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Esplanade at Skye Ranch in Sarasota

Esplanade at
Skye Ranch

Taylor Morrison 55-plus enclave · Sarasota County · ZIP 34241

Sarasota's gated 55-plus enclave inside the Skye Ranch master plan, maintenance-free living by Taylor Morrison.

Age-restricted 55-plusMaintenance-free Taylor MorrisonInside Skye Ranch
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Esplanade at Skye Ranch is a legally age-restricted active-adult enclave layered inside the larger Skye Ranch master plan, so the read combines the floor plan and lot with the community HOA and CDD picture. Confirm the exact assessments per parcel.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Esplanade at Skye Ranch is a gated, legally age-restricted active-adult enclave that Taylor Morrison has been building inside the Skye Ranch master plan since 2020, so it reads differently from a standalone resale neighborhood: you are buying a maintenance-free single-family or attached home with a dedicated Esplanade amenity center, plus access to the broader Skye Ranch Hub, and an HOA that bundles lawn care for a lock-and-leave lifestyle. Because the homes are newer and maintenance-included, the leverage is in the floor plan, the lot and water or preserve view, and reading the full carrying cost, HOA plus any CDD assessment on the tax bill, honestly before you commit. Verify the age restriction, the assessments, and the build status per parcel."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Esplanade at Skye Ranch is a gated, age-restricted 55-plus active-adult enclave built by Taylor Morrison inside the Skye Ranch master-planned community in Sarasota, off Clark Road (SR 72) at Lorraine Road, east of I-75. Taylor Morrison began building the Esplanade enclave in 2020 (55places and Taylor Morrison, 2026).

The homes are maintenance-free single-family and attached designs, generally single-story, with lawn maintenance bundled into the HOA for a lock-and-leave lifestyle. The enclave has its own amenity center and activities programming, and residents also tie into the larger Skye Ranch community and its Hub recreation center.

Skye Ranch itself is a roughly 1,000-acre Taylor Morrison master plan that won the 2023 Master-Planned Community of the Year from the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association, and it continues to add amenities and a new on-site public school, so Esplanade sits inside an actively growing community.

The pitch is maintenance-free active-adult living with resort amenities a short drive from Siesta Key and downtown Sarasota. The work is matching the floor plan and lot to your needs and reading the HOA and any CDD assessment, plus the age restriction, parcel by parcel before you buy.

Quick Match

Who Esplanade at Skye Ranch is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers who meet the community legal 55-plus age restriction
  • Active-adult buyers who want a maintenance-free lock-and-leave home
  • Buyers who want resort amenities and a built-in social calendar
  • Buyers who value a newer Taylor Morrison home with a builder warranty

Probably not for

  • Buyers who do not meet the legal age restriction
  • Anyone unwilling to verify HOA and CDD assessments per parcel
  • Buyers who want an older, lower-fee resale outside a master plan
  • Buyers who want a short, traffic-free commute into central Tampa
Market Pulse

How Esplanade at Skye Ranch is performing right now

50/100
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
24Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Esplanade at Skye Ranch listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Esplanade at Skye Ranch buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Esplanade at Skye Ranch on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take
  • Dedicated Esplanade amenity center for the 55-plus enclave
  • Fitness center, pool, and sport courts on site
  • Full-time activities director and social programming
  • Access to the broader Skye Ranch Hub recreation center
  • Amenity-rich dues, verify the budget per parcel

Esplanade at Skye Ranch is a gated, legally age-restricted 55-plus active-adult enclave inside the larger Skye Ranch master plan in Sarasota. It pairs maintenance-free single-family and attached homes with a dedicated Esplanade amenity center, a fitness center, a pool, and sport courts, plus access to the broader Skye Ranch Hub recreation center and a full-time activities program. The lifestyle is lock-and-leave and amenity-driven, so confirm the enclave's specific amenities, fees, and the age restriction before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Esplanade at Skye Ranch trades a far-east-Sarasota address for maintenance-free active-adult living, with I-75 at Clark Road carrying you to downtown Sarasota, UTC, the airport, and the Gulf beaches.

Drive times from Esplanade at Skye Ranch. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point inside the community.

I-75 (Clark Road interchange)~5 to 10 min · highway access
Siesta Key Beach~25 to 35 min · Gulf beach
Downtown Sarasota~25 to 30 min · via Clark Road
University Town Center (UTC)~25 to 35 min · shopping and dining
Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ)~30 to 40 min · regional airport
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota~10 to 15 min · nearby hospital
Oscar Scherer State Park~20 to 25 min · trails and nature

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact parcel. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Esplanade atSkye Ranch with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Esplanade at Skye Ranch (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Sarasota County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Esplanade at Skye Ranch is served by Sarasota County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Sarasota County Schools (verify by address)

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Public

Skye Ranch School (opened Aug 2025)

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Esplanade at Skye Ranch address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Esplanade at Skye Ranch: the continued Taylor Morrison build-out of the Skye Ranch master plan, the new amenities and on-site school adding to the community, and the active-adult demand for maintenance-free Sarasota homes. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Esplanade at Skye Ranch

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Esplanade at Skye Ranch, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe Skye Ranch master plan's amenity build-out and a new on-site school point to steady demand for the Esplanade enclave, with the watch item being how the combined HOA and CDD carrying cost reads against resale.

Skye Ranch master plan continues to expand

2026
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Ongoing Taylor Morrison build-out and new phases add amenities and choice, supporting demand across the master plan including the Esplanade enclave.

New Skye Ranch School opened on site

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A new Sarasota County public school opened on site in August 2025, adding to the master plan appeal even for an age-restricted enclave through overall community value.

New Hub and Cove amenities at Skye Ranch

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Resort amenities including The Hub recreation center and planned water features deepen the lifestyle case that supports Esplanade demand.

Combined HOA and CDD carrying cost

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Maintenance-free dues plus any CDD assessment have to be read per parcel, since carrying cost shapes resale in an active-adult enclave.

Award-winning master plan recognition

2023
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Skye Ranch was named 2023 Master-Planned Community of the Year by the local building industry association, reinforcing the brand.

Far-east-Sarasota location and commute

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

The community sits east of I-75 at Clark Road, so confirm real drive times to downtown, UTC, and the beaches for your routine.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Esplanade at Skye Ranch, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. August 2025
    Community

    New Skye Ranch School opens on site in Sarasota

    Skye Ranch School, a new Sarasota County public school on Lorraine Road, opened in August 2025 as the first new traditional public school built in Sarasota County in 15 years, phasing up toward a full K-8. Why it matters: A new on-site school strengthens the overall Skye Ranch master plan, supporting community value even for the age-restricted Esplanade enclave. Source

  2. January 2025
    Development

    Skye Ranch adds new amenities and phases

    Taylor Morrison continued expanding the Skye Ranch master plan with new amenities, including the Hub recreation center and planned water features, and additional villages and model homes. Why it matters: Continued amenity build-out deepens the lifestyle case that underpins demand for the Esplanade active-adult enclave. Source

  3. November 2024
    Schools

    Sarasota County advances Skye Ranch school plans

    Sarasota County moved forward with rezoning and student-assignment work tied to the new Skye Ranch school serving the growing east-Sarasota community. Why it matters: Local government investment in the area signals continued growth around the Skye Ranch master plan. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Esplanade at Skye Ranch buying strategy.

If we were buying in Esplanade at Skye Ranch, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the legal 55-plus age restriction and how it applies to your household before you tour, since Esplanade is an age-qualified active-adult enclave.

2

Match the floor plan to the lifestyle. Single-family and attached maintenance-free designs live very differently, so pick the plan and size that fit how you actually use space.

3

Read the full carrying cost. The HOA bundles lawn care, and Skye Ranch parcels can also carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill, so verify the total per parcel.

4

Check the lot and view. Water and preserve lots command a premium and hold value, so weigh the lot premium against resale before you finish.

5

Use the master-plan context, and cross-shop the sibling Cassia at Skye Ranch if you want an all-ages village inside the same community.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A maintenance-free plan that fits your needs on a preserve or water lot
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the combined HOA and any CDD assessment
Best Lot
A preserve or water lot that holds value over an interior lot
Smart Timing
Confirm the age restriction, build status, and assessments before you offer
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Esplanade at Skye Ranch is a gated, legally age-restricted 55-plus active-adult enclave inside the larger Skye Ranch master plan in Sarasota. It pairs maintenance-free single-family and attached homes with a dedicated Esplanade amenity center, a fitness center, a pool, and sport courts, plus access to the broader Skye Ranch Hub recreation center and a full-time activities program. The lifestyle is lock-and-leave and amenity-driven, so confirm the enclave's specific amenities, fees, and the age restriction before you buy.

Esplanade at Skye Ranch Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Esplanade at Skye Ranch.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Esplanade at Skye Ranch today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Attached Entry

Maintenance-free attached homes, the accessible way into the enclave for lock-and-leave active-adult living.

Lowest entry
The Single-Family Core

Single-family maintenance-free plans on solid interior lots, the heart of the resale market in the enclave.

Most inventory
The Top

Larger single-family plans on preserve or water lots, the homes that hold value best inside Skye Ranch.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Attached Entry
Maintenance-free attached homes, the accessible way into the enclave for lock-and-leave active-adult living.
The Single-Family Core
Single-family maintenance-free plans on solid interior lots, the heart of the resale market in the enclave.
The Top
Larger single-family plans on preserve or water lots, the homes that hold value best inside Skye Ranch.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Esplanade at Skye Ranch, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Golf and lake lots resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Esplanade at Skye Ranch is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On golf, lake, and preserve frontage, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Esplanade at Skye Ranch holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location within Skye RanchStrong
Newer Taylor Morrison buildPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Lot and view premiumVerify per lot
Age restriction eligibilityConfirm eligibility

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Esplanade at Skye Ranch

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Ignoring the optional club cost
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Esplanade at Skye Ranch1

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Esplanade at Skye Ranch2

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Esplanade at Skye Ranch3

Overpaying for an interior lot

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Esplanade at Skye Ranch4

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Esplanade at Skye Ranch5

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Esplanade at Skye Ranch is age-restricted, maintenance-free active-adult living inside a master plan. The deal is won on the floor plan, the lot, and the full HOA and CDD carrying cost.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.6B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk2.2/10
Location Efficiency7.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Esplanade at Skye Ranch is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Preserve and water lots carry a premium and hold value
  • Interior lots are the value entry into the enclave
  • Weigh the lot premium against likely resale
  • Verify the CDD assessment for the exact parcel
  • Read the lot and view before the finishes

In a maintenance-free enclave like Esplanade, the home is newer and the finishes are similar across plans, so the lot is the part of your money the market protects. Preserve and water lots command a premium and hold value better than interior lots. The home stays comparable across the enclave; the lot and the view do not. Read the lot, the view, and the CDD line first, then match the floor plan to your needs.

The 15-Second Verdict

Esplanade at Skye Ranch in 15 seconds.

Best forAge-qualified buyers who want maintenance-free active-adult living with resort amenities.
Biggest advantageLock-and-leave Taylor Morrison homes inside an award-winning Sarasota master plan.
Biggest riskCombined HOA and CDD carrying cost and lot premiums that have to be read per parcel.
Sweet spotA maintenance-free plan on a preserve or water lot matched honestly to comps.
Avoid ifYou do not meet the legal age restriction or want an older lower-fee resale.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA bundles lawn care for maintenance-free living
  • A CDD assessment may apply, verify the tax line per parcel
  • Amenity-rich active-adult dues run higher than basic HOAs
  • Age restriction is a legal community rule, confirm eligibility
  • Verify the total HOA plus CDD carrying cost before you offer

Esplanade at Skye Ranch carries an HOA that bundles lawn maintenance and amenity access for a maintenance-free lifestyle, and homes inside the Skye Ranch master plan can also carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill. Confirm the exact HOA dues and any CDD line for the specific parcel.

The HOA typically covers lawn maintenance, the Esplanade amenity center, and access to the broader Skye Ranch amenities, with a full-time activities program. Gated and amenity-rich active-adult communities carry higher dues than non-amenity neighborhoods, so read the budget.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Esplanade at Skye Ranch buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSarasota County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Esplanade at Skye Ranch.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Esplanade at Skye Ranch

Price it to the floor plan, the lot, and the active-adult demand, not a master-plan average.

Selling in Esplanade at Skye Ranch means pricing to your specific floor plan, your lot and view, and current active-adult demand, not to a Skye Ranch average that mixes all-ages villages with the 55-plus enclave. The plan, the lot premium, and condition set your number.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Esplanade at Skye Ranch, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Cassia at Skye Ranch, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Esplanade at Skye Ranch home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Esplanade at Skye Ranch year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Sarasota County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,609/mo
Sarasota County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Sarasota County typical home insurance
No CDD
No community development district bond

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Sarasota County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Esplanade at Skye Ranch Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Esplanade at Skye Ranch is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
58
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Esplanade at Skye Ranch?
Esplanade at Skye Ranch is in Sarasota, in Sarasota County, off Clark Road (SR 72) at Lorraine Road, east of I-75, inside the Skye Ranch master-planned community. The ZIP is 34241.
Is Esplanade at Skye Ranch a 55-plus community?
Yes. Esplanade at Skye Ranch is a legally age-restricted 55-plus active-adult enclave by Taylor Morrison. Confirm exactly how the age restriction applies to your household before you buy.
Who builds Esplanade at Skye Ranch?
Taylor Morrison builds the Esplanade enclave, and began building it in 2020 inside its larger Skye Ranch master plan (55places and Taylor Morrison, 2026).
What kind of homes are in Esplanade at Skye Ranch?
The enclave offers maintenance-free single-family and attached homes, generally single-story, with lawn maintenance bundled into the HOA for a lock-and-leave lifestyle. Confirm specific plans and sizes per listing.
Does Esplanade at Skye Ranch have HOA fees?
Yes. It carries an HOA that bundles lawn maintenance and amenity access, and homes inside Skye Ranch can also carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill. Verify the exact dues and any CDD line per parcel.
Is there a CDD at Skye Ranch?
Homes inside the Skye Ranch master plan can carry a Community Development District assessment on the property tax bill. Always confirm whether and how much a CDD applies to the specific parcel.
What amenities does Esplanade at Skye Ranch have?
The enclave has its own amenity center with a fitness center, pool, sport courts, and a full-time activities program, and residents also tie into the broader Skye Ranch Hub recreation center (55places, 2026).
What is The Hub at Skye Ranch?
The Hub is the master plan's main recreation center, with a resort-style pool, junior Olympic pool, fitness center, cafe, and event lawn. Esplanade residents access the wider Skye Ranch amenities in addition to their own enclave center.
How far is Esplanade at Skye Ranch from Siesta Key?
Siesta Key Beach is roughly a 25 to 35 minute drive depending on traffic and your exact start point. Confirm your real drive time at your departure time.
What schools serve Skye Ranch?
Skye Ranch is served by Sarasota County Schools, and a new on-site public school, Skye Ranch School, opened in August 2025. As a 55-plus enclave, schooling is not a typical driver here, but assignment is by address, so verify zoning for any specific home.
Did Skye Ranch win any awards?
Yes. Skye Ranch was named 2023 Master-Planned Community of the Year by the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association. The recognition reflects the master plan rather than any single home.
Is Esplanade at Skye Ranch still being built?
Taylor Morrison has been building the enclave since 2020 and Skye Ranch continues to expand with new amenities and phases. Confirm the current build status and inventory per listing.
Is Esplanade at Skye Ranch a good investment?
Maintenance-free active-adult homes in a growing, amenity-rich Sarasota master plan support demand, but resale depends on the floor plan, the lot, and the carrying cost. As with any purchase, this is not a guarantee of future value.
How is the commute from Esplanade at Skye Ranch?
I-75 at the Clark Road interchange is a short drive, with downtown Sarasota and University Town Center about 25 to 35 minutes and the airport around 30 to 40 minutes. Drive times vary with traffic.
Who is the best real estate agent for Esplanade at Skye Ranch?
The best agent for Esplanade at Skye Ranch is one who actively works Sarasota and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Esplanade at Skye Ranch.
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The Verdict

Should you buy in Esplanade at Skye Ranch?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Age-qualified buyers who want maintenance-free active-adult livingExcellent fit
Buyers who want resort amenities and a built-in social calendarExcellent fit
Buyers who value a newer Taylor Morrison home with a warrantyExcellent fit
Buyers who want lock-and-leave ease near Siesta Key and SarasotaExcellent fit
Buyers who will read HOA, CDD, and lot premiums per parcelExcellent fit
Buyers who do not meet the legal age restrictionProbably not
Anyone unwilling to verify HOA and CDD assessments per parcelProbably not
Buyers who want an older, lower-fee resale outside a master planProbably not
Buyers who need a short, traffic-free central-Tampa commuteProbably not
Buyers who do not want maintenance-free, amenity-driven livingProbably not

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