Desoto Lakes vs Oasis at Longwood Run
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Desoto Lakes | Oasis at Longwood Run |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $370K | $344K |
| Price per sq ft | $246 | $206 |
| Avg days on market | 59 days | 68 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 26 |
The verdict
Desoto Lakes carries the higher median price — about 8% above Oasis at Longwood Run. Homes in Desoto Lakes sell faster (59 days on market vs 68). Desoto Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Desoto Lakes | Oasis at Longwood Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 7 |
| Under contract | 3 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $399K to $560K | $325K to $340K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 7 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Desoto Lakes homes for sale · Oasis at Longwood Run homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Desoto Lakes | Oasis at Longwood Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 578 | 94 |
| Built | 1955–2022 (median 1976) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,649 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 0% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Desoto Lakes | Oasis at Longwood Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.4% | 90.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,399 sq ft | 1,673 sq ft |
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
| Desoto Lakes | Oasis at Longwood Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Emma E. Booker 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, Oasis at Longwood Run is the lower entry point (median $344K vs $370K). Sellers get a faster sale in Desoto Lakes (59 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 Desoto Lakes more expensive than Oasis at Longwood Run?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Desoto Lakes is $370,000 versus $344,000 in Oasis at Longwood Run, about 8% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Desoto Lakes — sellers there received 97.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.2% in Oasis at Longwood Run.
What high schools serve Desoto Lakes and Oasis at Longwood Run?
Listings in Desoto Lakes most often report Booker High; listings in Oasis at Longwood Run report Booker High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Desoto Lakes homes, photos & schools · Oasis at Longwood Run homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.