34237 (Sarasota)
Housing Market
Median sale price $233,000, up 2.5% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 85 days, 1 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 6.0 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 0% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are up 2.5% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 87.4% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors buyers.
- Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
- Inventory — tightening over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 0% of inventory sits under contract.
- Mortgage sensitivity — at 5.0× income, this market is moderately sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.
Derived from current 34237 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
Where 34237 is hot — and where it isn't
Each dot is a community (11 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.
The read on 34237 (Sarasota)
The median sale price across 34237 currently stands at $233,000, up 2.5% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $211 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 85 days. Sellers are capturing 87.4% of their original asking price on average.
There are 1 active listings on the market. At the current sales pace that works out to 6.0 months of supply — a buyer-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 2 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
Zillow's home value index for Sarasota County stands at $399,487. About 26% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 34237 is 33 of 100 — soft market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of August 6, 2026.
34237 since 2012 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $141,533 in 2012 and $333,888 over the last recorded year — 136% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 78% of recent sales, down from a 78% peak.
Median sale price · 2012–2026 (602 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Cash buyers · share of sales
Home value trend · Sarasota County (Zillow ZHVI)
For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)
Daily active vs pending · Sarasota County (MLS)
What’s driving 34237
Top inbound states: NY, NJ, MA, IL. Movers arriving report ~$141,412 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023
4,849 Citizens policies in force in Sarasota County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Sarasota purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026
4,283 single-family · 2,344 multi-family · 14.8 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
Nearby ZIP codes in Sarasota
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34237 ← this page | $233K | 1 | 33 | |
| 34241 | $635K | 36 | 62 | Open → |
| 34236 | $1.15M | 16 | 43 | Open → |
| 34285 | $332K | 15 | 43 | Open → |
| 34229 | $675K | 13 | 59 | Open → |
| 34231 | $390K | 12 | 61 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| GLENWOOD PARKLakeland | $292K | ▲ 11% |
| BELLEVUE TERRACE REV BLK BSarasota | $397K | ▲ -14% |
| OAKWOOD MANORSarasota | $138K | ▲ -19% |
| OAKWOOD MANORSarasota | $138K | ▼ 19% |
| BELLEVUE TERRACE REV BLK BSarasota | $397K | ▼ 14% |
| GLENWOOD PARKLakeland | $292K | ▼ 11% |
| GLENWOOD PARKLakeland | $292K | 26 days |
| OAKWOOD MANORSarasota | $138K | 90 days |
| BELLEVUE TERRACE REV BLK BSarasota | $397K | 90 days |
Cities in this ZIP
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Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in 34237 right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in 34237 — the Momentum Score reads 33/100 with 6.0 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is 34237 becoming more affordable?
No — the median sale price in 34237 is $233,000, up 2.5% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 87.4% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.
Where are prices falling fastest in 34237?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are OAKWOOD MANOR (-19%); BELLEVUE TERRACE REV BLK B (-14%); GLENWOOD PARK (11%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.
Which 34237 neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are GLENWOOD PARK (26 days); OAKWOOD MANOR (90 days); BELLEVUE TERRACE REV BLK B (90 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 85 days.
34237 (Sarasota) housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in 34237?
The median sale price in 34237 is currently $233,000, up 2.5% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated August 6, 2026.
Is 34237 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. 34237 scores 33 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 6.0 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in 34237?
The typical home in 34237 goes under contract in about 85 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in 34237?
There are approximately 1 active listings in 34237 as of August 6, 2026.
Are home prices in 34237 rising or falling?
Median sale prices are up 2.5% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across 34237 (Sarasota). Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: August 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.