Moving to Sarasota, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-29, the median home sold in Sarasota, Florida over the last 12 months went for $504,000 (1,620 closings across 241 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $267 per square foot for a median 1,701-sq-ft home built around 1990. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 47 days, and with 547 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 4.1 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 93% of their original asking price. That median is 26% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Sarasota right now — September 2026
Live pages for your move: 2,416 homes for sale in Sarasota · Luxury homes · New construction · Condos (829) · Townhomes (126) · Homes by ZIP (13 ZIPs) · New listings this week · Price reductions · What your budget buys in Sarasota County · Property tax · Sarasota County homes for sale.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 29, 2026.
What your budget buys in Sarasota
Three price points from 1,102 recent Sarasota closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $337,500: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,554 sq ft, built around 1989 (107 sales).
- Around $504,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,808 sq ft, built around 1989 (146 sales).
- Around $810,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,604 sq ft, built around 1989 (69 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Sarasota
Take the median $504,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.03% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,691/month. Sarasota County’s typical total millage is 13.48 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $6,119/year ($510/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. 56% of current Sarasota listings carry an HOA, with a median of $275/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $3,653/month to own the median Sarasota 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: Sarasota’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate | 82 | $543,000 | 32 |
| Lake Sarasota | 60 | $389,500 | 34 |
| Esplanade at Skye Ranch | 58 | $699,479 | 62 |
| The Lakes | 51 | $222,000 | 15 |
| Cassia at Skye Ranch | 45 | $635,424 | 53 |
| Bent Tree Village | 32 | $737,500 | 43 |
| Woodland Park | 32 | $493,500 | 32 |
| Emerald Landing at Waterside | 30 | $694,995 | 88 |
Sarasota by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 34238 (189 sales, median $550,000), 34240 (112 sales, median $737,495), 34231 (102 sales, median $420,000), 34241 (101 sales, median $437,500), 34242 (83 sales, median $940,000), 34234 (76 sales, median $390,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 65% were single-family homes, 11% townhomes or villas, and 24% condos. New construction accounted for 17% of closings, led by Esplanade at Skye Ranch, Cassia at Skye Ranch, Emerald Landing at Waterside, Windward At Lakewood Ranch, Monterey At Lakewood Ranch. The housing stock skews mixed: 24% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 29% before 1980.
Getting around from Sarasota
Measured from the center of Sarasota’s recent sales: Downtown Tampa is about 45 miles; Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 47 miles; Fort Myers is about 59 miles; Lakeland is about 61 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.
Sarasota: the case for and against
What works in Sarasota’s favor
- 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 26% above the statewide median in our coverage
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your Sarasota relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Sarasota right now
- New construction in Sarasota
- Sarasota ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Sarasota community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Sarasota 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.