Gracewater at Sarasota vs Kensington Park
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Gracewater at Sarasota | Kensington Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $482K | $308K |
| Price per sq ft | $296 | $229 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 20 days |
| Months of supply | 3.7 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 40 |
The verdict
Gracewater at Sarasota carries the higher median price — about 56% above Kensington Park. Homes in Kensington Park sell faster (20 days on market vs 87). Kensington Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Gracewater at Sarasota | Kensington Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 4 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $400K to $1000K | $332K to $525K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gracewater at Sarasota homes for sale · Kensington Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gracewater at Sarasota | Kensington Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 92 | 1,368 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1925–2023 (median 1960) |
| Typical living area | 2,443 sq ft | 1,454 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 56% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 18 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Gracewater at Sarasota | Kensington Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.3% | 98.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,906 sq ft | 1,300 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
| Gracewater at Sarasota | Kensington Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Emma E. Booker Elementary | Gocio 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, Kensington Park is the lower entry point (median $308K vs $482K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Gracewater at Sarasota; Kensington Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Kensington Park (20 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 Gracewater at Sarasota more expensive than Kensington Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Gracewater at Sarasota is $482,000 versus $308,000 in Kensington Park, about 56% higher.
Which has newer homes, Gracewater at Sarasota or Kensington Park?
Gracewater at Sarasota: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1960 in Kensington Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Gracewater at Sarasota. The typical home there is 2,443 sq ft of living area, versus 1,454 sq ft in Kensington Park.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Gracewater at Sarasota — sellers there received 100.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.3% in Kensington Park.
What high schools serve Gracewater at Sarasota and Kensington Park?
Listings in Gracewater at Sarasota most often report Booker High; listings in Kensington Park report Booker High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Gracewater at Sarasota homes, photos & schools · Kensington Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.