Aqua
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,742 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $554,895 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Homes listed or recently sold were built 2016–2016; 3 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 6 ft). As of November 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Aqua in Sarasota, FL since 2016, the most recent in April 2026. Across Sarasota as a whole, 5,626 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $503,500, 57 median days on market, with 2,487 homes for sale today. At that median and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,790 ($6,250 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Aqua: 1 new listing (median asking $5,250,000). As of November 2, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Aqua is a thin-data community right now: one closing in the current window and nothing active on the market. That means price here is set by the individual property that trades, not by a deep pool of comparables. Condition, finish level, and specific position within the community will move a number far more than any neighborhood-wide trend, because there is no running trend to lean on.
For a seller, zero active listings means no direct competition on the shelf today - but it also means fewer recent signals to anchor a list price, so pricing leans on broader Sarasota data and careful read of the single recent sale. For a buyer, the absence of inventory is the headline: you may be waiting for the right door to open, and when it does, you will be negotiating against scarcity rather than a menu of choices.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside AQUA 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Aqua, in Sarasota, is a low-turnover community with no homes currently listed and a single recent closing - the kind of place where availability, not selection, drives the decision.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 10 homes in AQUA that have changed hands since 2016, built between 2016 and 2023 (median 2016), with a median living area of about 4,101 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 4-bath layout; 90% are condominiums. 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.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Aqua. Swipe to explore the community.
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Who Aqua is best for.
Best for
- Buying with a specific home or location in Sarasota in mind and willing to wait for it to come available
- Selling and wanting to list into a market with no on-market competition
- Buyers comfortable negotiating on a single property's merits rather than against a slate of comps
Probably not for
- Needing to move quickly with a home available today
- Wanting to compare multiple active listings before committing
- Relying on deep recent-sales data to set a confident price
The market around Aqua
Aqua is a small community — 19 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34210, 318 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Sarasota.
Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 94% condominium, 6% single family residence.
In ZIP 34210 (Sarasota), 134 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $428K ($263/sq ft), up 18.3% year over year, with a median 63 days on market. Right now 4 active and 1 pending listings - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34210 housing market and the Manatee County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Aqua specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Aqua
Live MLS inventory for Aqua. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Aqua listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Aqua Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Aqua listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 280 Golden Gate Point #600 · $5,250,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Oct 14, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 280 Golden Gate Point #300 · $7,450,000 · 4 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Aug 5, 2026 · listed by Michael Saunders & Company
Aqua on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
- Sarasota County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Aqua listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Aqua address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Booker High High School
Recent Developments in Aqua
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Aqua, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Civic
Manatee County approves one-year moratorium on new data center projects
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year pause on accepting, processing and approving new data center projects. The county wants time to study energy, water and infrastructure effects and write rules. Commissioners said no data center projects are currently planned in the county, and the move follows North Port's 18-month moratorium.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause limits large-load industrial development in Manatee while rules are written, which bears on utility capacity and land use planning. The site is about 12 miles north of Aqua.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - October 2026Development
Proposed 324-unit 1899 Fruitville apartment project in downtown Sarasota falls through
A plan by Bristol Development Group for 324 apartments, called 1899 Fruitville, near Fruitville Road and Washington Boulevard is no longer moving forward. Landlords told tenant business owners the project was voided. It had partial city approvals and was reportedly close to final permitting.
What it may mean for the marketThe loss of 324 planned apartments removes expected rental supply near downtown Sarasota and leaves the cottage commercial cluster in place for now. The site is about 2 miles east of Aqua.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - October 2026Infrastructure
Manatee County advances $125 million in stormwater and flood mitigation projects
County commissioners are directing $125 million in federal disaster recovery money to 12 county projects and 10 projects across six cities and one town. The largest, about $25 million, would add automated outfall structures in the Pierce Drain area to reduce flooding at Center Lake. Bradenton expects about $16 million for five projects, and no completion dates were given.
What it may mean for the marketDrainage upgrades in repeatedly flooded areas affect local flood exposure, insurance considerations and long-term site readiness. The site is about 9 miles north of Aqua.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - September 2026Civic
Sarasota County opens new $100 million administration building at 1 Apex Road
Sarasota County moved operations into a 121,160 square foot administration building at 1 Apex Road off I-75. It replaces the former building on Ringling Boulevard downtown, which was sold to a developer for about $25 million. Total cost was about $100.15 million, including more than $22 million from a voter-approved surtax.
What it may mean for the marketRelocating county services to the I-75 corridor shifts daily government traffic away from downtown and frees the Ringling Boulevard site for redevelopment. The project is about 9 miles east of Aqua, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - July 2026Infrastructure
Florida's new state budget funds five major Manatee County projects
The 2026 state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis directs 12.4 million dollars to five Manatee County projects, including the Singletary Road Bridge replacement, a 51st Street West extension in Bradenton, and design work for a Fort Hamer Road and I-75 interchange. The list also funds Fresh Start Manatee Phase 2 and the Valor Commons veterans hub.
What it may mean for the marketState funding for road, bridge and interchange work expands transportation infrastructure and supports future growth capacity across Manatee County. The site is about 12 miles north of Aqua.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - July 2026Parks & Amenities
Nathan Benderson Park expansion targets year-round use with new indoor facility
Nathan Benderson Park will add an indoor facility with about 100,000 square feet of hardwood courts for volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and pickleball, plus a new boathouse and storm resilient event space on Regatta Island, funded by 10 million dollars in Florida's 2026 to 2027 budget. Groundbreaking is planned for fall 2026 with completion targeted for August 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAn indoor sports and event venue expands year round recreational capacity and adds a storm resilient facility at an established regional park in Sarasota County. The project is about 7 miles northeast of Aqua, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7)
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Aqua buying strategy.
If we were buying in Aqua today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Aqua.
A thin-inventory read
With no amenities identified from current MLS listings and no active inventory, the story here is about the homes themselves and the timing of when one becomes available. There is no community pool or clubhouse to point to in the current data, so the pitch rests on location within Sarasota and the individual property's merits.
Because only one home has closed in the current window, treat any single data point with care. A lone sale tells you what one buyer and one seller agreed to for one specific property - it is a starting point for conversation, not a market rate you can set your watch by. The right move is to widen the lens to the surrounding Sarasota market and let a specific listing, when it surfaces, define the terms.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Aqua. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-data communities reward patience and local reads over dashboard math. We watch Aqua for the moment a listing surfaces, and we pressure-test pricing against the broader Sarasota market rather than a single sale - so whether you are buying into scarcity or selling without on-market competition, you are working from judgment, not guesswork.
Aqua in 15 seconds.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Aqua sales matched to your home.
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| Location | Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34210, 34236 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | Fitness Center, Pool, Security, Buyer Approval Required, Elevators, Fire Alarm |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Zoned public schools | Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Aqua key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/aqua, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in AQUA, Sarasota
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in Aqua
The newest homes for sale in Aqua right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 280 Golden Gate Point #600 $5,250,000 · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,101 sq ft · listed Oct 15, 2026 Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
- 280 Golden Gate Point #300 $7,450,000 · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,946 sq ft · listed Jul 3, 2026 Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.
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31% of homes for sale in ZIP 34236 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-31).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (11 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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