Gracewater at Sarasota vs Sarasota Beach
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Gracewater at Sarasota | Sarasota Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $465K | $1.62M |
| Price per sq ft | $286 | $725 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 102 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 5.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 26 |
The verdict
Sarasota Beach carries the higher median price — about 249% above Gracewater at Sarasota. Homes in Gracewater at Sarasota sell faster (87 days on market vs 102). Gracewater at Sarasota is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Gracewater at Sarasota | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| ZIP | 34234 | 05674, 34229, 34232 |
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
| Gracewater at Sarasota | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 12 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $435K to $925K | $749K to $7.5M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gracewater at Sarasota homes for sale · Sarasota Beach homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gracewater at Sarasota | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 92 | 1 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,443 sq ft | 3,878 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 0% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Gracewater at Sarasota | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.3% | 84.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 2,906 sq ft | 2,556 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 | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Emma E. Booker Elementary | Phillippi Shores Elementary |
| Middle | Booker Middle | Brookside Middle |
| High school | Booker 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, Gracewater at Sarasota is the lower entry point (median $465K vs $1.62M). Sellers get a faster sale in Gracewater at Sarasota (87 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 Sarasota Beach more expensive than Gracewater at Sarasota?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sarasota Beach is $1,625,000 versus $465,000 in Gracewater at Sarasota, about 249% higher.
Which has bigger homes?
Sarasota Beach. The typical home there is 3,878 sq ft of living area, versus 2,443 sq ft in Gracewater at Sarasota.
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 84.2% in Sarasota Beach.
What high schools serve Gracewater at Sarasota and Sarasota Beach?
Listings in Gracewater at Sarasota most often report Booker High; listings in Sarasota Beach report Sarasota High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Gracewater at Sarasota homes, photos & schools · Sarasota Beach homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.