34243 (Sarasota)
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Median sale price $405,000, down 1.2% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 70 days.
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Prices are down 1.2% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 89.6% 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.
- Inventory — tightening over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
- 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 34243 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
The read on 34243 (Sarasota)
The median sale price across 34243 currently stands at $405,000, down 1.2% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $224 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 70 days. Sellers are capturing 89.6% of their original asking price on average.
Zillow's home value index for Sarasota County stands at $399,679. About 24% 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 34243 is 39 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 15, 2026.
34243 since 2012 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $200,641 in 2012 and $386,950 over the last recorded year — 93% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 62% of recent sales, down from a 71% peak.
Median sale price · 2012–2026 (1,008 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)
Median price · daily recalculation
What’s driving 34243
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34243 ← this page | $405K | — | 39 | |
| 34232 | $390K | 5 | 48 | Open → |
| 34231 | $390K | 4 | 60 | Open → |
| 34202 | $470K | 1 | 65 | Open → |
| 34229 | $675K | 1 | 62 | Open → |
| 34235 | $543K | 1 | 48 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Whitfield EstatesSarasota | $748K | ▲ 15% |
| BOBCAT TRAILNorth Port | $419K | ▲ 4% |
| Lakeridge FallsSarasota | $405K | ▲ 0% |
| CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH VSarasota | $462K | ▲ -1% |
| DEL SOL VILLAGE AT LONGWOOD RUN PH 02Sarasota | $448K | ▲ -5% |
| TRI-PAR ESTATESSarasota | $145K | ▼ 16% |
| DEL SOL VILLAGE AT LONGWOOD RUN PH 02Sarasota | $448K | ▼ 5% |
| CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH VSarasota | $462K | ▼ 1% |
| Lakeridge FallsSarasota | $405K | ▼ 0% |
| BOBCAT TRAILNorth Port | $419K | ▼ 4% |
| Whitfield EstatesSarasota | $748K | 41 days |
| Lakeridge FallsSarasota | $405K | 42 days |
| TRI-PAR ESTATESSarasota | $145K | 48 days |
| CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH VSarasota | $462K | 49 days |
| BOBCAT TRAILNorth Port | $419K | 77 days |
Cities in this ZIP
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in 34243 right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in 34243 — the Momentum Score reads 39/100. 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 34243 becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in 34243 is $405,000, down 1.2% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 89.6% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.
Where are prices falling fastest in 34243?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are TRI-PAR ESTATES (-16%); DEL SOL VILLAGE AT LONGWOOD RUN PH 02 (-5%); CASCADES AT SARASOTA PH V (-1%). 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 34243 neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Whitfield Estates (41 days); Lakeridge Falls (42 days); TRI-PAR ESTATES (48 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 70 days.
34243 (Sarasota) housing market FAQ
Is it a good time to sell a house in 34243?
By the numbers, sellers in 34243 are getting 89.6% of asking price and going under contract in about 70 days. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.
What is the 34243 housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 34243 median sale prices are down 1.2% year over year. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.
What is the median home price in 34243?
The median sale price in 34243 is currently $405,000, down 1.2% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.
Is 34243 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently favors buyers. 34243 scores 39 of 100 on the Momentum Score. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in 34243?
The typical home in 34243 goes under contract in about 70 days, per current MLS data.
Are home prices in 34243 rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 1.2% 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 34243 (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: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 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.