Bahia Vista Highlands
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,394 homes for sale in SARASOTA, FL · median $549,625 · 81 homes for sale in 34237 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $445,000, $295 per square foot, a median 39 days on market, sellers accepting 82% of original asking (+26% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1920 - 1984; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 27 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,000 ($5,470 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | SARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34237, 34239 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 660 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1920–2024 (median 1962.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,402 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $445,000 median across 3 closed sales · $295 per sq ft · +26.2% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 39 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 46% |
| 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 2009 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bahia-vista-highlands, data as of August 2, 2026.
Last 30 days in Bahia Vista Highlands: 1 new listing (median asking $279,000), 1 closed sale (median $300,000). As of September 22, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
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).
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· Updated September 22, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS 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
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).
In ZIP 34237 (SARASOTA), 47 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $425K ($258/sq ft), up 28.7% year over year, with a median 76 days on market. See the live ZIP 34237 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
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).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Bahia Vista Highlands. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Bahia Vista Highlands; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($445K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($352K) IS the +26.2% one-year change.
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.
20% of homes for sale in ZIP 34237 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 (2026-09-22).
Bahia Vista Highlands Market Scorecard
Bahia Vista Highlands is currently a balanced market., and homes go under contract in about 150 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. 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.
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Bahia Vista Highlands
Live MLS inventory for Bahia Vista Highlands. 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 Bahia Vista Highlands listings as of 2026-09-20, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Bahia Vista Highlands Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Bahia Vista Highlands listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1125 Pattison Avenue · $279,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
- 1015 Rhodes Avenue · $349,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Beachy Properties
Bahia Vista Highlands 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, tiles © CARTO.
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 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.
The Bahia Vista Highlands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bahia Vista Highlands 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 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.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Bahia Vista Highlands buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Bahia Vista Highlands buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
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.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Bahia Vista Highlands, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS
Homes in BAHIA VISTA HIGHLANDS 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.
- 1134 Pattison Avenue · off market
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 20, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 34237/34239)) |
| 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 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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