Moving to Osprey, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-13, the median home sold in Osprey, Florida over the last 12 months went for $580,000 (79 closings across 11 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $281 per square foot for a median 2,266-sq-ft home built around 1998. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 38 days, and with 25 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 3.8 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 91% of their original asking price. That median is 44% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Osprey
Three price points from 74 recent Osprey closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $545,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 2,140 sq ft, built around 2000 (16 sales).
- Around $580,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 2,151 sq ft, built around 2001 (17 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Osprey
Take the median $580,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.76% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $3,013/month. Sarasota County’s typical total millage is 13.48 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $7,143/year ($595/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. 76% of current Osprey listings carry an HOA, with a median of $283/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $4,068/month to own the median Osprey home including a typical HOA.
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: Osprey’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivendell | 13 | $550,000 | 38 |
| Park Trace Estates | 11 | $689,000 | 32 |
| Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club | 11 | $1,100,000 | 41 |
| The Oaks | 10 | $442,500 | 17 |
| The Oaks | 9 | $2,000,000 | 9 |
| Meridian at The Oaks Preserve | 8 | $872,500 | 88 |
| Pine Run III | 6 | $200,000 | 90 |
Osprey by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 34229 (70 sales, median $694,500).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 74% were single-family homes, and 26% condos. New construction accounted for 4% of closings. The housing stock skews mixed: 1% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 12% before 1980.
Getting around from Osprey
Measured from the center of Osprey’s recent sales: Sarasota is about 10 miles; Downtown Tampa is about 52 miles; Fort Myers is about 54 miles; Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 54 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.
Osprey: the case for and against
What works in Osprey’s favor
- homes move quickly (median 38 days listed), so well-priced homes get competition
- 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
- prices run 44% above the statewide median in our coverage
- only about 3.8 months of supply, so choice is limited in the most popular price bands
- 76% of listings carry an HOA (median $283/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Osprey 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.