Par Estates report Booker High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Country Club Shores homes, photos & schools · Tri-Par Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.