Kensington Park 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 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Kensington Park | Oasis at Longwood Run |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $330K | $339K |
| Price per sq ft | $229 | $203 |
| Avg days on market | 43 days | 55 days |
| Months of supply | 0.3 mo | 4.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 39 | 26 |
The verdict
Oasis at Longwood Run carries the higher median price — about 3% above Kensington Park. Homes in Kensington Park sell faster (43 days on market vs 55). Kensington Park is the tighter market on inventory (0.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Kensington Park | Oasis at Longwood Run | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| ZIP | 11554, 20707, 33760 | 34243 |
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
| Kensington Park | Oasis at Longwood Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 10 |
| Under contract | 4 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $519K to $519K | $322K to $340K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 10 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kensington Park homes for sale · Oasis at Longwood Run homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kensington Park | Oasis at Longwood Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,368 | 94 |
| Built | 1925–2023 (median 1960) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,454 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 18 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Kensington Park | Oasis at Longwood Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.3% | 90.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,300 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
| Kensington Park | Oasis at Longwood Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gocio 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, Kensington Park is the lower entry point (median $330K vs $339K). Sellers get a faster sale in Kensington Park (43 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 Oasis at Longwood Run more expensive than Kensington Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Oasis at Longwood Run is $339,000 versus $330,000 in Kensington Park, about 3% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Kensington Park — sellers there received 98.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.2% in Oasis at Longwood Run.
What high schools serve Kensington Park and Oasis at Longwood Run?
Listings in Kensington Park 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: Kensington Park 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.