Gillespie Park
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,742 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $554,895 · 343 homes for sale in 34236 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Homes listed or recently sold were built 1926–1994; none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft). As of November 2026, the MLS records 16 closed sales in Gillespie Park in Sarasota, FL since 2010, the most recent in November 2025. Across Sarasota as a whole, 5,626 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $503,500, 57 median days on market, with 2,487 homes for sale today. At that median and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,790 ($6,250 with the full homestead exemption).
Gillespie Park is a small, close-in Sarasota pocket where price is driven almost entirely by condition and vintage, not by a uniform product type. With a building range running from 1941 to 2019 and a median year built of 1959, you are looking at a block-by-block mix of older cottages, mid-century bones, and the occasional newer infill build. That spread means the number on any given home says more about how much work it has had than about the neighborhood average.
The current posture is tight. There are no active listings and only two closings in the recent window, so there is very little to read from day-to-day activity. For a seller, thin supply can mean a well-prepared home draws focused attention; for a buyer, it means patience and a willingness to move when something does surface. Comparable pricing here requires judgment, not a formula.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside GILLESPIE PARK 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
Gillespie Park is a compact in-town Sarasota neighborhood of roughly seven homes in this snapshot, spanning eight decades of construction, which makes each property its own case rather than a copy of its neighbor.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 27 homes in GILLESPIE PARK that have changed hands since 2010, built between 1924 and 2020 (median 1941), with a median living area of about 1,399 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 96% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Gillespie Park is best for.
Best for
- Buying to be in a walkable, central Sarasota location rather than a planned subdivision
- Buyers who are comfortable budgeting for the condition and systems of an older home
- Buying to hold long-term in an established in-town pocket
Probably not for
- Needing to buy quickly from a deep pool of active listings
- Wanting uniform, newer construction with consistent finishes
- Expecting shared community amenities or a resort-style setup
The market around Gillespie Park
Gillespie Park is a small community — 34 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34236, 518 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Sarasota.
Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 34236 (Sarasota), 102 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $1.60M ($800/sq ft), down 2.4% year over year, with a median 97 days on market. See the live ZIP 34236 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Gillespie Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Gillespie Park
Live MLS inventory for Gillespie Park. 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 Gillespie Park listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2010 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Gillespie Park Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Gillespie Park listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 919 Goodrich Avenue · $399,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 30, 2026 · listed by Kw Coastal Living Iii
Gillespie Park on the map.
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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
- Alta Vista Elementary or Emma E. Booker Elementary · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Gillespie Park 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 Gillespie Park address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Booker High High School
Recent Developments in Gillespie Park
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Gillespie Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Civic
Manatee County approves one-year moratorium on new data center projects
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year pause on accepting, processing and approving new data center projects. The county wants time to study energy, water and infrastructure effects and write rules. Commissioners said no data center projects are currently planned in the county, and the move follows North Port's 18-month moratorium.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause limits large-load industrial development in Manatee while rules are written, which bears on utility capacity and land use planning. The site is about 11 miles north of Gillespie Park.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - October 2026Development
Proposed 324-unit 1899 Fruitville apartment project in downtown Sarasota falls through
A plan by Bristol Development Group for 324 apartments, called 1899 Fruitville, near Fruitville Road and Washington Boulevard is no longer moving forward. Landlords told tenant business owners the project was voided. It had partial city approvals and was reportedly close to final permitting.
What it may mean for the marketThe loss of 324 planned apartments removes expected rental supply near downtown Sarasota and leaves the cottage commercial cluster in place for now. The site is less than a mile southeast of Gillespie Park.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - October 2026Infrastructure
Manatee County advances $125 million in stormwater and flood mitigation projects
County commissioners are directing $125 million in federal disaster recovery money to 12 county projects and 10 projects across six cities and one town. The largest, about $25 million, would add automated outfall structures in the Pierce Drain area to reduce flooding at Center Lake. Bradenton expects about $16 million for five projects, and no completion dates were given.
What it may mean for the marketDrainage upgrades in repeatedly flooded areas affect local flood exposure, insurance considerations and long-term site readiness. The site is about 8 miles north of Gillespie Park.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - September 2026Civic
Sarasota County opens new $100 million administration building at 1 Apex Road
Sarasota County moved operations into a 121,160 square foot administration building at 1 Apex Road off I-75. It replaces the former building on Ringling Boulevard downtown, which was sold to a developer for about $25 million. Total cost was about $100.15 million, including more than $22 million from a voter-approved surtax.
What it may mean for the marketRelocating county services to the I-75 corridor shifts daily government traffic away from downtown and frees the Ringling Boulevard site for redevelopment. The site is about 8 miles east of Gillespie Park.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - July 2026Infrastructure
Florida's new state budget funds five major Manatee County projects
The 2026 state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis directs 12.4 million dollars to five Manatee County projects, including the Singletary Road Bridge replacement, a 51st Street West extension in Bradenton, and design work for a Fort Hamer Road and I-75 interchange. The list also funds Fresh Start Manatee Phase 2 and the Valor Commons veterans hub.
What it may mean for the marketState funding for road, bridge and interchange work expands transportation infrastructure and supports future growth capacity across Manatee County. The site is about 11 miles north of Gillespie Park.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - July 2026Parks & Amenities
Nathan Benderson Park expansion targets year-round use with new indoor facility
Nathan Benderson Park will add an indoor facility with about 100,000 square feet of hardwood courts for volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and pickleball, plus a new boathouse and storm resilient event space on Regatta Island, funded by 10 million dollars in Florida's 2026 to 2027 budget. Groundbreaking is planned for fall 2026 with completion targeted for August 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAn indoor sports and event venue expands year round recreational capacity and adds a storm resilient facility at an established regional park in Sarasota County. The project is about 6 miles northeast of Gillespie Park, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7)
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Gillespie Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Gillespie Park 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 Gillespie Park.
A small, varied in-town pocket
The housing stock is the story here. A median year built of 1959 and a range stretching from 1941 to 2019 tells you this is a neighborhood that has been added to and renovated over time rather than developed all at once. Median living area sits near 1,827 square feet, modest by newer-build standards and consistent with a central, walkable layout. Expect variation in systems, roofs, and finishes from one address to the next, which is exactly why inspection and renovation budgeting matter more than usual.
Owner-occupancy runs a bit above half, with a homestead share around 57 percent, so a meaningful portion of homes are held long-term rather than turned over quickly. No community amenities surface from current MLS listings; the draw here is location and the character of the individual homes, not shared facilities. Treat this as an in-town enclave where you buy the house and the block, not a package of community perks.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gillespie Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this small and this varied, averages mislead. With no active listings and only two recent closings, pricing a home - to buy or to sell - comes down to reading condition, vintage, and renovation history against sparse data. That is the kind of judgment call we would rather make with you in person than hand you a generic estimate.
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Recently off market in GILLESPIE PARK
Homes in GILLESPIE PARK 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.
- 614 N Osprey Avenue · off market
| Location | Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34236 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 7 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1941–2019 (median 1959) |
| Typical living area | 1,827 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Dog Park, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Access |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 57% |
| Zoned public schools | Sarasota County Schools (verify by address); Alta Vista Elementary or Emma E. Booker Elementary; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2010 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Gillespie Park key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/gillespie-park, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in GILLESPIE PARK, 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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- 7Th Street (5 homes on record)
- 6Th Street (4 homes on record)
- 4Th Street (3 homes on record)
- 8Th Street (3 homes on record)
- N Osprey Avenue (3 homes on record)
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31% of homes for sale in ZIP 34236 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 (2026-10-31).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 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 2010 (16 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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