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Indian Beach in SARASOTA

Indian Beach
Homes for Sale in SARASOTA, FL

Community in SARASOTA · Sarasota County · ZIP 24234
1,299 homesBuilt 1912–2024Median sale $1.30M
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Live Market Pulse
48/100
Market Heat
Normal for Indian Beach
2013 → 2026 · 89 at the 2022 peak
0 is Indian Beach's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 48. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data26 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Indian Beach Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.30M
Median sold · 12 mo
$502/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $522 in 2022
83.3%
Sale vs ask
+534%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $205K median in 2012
Tempo
89days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
50%
Owner-occupied · Indian Beach
671 of 1345 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
50%
Non-owner-occupied · Indian Beach
incl. 19% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · Indian Beach
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
1,299
Homes in the community
plus 46 vacant residential lots · 1345 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 26 years of records
Est. 1912
Community established
homes built 1912-2024, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 297 in 2021
1,915sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 1299 homes trade a year

The 60-Second Overview

Indian Beach market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.30M ($502 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 89 days on market for closed sales.

Indian Beach is a community of 1,299 homes in SARASOTA, Sarasota County, built between 1912 and 2024 (median 1958), with a median living area of about 1,505 square feet. 50% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 19 sales each (3 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 2000 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$500K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2000 · price vs size
$0$5M$10M5k10k
175 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $151 in 2012 to a $522 peak in 2022; $502 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
11 days at the 2022 low; 89 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
85%90%95%20122014201620182020202220242026
83.3% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 19 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
01002003002004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 297 quit in 2021; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016201820222026
89 at the 2022 peak, 29 in the troughs, 48 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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
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Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Sarasota County scorecard.

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.

Indian Beach Market Scorecard

Thin data

Indian Beach 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
0/0/0
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.

Housing distress & ownership in Indian Beach, SARASOTA

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

Active inventory in distress
1.3%
1 of 77 listings · short sale 1

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
  • Bay Haven School of Basics Plus (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Public Magnet
  • Booker Middle School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Public
  • Booker High School (verify by address)FLDOE grade B · Public

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 Indian Beach address.

The Strategy

The Indian Beach buying strategy.

If we were buying in Indian Beach 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 Indian Beach.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the Indian Beach market

At a median of $502 per square foot, Indian Beach 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 1,299 homes built between 1912 and 2024, and 50% 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 Indian Beach. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Indian Beach buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.

5.0C · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Owner Commitment5.0/10
Pricing Power0.0/10

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 3 factors (5.0). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +534% since 2012; Owner Commitment 50% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 83.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Indian Beach buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSarasota County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Indian Beach.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

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

Selling in Indian Beach

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Indian Beach?
The median sale price in Indian Beach was $1.30M over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Indian Beach take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 89 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Indian Beach?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 1,299 homes plus 46 vacant residential lots in Indian Beach (public records).
What share of Indian Beach is owner-occupied?
50% of Indian Beach parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Indian Beach built?
Homes in Indian Beach were built between 1912 and 2024, with a median year built of 1958 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Indian Beach?
Cash buyers took 67% of Indian Beach sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have Indian Beach home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 534% since 2012, from $205K to $1.30M (Stellar MLS closed records).
What schools serve Indian Beach?
Indian Beach is served by Sarasota County Public Schools, typically Bay Haven School of Basics Plus (verify by address), Booker Middle School (verify by address) and Booker High School (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Indian Beach?
The best agent for Indian Beach 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 Indian Beach.
How do I find a top SARASOTA real estate agent who knows Indian Beach?
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 Indian Beach and the wider SARASOTA area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Indian Beach?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Indian Beach purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (26 streets, ZIP 24234/32666/33756/33775/33785/34230/34234/34237/34238/34243/34292))
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 2000 (175 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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