CENTRAL PARK SUB in SARASOTA

CENTRAL PARK SUB
Homes for Sale in SARASOTA, FL

Community in SARASOTA · Sarasota County · ZIP 32696
207 homesBuilt 1901–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data18 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · CENTRAL PARK SUB Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
38%
Owner-occupied · CENTRAL PARK SUB
88 of 232 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
62%
Non-owner-occupied · CENTRAL PARK SUB
incl. 32% trust or LLC-held · 15% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · CENTRAL PARK SUB
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
207
Homes in the community
plus 25 vacant residential lots · 232 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 18 years of records
Est. 1901
Community established
homes built 1901-2024, median 1948 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 5 in 2020
1.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 207 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Central Park Condominium is a single-vintage community - every unit traces back to 1988 - with a compact median footprint of 991 square feet. That combination usually means pricing here tracks unit condition and updating far more than it tracks location or floor plan variety, since the building stock itself is uniform.

Right now the MLS feed shows zero active listings and no closings in the current window, which means there is no live pricing signal to point to. That is not the same as a stalled market - it just means anyone evaluating this community today is working from the fundamentals (age, size, ownership mix) rather than fresh comps, and should expect to do more direct legwork before setting an offer or list price.

Best for

  • A buyer seeking a smaller, single-floor-plan-style condo footprint near the 991-square-foot median
  • An investor evaluating a building where a large share of units already sit outside homestead/primary-residence status
  • A buyer willing to verify HOA financials, rental restrictions, and amenities directly given the lack of current listing data

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants to compare several active listings or recent closings before making a decision
  • A buyer seeking newer construction or a mix of unit sizes within the same community
  • A buyer relying on advertised amenities without independently confirming what the association actually offers

The market around CENTRAL PARK SUB

CENTRAL PARK SUB is a small community — 29 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32696, 126 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of SARASOTA.

Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not CENTRAL PARK SUB specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in CENTRAL PARK SUB, SARASOTA

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

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 66 listings

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 CENTRAL PARK SUB 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 CENTRAL PARK SUB address.

If we were buying in CENTRAL PARK SUB 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 CENTRAL PARK SUB.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a compact, single-era condominium unit rather than a variety of floor plans.
Biggest Risk
With no active listings and no closings in the current window, there is no live pricing data to benchmark against.
Sweet Spot
Best suited to a buyer comfortable with a roughly 991-square-foot footprint and comfortable verifying HOA and rental-mix details directly.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need current comps, a range of unit sizes, or documented on-site amenities before deciding.

One building era, one size class

Because every unit at Central Park Condominium dates to 1988, there is no newer-construction premium to chase within the community - differentiation comes down to renovation level, mechanical updates, and how a given unit has been maintained over nearly four decades. The median living area of 991 square feet also tells you this is a community of efficient, single-size units rather than a mix of studios through large three-bedrooms; buyers should expect a fairly narrow floor-plan band rather than a range of unit sizes to shop across.

The homestead share of roughly 17% is a meaningful data point: it suggests a large portion of the 399 units are held as investment or non-primary-residence property rather than owner-occupied homes. That ownership pattern can affect everything from HOA responsiveness to unit turnover and rental activity in the building, and it is worth asking about directly rather than assuming. No community amenities are currently identified from MLS listings, so any amenity claims should be verified with the association rather than assumed from marketing material.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in CENTRAL PARK SUB. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

With zero active listings and no recent closings to reference, this is a community where pulling accurate, current information - HOA financials, rental restrictions, actual unit condition - matters more than reading a hot sheet. We do that legwork directly with the association and current owners rather than relying on stale comps.

CENTRAL PARK SUB in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a compact, single-era condominium unit rather than a variety of floor plans.
Biggest advantageUniform 1988 construction means unit condition and updates - not vintage differences - drive the comparison between listings.
Biggest riskWith no active listings and no closings in the current window, there is no live pricing data to benchmark against.
Sweet spotBest suited to a buyer comfortable with a roughly 991-square-foot footprint and comfortable verifying HOA and rental-mix details directly.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need current comps, a range of unit sizes, or documented on-site amenities before deciding.

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 CENTRAL PARK SUB sales matched to your home.

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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.

Central Park Market Scorecard

Thin data

Central Park is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
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Median list
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Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in CENTRAL PARK SUB?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 207 homes plus 25 vacant residential lots in CENTRAL PARK SUB (public records).
What share of CENTRAL PARK SUB is owner-occupied?
38% of CENTRAL PARK SUB parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in CENTRAL PARK SUB built?
Homes in CENTRAL PARK SUB were built between 1901 and 2024, with a median year built of 1948 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in CENTRAL PARK SUB?
Cash buyers took 67% of CENTRAL PARK SUB sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve CENTRAL PARK SUB?
CENTRAL PARK SUB 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 CENTRAL PARK SUB?
The best agent for CENTRAL PARK SUB 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 CENTRAL PARK SUB.
How do I find a top SARASOTA real estate agent who knows CENTRAL PARK SUB?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows CENTRAL PARK SUB and the wider SARASOTA area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your CENTRAL PARK SUB purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
A buyer seeking a smaller, single-floor-plan-style condo footprint near the 991-square-foot medianExcellent fit
An investor evaluating a building where a large share of units already sit outside homestead/primary-residence statusExcellent fit
A buyer willing to verify HOA financials, rental restrictions, and amenities directly given the lack of current listing dataExcellent fit
A buyer who wants to compare several active listings or recent closings before making a decisionProbably not
A buyer seeking newer construction or a mix of unit sizes within the same communityProbably not
A buyer relying on advertised amenities without independently confirming what the association actually offersProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32696/34236))
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 2008 (13 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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