Gulf Gate East in Sarasota

Gulf Gate East
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL

Community in Sarasota · Sarasota County · ZIP 34230
391 homesBuilt 1980–1987Median sale $535K
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Live Market Pulse
43/100
Market Heat
Normal for Gulf Gate East
2013 → 2026 · 91 at the 2021 peak
0 is Gulf Gate East's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 43. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, Gulf Gate East in FL has 3 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1980 - 1986; 15 of 15 report an HOA (median $25/mo); none of the 15 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 19 ft).

Last 30 days in Gulf Gate East: 1 closed sale (median $430,000). As of November 7, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Gulf Gate East Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$535K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 4.5% vs the prior 12 months
-4.5% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 15 sales in the two windows
$277/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $361 in 2024
88.7%
Sale vs ask
+195%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $182K median in 2012
Tempo
19days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2021 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 9 a year
Ownership and context
70%
Owner-occupied · Gulf Gate East
274 of 391 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
30%
Non-owner-occupied · Gulf Gate East
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Gulf Gate East
4 of 12 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
391
Homes in the community
391 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
1980–1987
Years homes were built
median 1983 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 28 in 2006
1,811sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 9 of 391 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gulf Gate East

Live MLS inventory for Gulf Gate East. 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 Gulf Gate East listings as of 2026-11-04, 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.

Gulf Gate East Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Gulf Gate East right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($535K) is down 4.5% from the prior 12 months ($560K) and up 195% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Medium (9 and 15 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated November 7, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside GULF GATE EAST 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.

4352 KINGSTON LOOP
$625K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,891 sqft
4352 KINGSTON LOOP
Listed by LOYD ROBBINS & CO. LLC
3883 ALAMANDA DRIVE
$369K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft
3883 ALAMANDA DRIVE
Listed by NEXTHOME EXCELLENCE
3828 EASTON STREET
$620K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,095 sqft
3828 EASTON STREET
Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICE
6640 WATERFORD LANE
$490K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft
6640 WATERFORD LANE
Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
3761 AMAPOLA LANE
$449K · 0.3 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft
3761 AMAPOLA LANE
Listed by CP REALTY INTERNATIONAL
4060 JARDIN LANE
$410K · 0.3 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,782 sqft
4060 JARDIN LANE
Listed by PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

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

The 60-Second Overview

Gulf Gate East market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $535K ($277 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 19 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months and up 195% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (9 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 34230 (Sarasota), 98 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $390K ($269/sq ft), down 4.8% year over year, with a median 25 days on market. See the live ZIP 34230 housing market and the Sarasota County market.

Gulf Gate East is a community of 391 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1980 and 1987 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,978 square feet. 70% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 25 sales each (9 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 4.5% year over year; up 195% since 2012.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$250K$500K$750K1k2k3k
272 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $120 in 2012 to a $361 peak in 2024; $277 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
020406020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2021 low; 19 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
88.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 25 a year; 9 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0102030200420082016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 28 quit in 2006; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201420162018202220242026
91 at the 2021 peak, 24 in the troughs, 43 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

20% of homes for sale in ZIP 34238 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 (2026-11-07).

Gulf Gate East Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Gulf Gate East is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $619,900, and homes go under contract in about 111 days.

3.0
Months supply
$619,900
Median list
$542,500
Median sold
$330
Per sqft
111
Days on mkt
3/0/12
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34238 ZIP is $496,663, about 6.5% 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.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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 Gulf Gate East 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 Gulf Gate East address.

If we were buying in Gulf Gate East 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 Gulf Gate East.

A closer look at the Gulf Gate East market

At a median of $277 per square foot, Gulf Gate East 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 trailing-12-month median down 4% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 19 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 391 homes built between 1980 and 1987, and 70% 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 Gulf Gate East. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.1C+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction4.9/10
Owner Commitment7.0/10
Pricing Power2.5/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +195% since 2012; Recent Direction -4.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 70% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 88.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Gulf Gate East

Homes in Gulf Gate East 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.

Gulf Gate East key facts
LocationFL
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersDeed Restrictions, Fence Restrictions, Vehicle Restrictions, Buyer Approval Required, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, Secured Garage/Parking
For sale right now3 active, 0 pending · median asking $619,900 · 2.8 months of supply
Zoned public schoolsSarasota County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply

Data as of November 6, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Gulf Gate East key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/gulf-gate-east, data as of November 6, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in GULF GATE EAST, 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 25 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-11-04)

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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Just listed in Gulf Gate East

The newest homes for sale in Gulf Gate East right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Gulf Gate East Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Gulf Gate East listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

What it really costs to own in Gulf Gate East

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

HOA duesMLS listings here mostly enter dues as billed annually, but the median entry is only $299/year across 16 listings (2026-11-07), which usually means a quarterly or monthly amount was entered as annual. Ask the association for the current dues.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Sarasota County is $2,126/yr (4,849 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.
Roof and ageMedian build year 1982 across 15 listings. An original roof here would be about 44 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Gulf Gate East?
The median sale price in Gulf Gate East was $535K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (9 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Gulf Gate East take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 19 days on market (9 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Gulf Gate East?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 391 homes in Gulf Gate East (public records).
What share of Gulf Gate East is owner-occupied?
70% of Gulf Gate East parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Gulf Gate East built?
Homes in Gulf Gate East were built between 1980 and 1987, with a median year built of 1983 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Gulf Gate East?
Cash buyers took 33% of Gulf Gate East sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (4 of 12 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have Gulf Gate East home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 195% since 2012, from $182K to $535K (Stellar MLS closed records).
What schools serve Gulf Gate East?
Gulf Gate East 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 Gulf Gate East?
The best agent for Gulf Gate East 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 Gulf Gate East.
How do I find a top Sarasota real estate agent who knows Gulf Gate East?
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 Gulf Gate East and the wider Sarasota area.
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Where is Gulf Gate East, and what county is it in?
Gulf Gate East is in Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL, ZIP codes 34230, 34238.
Is Gulf Gate East a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Gulf Gate East: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $535K (9 sales), 11% above the Sarasota median of $480K; homes took a median 19 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 391 homes, 70% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); listings report Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address), Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high, Magnet and choice options may apply as the zoned schools. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 4, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34230/34238))
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 (272 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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