Moving to North Port, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-13, the median home sold in North Port, Florida over the last 12 months went for $325,000 (415 closings across 30 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $198 per square foot for a median 1,652-sq-ft home built around 2005. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 56 days, and with 168 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 4.9 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 94% of their original asking price. That median is 19% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in North Port
Three price points from 228 recent North Port closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $237,500: the typical sale in this band was a 2-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,247 sq ft, built around 2000 (24 sales).
- Around $325,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,660 sq ft, built around 2025 (68 sales).
- Around $367,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,728 sq ft, built around 2024 (49 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in North Port
Take the median $325,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.76% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,688/month. Sarasota County’s typical total millage is 13.48 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $3,706/year ($309/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Sarasota County is about $2,126/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 33% of current North Port listings carry an HOA, with a median of $288/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,174/month to own the median North Port home.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Sarasota County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: North Port’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | 48 | $470,000 | 56 |
| Port Charlotte Sub 05 | 28 | $320,000 | 59 |
| Lazy River Village | 27 | $138,000 | 143 |
| Bobcat Trail | 24 | $419,000 | 77 |
| Lakeside Plantation | 17 | $275,000 | 22 |
| North Port | 13 | $353,000 | 163 |
| Arbor Oaks at The Woodlands | 12 | $383,000 | 36 |
| Harbor Isles II | 10 | $140,000 | 123 |
North Port by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 34287 (77 sales, median $193,000), 34288 (70 sales, median $331,000), 34286 (44 sales, median $329,900), 34289 (27 sales, median $310,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 85% were single-family homes, 4% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 23% of closings, led by North Port. The housing stock skews newer: 40% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 11% before 1980.
Getting around from North Port
Measured from the center of North Port’s recent sales: Sarasota is about 29 miles; Fort Myers is about 34 miles; Downtown Tampa is about 64 miles; Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 67 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Sarasota County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Sarasota County’s typical millage of 13.48; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Sarasota County average of $2,126/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
North Port: the case for and against
What works in North Port’s favor
- prices run 19% below the statewide median in our coverage
- insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $2,126/year)
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your North Port relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in North Port right now
- New construction in North Port
- North Port ZIP codes with prices
- Search every North Port community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in North Port communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Sarasota County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.