Park Forest vs Tangerine Woods
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-01.
| Metric | Park Forest | Tangerine Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $305K | $202K |
| Price per sq ft | $197 | $167 |
| Avg days on market | 140 days | 141 days |
| Months of supply | 3.8 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 29 |
The verdict
Park Forest carries the higher median price — about 51% above Tangerine Woods. Homes in Park Forest sell faster (140 days on market vs 141). Tangerine Woods is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Park Forest | Tangerine Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Englewood | Englewood |
| ZIP | 32094, 34223 | 34223 |
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
| Park Forest | Tangerine Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 2 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $320K to $528K | $210K to $227K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Park Forest homes for sale · Tangerine Woods homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Park Forest | Tangerine Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 283 | 359 |
| Built | 1986–2024 (median 2008) | 1983–2023 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 2,070 sq ft | 1,637 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 75% | 47% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Park Forest median | Tangerine Woods median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $182K (18 sales) | $78K (18 sales) |
| 2013 | $195K (18 sales) | $92K (20 sales) |
| 2014 | $234K (26 sales) | $115K (9 sales) |
| 2015 | $254K (13 sales) | $121K (12 sales) |
| 2016 | $280K (30 sales) | $138K (20 sales) |
| 2017 | $245K (24 sales) | $149K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $341K (13 sales) | $222K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $369K (16 sales) | $215K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $318K (12 sales) | $170K (25 sales) |
| 2026 | $370K (20 sales) | $180K (29 sales) |
Since 2012, Park Forest's median sale price is +103% and Tangerine Woods's is +130% — Tangerine Woods has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Park Forest | Tangerine Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.0% | 97.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,764 sq ft | 1,248 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 46 (normal) | 48 (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
| Park Forest | Tangerine Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Englewood Elementary | Englewood Elementary |
| Middle | L.A. Ainger Middle | L.A. Ainger Middle |
| High school | Lemon Bay High | Lemon Bay 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, Tangerine Woods is the lower entry point (median $202K vs $305K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Park Forest; Tangerine Woods trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Park Forest (140 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 Park Forest more expensive than Tangerine Woods?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Park Forest is $305,000 versus $202,000 in Tangerine Woods, about 51% higher.
Which has newer homes, Park Forest or Tangerine Woods?
Park Forest: its homes were built 1986–2024 with a median year of 2008, versus a median of 1986 in Tangerine Woods (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Park Forest. The typical home there is 2,070 sq ft of living area, versus 1,637 sq ft in Tangerine Woods.
Which has appreciated more, Park Forest or Tangerine Woods?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 103% in Park Forest and 130% in Tangerine Woods (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tangerine Woods — sellers there received 97.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.0% in Park Forest.
What high schools serve Park Forest and Tangerine Woods?
Listings in Park Forest most often report Lemon Bay High; listings in Tangerine Woods report Lemon Bay High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Park Forest homes, photos & schools · Tangerine Woods homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.