Kensington Park vs Tri-Par Estates
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Kensington Park | Tri-Par Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $308K | $155K |
| Price per sq ft | $229 | $171 |
| Avg days on market | 20 days | 132 days |
| Months of supply | 1.2 mo | 8.1 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 40 | 31 |
The verdict
Kensington Park carries the higher median price — about 99% above Tri-Par Estates. Homes in Kensington Park sell faster (20 days on market vs 132). Kensington Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Kensington Park | Tri-Par Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 21 |
| Under contract | 4 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $332K to $525K | $42K to $240K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kensington Park homes for sale · Tri-Par Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kensington Park | Tri-Par Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,368 | 241 |
| Built | 1925–2023 (median 1960) | 1957–2023 (median 1968) |
| Typical living area | 1,454 sq ft | 1,120 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 27% |
| 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 | Tri-Par Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $66K (49 sales) | $40K (4 sales) |
| 2014 | $115K (46 sales) | $41K (8 sales) |
| 2015 | $140K (47 sales) | $60K (25 sales) |
| 2016 | $165K (51 sales) | $60K (31 sales) |
| 2017 | $172K (60 sales) | $68K (19 sales) |
| 2018 | $185K (18 sales) | $60K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $197K (4 sales) | $108K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $312K (60 sales) | $126K (33 sales) |
| 2023 | $326K (14 sales) | $168K (8 sales) |
| 2024 | $307K (44 sales) | $160K (41 sales) |
| 2025 | $347K (40 sales) | $172K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $315K (29 sales) | $145K (28 sales) |
Since 2012, Kensington Park's median sale price is +381% and Tri-Par Estates's is +262% — Kensington Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Kensington Park | Tri-Par Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.3% | 85.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,300 sq ft | 895 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 31 (cold) | 28 (cold) |
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 | Tri-Par Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Tri-Par Estates is the lower entry point (median $155K vs $308K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Tri-Par Estates; 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 Kensington Park more expensive than Tri-Par Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Kensington Park is $308,000 versus $155,000 in Tri-Par Estates, about 99% higher.
Which has newer homes, Kensington Park or Tri-Par Estates?
Tri-Par Estates: its homes were built 1957–2023 with a median year of 1968, versus a median of 1960 in Kensington Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Kensington Park. The typical home there is 1,454 sq ft of living area, versus 1,120 sq ft in Tri-Par Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Kensington Park or Tri-Par Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 381% in Kensington Park and 262% in Tri-Par Estates (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 85.4% in Tri-Par Estates.
What high schools serve Kensington Park and Tri-Par Estates?
Listings in Kensington Park most often report Booker High; listings in Tri-Par Estates report Booker High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Kensington Park homes, photos & schools · Tri-Par Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.