Crystal Sands
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,394 homes for sale in SARASOTA, FL · median $549,625 · 248 homes for sale in 34242 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside CRYSTAL SANDS 2 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.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 61 closed sales in Crystal Sands 2 in Sarasota, FL since 2008, the most recent in March 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $1,000,000 to $1,600,000 (median $1,350,000), on homes of 1,240 to 1,271 sq ft. Across Sarasota as a whole, 6 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $503,500, 57 median days on market, with 28 homes for sale today. At that median and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $18,200 ($17,660 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | SARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34242 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 148 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1969–1970 (median 1970) |
| Typical living area | 1,321 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | condos 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Buyer Approval Required, Gated Community - No Guard, Gated, Maintenance, Association Recreation - Owned |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 7% |
| Zoned public schools | Sarasota County Schools (verify by address); Phillippi Shores, Brookside, Sarasota High (zoned); Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2008 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “CRYSTAL SANDS 2 key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/crystal-sands-2, data as of August 2, 2026.
Last 30 days in Crystal Sands: 1 new listing (median asking $1,795,000), 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $1,285,000). As of September 23, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
The setting & the homes.
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The market around Crystal Sands
Crystal Sands is a small community — 55 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34242, 371 homes are on the market and 13% are under contract — a slower corner of Sarasota.
Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 98% condominium, 1% condo - hotel, 1% ?.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Crystal Sands specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in CRYSTAL SANDS 2, 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 Crystal Sands
Live MLS inventory for Crystal Sands. 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 Crystal Sands listings as of 2026-09-22, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2008 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Crystal Sands 2 Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Crystal Sands 2 listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 6300 Midnight Pass Road #809 · $1,795,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 29, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 6300 Midnight Pass Road #702 · $1,749,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Kw Coastal Living Iii
Crystal Sands 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
- Phillippi Shores, Brookside, Sarasota High (zoned) · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Crystal Sands 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 Crystal Sands address.
The Crystal Sands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Crystal Sands 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 Crystal Sands.
A closer look at the Crystal Sands market
The housing stock is 148 homes built between 1969 and 1970, and 7% 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 Crystal Sands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Crystal Sands buy.
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Recently off market in CRYSTAL SANDS 2
Homes in CRYSTAL SANDS 2 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.
- 1361 Crystal Sands Drive · off market
16% of homes for sale in ZIP 34242 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 (2026-09-21).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 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 2008 (61 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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