Knolls
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,742 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $554,895 · 219 homes for sale in 34241 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1978–1978; none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 34 ft). As of November 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Knolls the in Sarasota, FL since 2015, the most recent in December 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).
Last 30 days in Knolls: 1 new listing (median asking $349,000). As of November 2, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Knolls is a single-vintage pocket in Sarasota - every home dates to 1978, with a median around 1,901 square feet. When the bones are this uniform, price is driven almost entirely by condition and updates rather than floor plan or square footage. A renovated kitchen, updated systems, and a reworked layout are what separate one sale from the next here, not the year on the deed.
There are no active listings as of August 2026, and roughly 78% of the 51 homes carry homestead exemptions. That combination points to a tightly held, owner-occupied enclave where inventory surfaces rarely. For a seller, scarcity works in your favor when you do list; for a buyer, patience and readiness to move on the right home matter more than negotiating leverage.
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 KNOLLS THE 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
Knolls is a compact, uniformly-built Sarasota neighborhood of 51 homes, all from 1978, with no community amenities identified in current listings - the appeal is the housing stock and the location, not the extras.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 18 homes in KNOLLS that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1978 and 1978 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 1,729 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 78% are townhomes. 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 Knolls is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in an established, owner-occupied Sarasota neighborhood
- Buyers who want a mid-size 1978 home and are willing to budget for or accept condition variation
- Buyers prepared to act quickly when inventory is thin
Probably not for
- Needing community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
- Wanting new construction or varied, newer floor plans
- Requiring immediate move-in options when there are no active listings
The market around Knolls
Knolls is a small community — 7 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34241, 353 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Sarasota.
Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 50% villa, 20% condominium, 20% single family residence.
In ZIP 34241 (Sarasota), 268 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $685K ($265/sq ft), up 8.8% year over year, with a median 59 days on market. Right now 1 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 12.0 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34241 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Knolls specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Knolls
Live MLS inventory for Knolls. 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 Knolls listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Knolls The Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Knolls The listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 4239 Carriage Drive #36 · $349,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 5, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
Knolls 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 contributors.
Schools
- 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 Knolls 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 Knolls address.
The Knolls buying strategy.
If we were buying in Knolls 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 Knolls.
A single-vintage pocket
Because the entire neighborhood went up in 1978, Knolls reads as cohesive rather than piecemeal. The median living area of about 1,901 square feet reflects the mid-size single-family footprint of that era. Expect the renovation gap to be the real variable: homes that have had roofs, HVAC, electrical, and kitchens addressed will present very differently from those still close to original.
No amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so there's no HOA infrastructure, clubhouse, or shared facilities carrying a monthly cost or a maintenance promise here. What you're buying is a lot, a 1978 house, and proximity to the broader Sarasota area - evaluate each home on its updates and its systems, not on community features it doesn't have.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Knolls. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With zero active listings and a high share of long-held, homesteaded homes, opportunities in Knolls move off-market or disappear fast. We track this neighborhood at the parcel level, understand how 1978 construction ages, and can tell you quickly whether a given home's price reflects genuine updates or just cosmetics - so you don't overpay for a repaint over deferred maintenance.
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| Location | Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34241 |
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| Homes in the community | 51 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1978–1978 (median 1978) |
| Typical living area | 1,901 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | villas 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Deed Restrictions, Buyer Approval Required, Golf, Security, Vehicle Restrictions, Gated Community - No Guard |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 78% |
| Zoned public schools | Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Knolls key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/knolls-the, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in KNOLLS THE, 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.
- Carriage Drive (1 homes on record)
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What it really costs to own in Knolls
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $319/year (about $27/month) across 3 MLS listings (most billed annually; 2026-11-02). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The 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 age | Median build year 1978 across 6 listings. An original roof here would be about 48 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. |
25% 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 (2026-11-02).
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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 2015 (4 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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