Bay Acres
Homes for Sale in Osprey, FL
All 73 homes for sale in OSPREY, FL · median $700,000 · 68 homes for sale in 34229 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $503,250, $236 per square foot, a median 99 days on market, sellers accepting 80% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1956 - 2022; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 12 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,780 ($6,250 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | OSPREY, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34229 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 120 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1901–2024 (median 1978) |
| Typical living area | 2,211 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Closed Circuit Camera(s), Park, Security System, Dog Park, Golf Carts OK, Security Gate |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $503,250 median across 4 closed sales · $236 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 99 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 75% |
| Zoned public schools | Sarasota County Schools (verify by address); Pine View School (countywide gifted, Osprey) (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Laurel Nokomis School and zoned schools |
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, “BAY ACRES RESUB key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bay-acres-resub, data as of August 2, 2026.
Last 30 days in Bay Acres: 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $650,000). As of September 27, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BAY ACRES RESUB 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
Bay Acres market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $503K ($236 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 99 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34229 (OSPREY), 229 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $675K ($281/sq ft), up 4.9% year over year, with a median 68 days on market. Right now 1 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34229 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
Bay Acres is a community of 120 homes in Osprey, Sarasota County, built between 1901 and 2024 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 2,211 square feet. 75% 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 Bay Acres. Swipe to explore the community.
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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 ($503K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (4 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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
30% of homes for sale in ZIP 34229 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 (2026-09-25).
Bay Acres Market Scorecard
Bay Acres is currently a balanced market., and homes go under contract in about 197 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 BAY ACRES RESUB, OSPREY
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 Bay Acres
Live MLS inventory for Bay Acres. 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 Bay Acres listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Bay Acres Resub Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Bay Acres Resub listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 329 Bay Vista Avenue · $399,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by The Shoreline Fl Realty Llc
- 524 Sarabay Road · $419,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Sun N Sand Real Estate Llc
Bay Acres 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
- Pine View School (countywide gifted, Osprey)FLDOE grade A · Gifted
- Laurel Nokomis School and zoned schools · By address
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 Bay Acres address.
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The Bay Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bay Acres 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 Bay Acres.
A closer look at the Bay Acres market
At a median of $236 per square foot, Bay Acres 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 housing stock is 120 homes built between 1901 and 2024, and 75% 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 Bay Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $9/month · median of 30 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $9 per month - the median AssociationFee across 30 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 Bay Acres 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 Bay Acres sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in BAY ACRES RESUB
Homes in BAY ACRES RESUB 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.
- 347 Bayshore Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 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 34229)) |
| 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 2004 (52 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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