Gator Creek Estates in Sarasota

Gator Creek Estates
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL

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Community in Sarasota · Sarasota County · ZIP 33982
11 homesBuilt 1977–2018Median sale $2.20M
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $2,200,000, $458 per square foot, a median 170 days on market, sellers accepting 78% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1978 - 2024; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $105/mo). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $29,650 ($29,120 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Gator Creek Estates Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$2.20M
Median sold · 12 mo
$458/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $458 in 2026
77.6%
Sale vs ask
Sarasota median: 93.0%
Tempo
170days
Median DOM · closed
87 days at the 2024 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
100%
Owner-occupied · Gator Creek Estates
11 of 11 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
0%
Non-owner-occupied · Gator Creek Estates
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
75%
Cash buyers · Gator Creek Estates
3 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
11
Homes in the community
11 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1977
Community established
homes built 1977-2018, median 1983 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 20 in 2008
3,832sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
36.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 11 homes trade a year

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside GATOR CREEK ESTATES 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.

8488 EAGLE PRESERVE WAY
$725K · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,501 sqft
8488 EAGLE PRESERVE WAY
Listed by RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
7351 IGUANA DRIVE
$3.19M · 0.7 mi away
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,022 sqft
7351 IGUANA DRIVE
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
8757 DAYBREAK STREET
$230K · 0.9 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,200 sqft
8757 DAYBREAK STREET
Listed by WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL
8701 WINTER BREEZE
$340K · 0.9 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,555 sqft
8701 WINTER BREEZE
Listed by WILLIAM RAVEIS - FLORIDA LLC
8780 DAYBREAK STREET
$254K · 0.9 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,187 sqft
8780 DAYBREAK STREET
Listed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
8256 LARKSPUR CIRCLE
$750K · 0.9 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,267 sqft
8256 LARKSPUR CIRCLE
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Gator Creek Estates market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.20M ($458 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 170 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 33982 (SARASOTA), 91 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $213K ($142/sq ft), down 11.8% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. Right now 26 active and 17 pending listings - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33982 housing market and the Charlotte County market.

Gator Creek Estates is a community of 11 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1977 and 2018 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 4,845 square feet. 100% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 5 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.

Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M$3M2k4k6k8k
31 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 5 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
010202004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 20 quit in 2008; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

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.

$2,489/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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

32% of homes for sale in ZIP 34241 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 (2026-09-27).

Gator Creek Estates Market Scorecard

Balanced

Gator Creek Estates is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $3,195,000, and homes go under contract in about 66 days.

4.0
Months supply
$3,195,000
Median list
$1,495,001
Median sold
$636
Per sqft
66
Days on mkt
1/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34241 ZIP is $583,869, about 3.4% 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gator Creek Estates

Live MLS inventory for Gator Creek Estates. 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 Gator Creek Estates 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 Gator Creek Estates Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Gator Creek Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 7351 Iguana Drive · $3,195,000 · 5 bd / 6.5 ba · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

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 Gator Creek Estates 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 Gator Creek Estates address.

If we were buying in Gator Creek Estates 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 Gator Creek Estates.

A closer look at the Gator Creek Estates market

At a median of $458 per square foot, Gator Creek Estates 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 11 homes built between 1977 and 2018, and 100% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gator Creek Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Gator Creek Estates homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Gator Creek Estates.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $105/month (about $1,260/yr) · median of 60 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $105 per month ($1,260 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 60 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Gator Creek Estates sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Gator Creek Estates?
The median sale price in Gator Creek Estates was $2.20M over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Gator Creek Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 170 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Gator Creek Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 11 homes in Gator Creek Estates (public records).
What share of Gator Creek Estates is owner-occupied?
100% of Gator Creek Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Gator Creek Estates built?
Homes in Gator Creek Estates were built between 1977 and 2018, with a median year built of 1983 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Gator Creek Estates?
Cash buyers took 75% of Gator Creek Estates sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (3 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Gator Creek Estates?
Gator Creek Estates 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 Gator Creek Estates?
The best agent for Gator Creek Estates 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 Gator Creek Estates.
How do I find a top Sarasota real estate agent who knows Gator Creek Estates?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Gator Creek Estates and the wider Sarasota area.
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Where is Gator Creek Estates, and what county is it in?
Gator Creek Estates is in SARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL, ZIP codes 33982, 34241.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
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 2004 (31 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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Thinking of selling in GATOR CREEK ESTATES? 4 recorded closings; median 170 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Sarasota County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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