Kensington Park vs Sarasota Beach
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Kensington Park | Sarasota Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $322K | $1.46M |
| Price per sq ft | $221 | $677 |
| Avg days on market | 40 days | 68 days |
| Months of supply | 0.6 mo | 4.2 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 41 | 26 |
The verdict
Sarasota Beach carries the higher median price — about 354% above Kensington Park. Homes in Kensington Park sell faster (40 days on market vs 68). Kensington Park is the tighter market on inventory (0.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Kensington Park | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| ZIP | 11554, 20707, 33760 | 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
| Kensington Park | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 9 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $332K to $525K | $1.75M to $6.4M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kensington Park homes for sale · Sarasota Beach homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kensington Park | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,368 | 1 |
| Built | 1925–2023 (median 1960) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,454 sq ft | 3,878 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 18 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Kensington Park median | Sarasota Beach median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $66K (49 sales) | $427K (27 sales) |
| 2013 | $90K (56 sales) | $480K (22 sales) |
| 2014 | $115K (46 sales) | $630K (10 sales) |
| 2015 | $140K (47 sales) | $829K (18 sales) |
| 2016 | $165K (51 sales) | $825K (17 sales) |
| 2017 | $172K (60 sales) | $775K (21 sales) |
| 2018 | $185K (18 sales) | $1.1M (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $197K (4 sales) | $619K (5 sales) |
| 2021 | $257K (8 sales) | $3.04M (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $312K (60 sales) | $2.15M (17 sales) |
| 2023 | $326K (14 sales) | $1.27M (11 sales) |
| 2024 | $307K (44 sales) | $1.55M (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $347K (40 sales) | $1M (25 sales) |
| 2026 | $315K (29 sales) | $1.46M (22 sales) |
Since 2012, Kensington Park's median sale price is +381% and Sarasota Beach's is +243% — Kensington Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Kensington Park | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.3% | 84.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 1,300 sq ft | 2,556 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 31 (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
| Kensington Park | Sarasota Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gocio 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, Kensington Park is the lower entry point (median $322K vs $1.46M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Sarasota Beach; Kensington Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Kensington Park (40 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 Kensington Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sarasota Beach is $1,462,000 versus $322,000 in Kensington Park, about 354% higher.
Which has newer homes, Kensington Park or Sarasota Beach?
Sarasota Beach: 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?
Sarasota Beach. The typical home there is 3,878 sq ft of living area, versus 1,454 sq ft in Kensington Park.
Which has appreciated more, Kensington Park or Sarasota Beach?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 381% in Kensington Park and 243% in Sarasota Beach (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
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 84.2% in Sarasota Beach.
What high schools serve Kensington Park and Sarasota Beach?
Listings in Kensington Park 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: Kensington Park homes, photos & schools · Sarasota Beach homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.