Amberlea
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL

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Community in Sarasota · Sarasota County · ZIP 34233
76 homesBuilt 1988–1991
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1988–1989; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $115/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 36 ft). As of October 2026, the MLS records 56 closed sales in Amberlea in Sarasota, FL since 2004, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $650,000 to $810,000 (median $780,000), on homes of 2,536 to 3,076 sq ft. Across Sarasota as a whole, 6 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $503,500, 57 median days on market, with 28 homes for sale today. At that median and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,510 ($9,980 with the full homestead exemption).

AMBERLEA key facts
LocationSARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34233
Homes in the community76 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1988–1991 (median 1989.0)
Typical living area3,271 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersDeed Restrictions, Gated, Gated Community, Gated Community - No Guard
Owner-occupied (homestead) share91%

Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “AMBERLEA key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/amberlea, data as of August 2, 2026.

Last 30 days in Amberlea: 1 closed sale (median $899,000). As of October 2, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Amberlea Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
91%
Owner-occupied · Amberlea
69 of 76 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
9%
Non-owner-occupied · Amberlea
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Amberlea
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
76
Homes in the community
76 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1988
Community established
homes built 1988-1991, median 1989 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2024
peaked at 4 in 2007
2.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 76 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Amberlea is a mature Dunedin pocket where the homes were built between 1957 and 1978, with the typical house dating to the early 1970s and living space landing near 1,700 square feet. Price here is driven less by square footage and more by condition and updates: at a median of $495,000 and about $326 per square foot, the spread comes down to what has been renovated versus what still wears its original finishes.

The current posture leans toward the seller. A median of 11 days on market with a heat score of 61 tells you well-priced, move-in-ready homes clear quickly. Buyers should be ready to act decisively on the updated listings, while sellers of dated homes should not assume the fast pace covers deferred maintenance — those properties sit and get scrutinized. Year-over-year values are essentially flat, up 1.0%, so this is a market to buy for the location and the house, not for momentum in the numbers.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside AMBERLEA right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

4731 ATLANTIC AVENUE
$490K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,325 sqft
4731 ATLANTIC AVENUE
Listed by COASTAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS LLC
4722 HARRIS AVENUE
$369K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,196 sqft
4722 HARRIS AVENUE
Listed by U-HOME REALTY LLC
4603 ATLANTIC AVENUE
$390K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,269 sqft
4603 ATLANTIC AVENUE
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
4438 NARRAGANSET TRAIL #98A
$158K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft
4438 NARRAGANSET TRAIL #98A
Listed by PREFERRED SHORE LLC
4565 TIPPECANOE TRAIL #22
$185K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,258 sqft
4565 TIPPECANOE TRAIL #22
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE
4538 PAWNEE TRAIL #197
$160K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,258 sqft
4538 PAWNEE TRAIL #197
Listed by EXIT KING REALTY

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Amberlea is an established, low-turnover neighborhood of roughly 313 homes in Dunedin, where nearly 80% of owners hold a homestead exemption — a sign of a settled, owner-occupied street rather than an investor churn.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 59 homes in AMBERLEA that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1988 and 1998 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 2,946 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting the mid-$500s who want an established Dunedin location and are comfortable with a mid-century home
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to trade a dated house for upside they create themselves
  • Long-hold owner-occupants who value low turnover and a settled neighborhood over rapid resale

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require new or near-new construction and modern floor plans
  • Short-term flippers counting on fast price growth, given essentially flat year-over-year values
  • Buyers who want a broad selection to choose from at any given time in a low-inventory pocket

The market around Amberlea

Amberlea is a small community — 37 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2024 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 34233, 107 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Sarasota.

Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

In ZIP 34233 (SARASOTA), 261 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $332K ($252/sq ft), up 2.0% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. See the live ZIP 34233 housing market and the Sarasota County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Amberlea specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in AMBERLEA, SARASOTA

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 13 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-26)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Amberlea today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Amberlea.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Dunedin neighborhood and a mid-century house they can live in or improve.
Biggest Risk
Aging housing stock means condition risk — inspect systems, roof, and updates closely.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the median that lets you skip a major renovation.
Avoid If
You need new construction or a large, flat annual appreciation curve.

Condition is the whole story

Because the housing stock is uniformly mid-century — nothing newer than 1978 — the variable that moves price is the work done since. Two homes of similar size can trade far apart depending on roof, systems, kitchens, and baths. When you see the median at $495,000, read it as a midpoint across a wide condition-driven range, not a sticker price for a specific house.

The high homestead share, near 80%, means listings come to market infrequently and often after long ownership. That rewards patient buyers who are watching for the right house rather than shopping a deep menu, and it means a well-prepared listing can stand out in a shallow supply.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Amberlea. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a condition-driven, low-inventory pocket like Amberlea, the money is made or lost on how accurately you read a specific home's updates against its price. We underwrite each listing on its actual condition, help buyers move fast on the right one at an 11-day pace, and prepare sellers of older homes to compete instead of assuming the market will forgive deferred work.

Amberlea in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Dunedin neighborhood and a mid-century house they can live in or improve.
Biggest advantageLow turnover and strong owner-occupancy make for a stable, settled street.
Biggest riskAging housing stock means condition risk — inspect systems, roof, and updates closely.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the median that lets you skip a major renovation.
Avoid ifYou need new construction or a large, flat annual appreciation curve.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Amberlea homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Amberlea.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $115/month (about $1,380/yr) · median of 76 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $115 per month ($1,380 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 76 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Amberlea sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in AMBERLEA

Homes in AMBERLEA that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Amberlea?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 76 homes in Amberlea (public records).
What share of Amberlea is owner-occupied?
91% of Amberlea parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Amberlea built?
Homes in Amberlea were built between 1988 and 1991, with a median year built of 1989.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Amberlea?
Cash buyers took 0% of Amberlea sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Amberlea?
The best agent for Amberlea is one who actively works Sarasota and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Amberlea.
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Where is Amberlea, and what county is it in?
Amberlea is in SARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL, ZIP 34233.
Buyers targeting the mid-$500s who want an established Dunedin location and are comfortable with a mid-century homeExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to trade a dated house for upside they create themselvesExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who value low turnover and a settled neighborhood over rapid resaleExcellent fit
Buyers who require new or near-new construction and modern floor plansProbably not
Short-term flippers counting on fast price growth, given essentially flat year-over-year valuesProbably not
Buyers who want a broad selection to choose from at any given time in a low-inventory pocketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 34233))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (56 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in AMBERLEA? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Sarasota County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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