Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,394 homes for sale in SARASOTA, FL · median $549,625 · 126 homes for sale in 34240 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $609,000, $259 per square foot, a median 61 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (-13% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1997 - 2015; 15 of 15 report an HOA (median $225/mo); none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 28 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,210 ($7,680 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | SARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34240 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 317 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1997–2016 (median 2003) |
| Typical living area | 2,883 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Pool, Gated Community - No Guard, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $609,000 median across 8 closed sales · $259 per sq ft · -13.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 61 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 84% |
| Zoned public schools | Sarasota County 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 2012 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “BARTON FARMS, LAUREL LAKES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/barton-farms-laurel-lakes, data as of August 2, 2026.
Last 30 days in Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes: 1 new listing (median asking $948,000), 2 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $800,000). As of September 22, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($609K) is down 13.0% from the prior 12 months ($700K). 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: Medium (8 and 7 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 BARTON FARMS, LAUREL LAKES 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
Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $609K ($259 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 62 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 13% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34240 (SARASOTA), 452 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $324K ($223/sq ft), down 3.5% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. See the live ZIP 34240 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes is a community of 317 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1997 and 2016 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 2,883 square feet. 84% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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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 ($609K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($700K) IS the -13.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 8 sales each (8 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 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Sarasota County scorecard.
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.
30% of homes for sale in ZIP 34240 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).
Laurel Lakes Market Scorecard
Laurel Lakes is currently a strong seller's market. About 0.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $948,000, and homes go under contract in about 22 days.
Typical home value in the 34240 ZIP is $744,672, about 18.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in BARTON FARMS, LAUREL LAKES, 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 Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes
Live MLS inventory for Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes. 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 Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes listings as of 2026-09-20, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Barton Farms Laurel Lakes Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Barton Farms Laurel Lakes listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 8214 Barton Farms Boulevard · $645,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Sep 1, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
- 8275 Barton Farms Boulevard · $600,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Aug 26, 2026 · listed by Preferred Shore Llc
- 2729 Harvest Drive · $948,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 24, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes 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 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 Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes 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 Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Sarasota High High School
The Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes 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 Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes.
A closer look at the Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes market
At a median of $259 per square foot, Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes 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 down 13% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 62 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 317 homes built between 1997 and 2016, and 84% 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 Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes. 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 Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes 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 3 factors (4.9). Basis: Recent Direction -13.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 84% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 90.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $225/month (about $2,700/yr) · median of 136 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $225 per month ($2,700 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 136 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. 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, 2026-09.
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 Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes buy.
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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 Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Barton Farms, Laurel Lakes, 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 BARTON FARMS, LAUREL LAKES
Homes in BARTON FARMS, LAUREL LAKES 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.
- 8335 Barton Farms Boulevard · off market
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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 (community parcel extract) |
| 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 2012 (27 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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