BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS in SARASOTA

BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS
Homes for Sale in SARASOTA, FL

Community in SARASOTA · Sarasota County · ZIP 34237
660 homesBuilt 1920–2024Median sale $445K
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Live Market Pulse
46/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2015 → 2026 · 69 at the 2015 peak
0 is BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 46. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data17 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$445K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 26.2% vs the prior 12 months
+26.2%
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 6 sales in the two windows
$295/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $394 in 2024
81.7%
Sale vs ask
+417%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $86K median in 2012
Tempo
39days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2024 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
46%
Owner-occupied · BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS
309 of 672 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
54%
Non-owner-occupied · BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS
incl. 15% trust or LLC-held · 21% out-of-state
25%
Cash buyers · BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS
1 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
660
Homes in the community
plus 12 vacant residential lots · 672 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 17 years of records
Est. 1920
Community established
homes built 1920-2024, median 1962 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 7 in 2016
1,314sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 660 homes trade a year
BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($445K) is up 26.2% from the prior 12 months ($352K) and up 417% since 2012. With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (3 and 6 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $445K ($295 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 39 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 26% from the prior 12 months and up 417% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS is a community of 660 homes in SARASOTA, Sarasota County, built between 1920 and 2024 (median 1962.0), with a median living area of about 1,402 square feet. 46% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 26.2% year over year; up 417% since 2012.
Every sale since 2009 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K1k2k
40 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $63 in 2012 to a $394 peak in 2024; $295 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2024 low; 39 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
81.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 6 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
024620082010201420162020202220242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 7 quit in 2016; 2 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
69 at the 2015 peak, 34 in the troughs, 46 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Sarasota County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,437/mo
Sarasota County typical true cost to own
$177/mo
Sarasota County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Bahia Vista Highlands Market Scorecard

Thin data

Bahia Vista Highlands is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
n/a
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS, SARASOTA

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

Active inventory in distress
1.92%
1 of 52 listings · short sale 1

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools

In short
  • 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 BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS 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 BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS address.

If we were buying in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS 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 BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS.

A closer look at the BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS market

At a median of $295 per square foot, BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The trailing-12-month median up 26% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 39 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 660 homes built between 1920 and 2024, and 46% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.2C+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction10.0/10
Owner Commitment4.6/10
Pricing Power0.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.2). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +417% since 2012; Recent Direction +26.2% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 46% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 81.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

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 BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS?
The median sale price in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS was $445K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 39 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 660 homes plus 12 vacant residential lots in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS (public records).
What share of BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS is owner-occupied?
46% of BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS built?
Homes in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS were built between 1920 and 2024, with a median year built of 1962.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS?
Cash buyers took 25% of BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 417% since 2012, from $86K to $445K (Stellar MLS closed records).
What schools serve BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS?
BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS is served by Sarasota County Public Schools, typically Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS?
The best agent for BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS 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 BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 34237/34239))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2009 (40 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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