Gulf and Bay Club Bayside vs Sarasota Beach
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Sarasota Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.11M | $1.46M |
| Price per sq ft | $805 | $677 |
| Avg days on market | 119 days | 88 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 4.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 27 |
The verdict
Sarasota Beach carries the higher median price — about 32% above Gulf and Bay Club Bayside. Homes in Sarasota Beach sell faster (88 days on market vs 119). Gulf and Bay Club Bayside is the tighter market on inventory (4.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 11 |
| Under contract | 4 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $719K to $1.95M | $1.75M to $6.4M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Condominium, Half Duplex, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gulf and Bay Club Bayside homes for sale · Sarasota Beach homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 6 | 1 |
| Built | n/a | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 3,878 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 0% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Gulf and Bay Club Bayside median | Sarasota Beach median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $382K (5 sales) | $427K (27 sales) |
| 2015 | $521K (6 sales) | $829K (18 sales) |
| 2016 | $510K (4 sales) | $825K (17 sales) |
| 2017 | $345K (3 sales) | $775K (21 sales) |
| 2022 | $808K (3 sales) | $2.15M (17 sales) |
| 2023 | $738K (4 sales) | $1.27M (11 sales) |
| 2024 | $900K (11 sales) | $1.55M (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.1M (3 sales) | $1M (25 sales) |
| 2026 | $675K (6 sales) | $1.46M (22 sales) |
Since 2012, Gulf and Bay Club Bayside's median sale price is +77% and Sarasota Beach's is +243% — Sarasota Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 88.6% | 84.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 1,280 sq ft | 2,556 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 11 (cold) | 46 (normal) |
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
| Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Phillippi Shores Elementary | Phillippi Shores Elementary |
| Middle | Brookside Middle | Brookside 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, Gulf and Bay Club Bayside is the lower entry point (median $1.11M vs $1.46M). Sellers get a faster sale in Sarasota Beach (88 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 Gulf and Bay Club Bayside?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sarasota Beach is $1,462,000 versus $1,110,000 in Gulf and Bay Club Bayside, about 32% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Gulf and Bay Club Bayside or Sarasota Beach?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 77% in Gulf and Bay Club Bayside and 243% in Sarasota Beach (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Gulf and Bay Club Bayside — sellers there received 88.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 84.2% in Sarasota Beach.
What high schools serve Gulf and Bay Club Bayside and Sarasota Beach?
Listings in Gulf and Bay Club Bayside most often report Sarasota High; listings in Sarasota Beach report Sarasota High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Gulf and Bay Club Bayside homes, photos & schools · Sarasota Beach homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.