La Siesta
Condos for Sale in Sarasota, FL
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $580,000, $695 per square foot, a median 160 days on market, sellers accepting 89% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1972 - 1972; 8 of the 8 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 7 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,820 ($7,280 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | SARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34242, 60025 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 5 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1972–1972 (median 1972) |
| Typical living area | 769 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | condos 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Fitness Center, Pool, Clubhouse, Buyer Approval Required, Laundry, Community Mailbox |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $580,000 median across 4 closed sales · $695 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 160 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 0% |
| Zoned public schools | Phillippi Shores Elementary (verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Brookside Middle (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Sarasota High (A, FLDOE 2025-26) |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “LA SIESTA key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/la-siesta, data as of August 2, 2026.
Last 30 days in La Siesta: 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $512,000). As of September 22, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside LA SIESTA 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
La Siesta market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $580K ($695 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 160 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34242 (SARASOTA), 74 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $725K ($657/sq ft), up 27.6% year over year, with a median 86 days on market. See the live ZIP 34242 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
La Siesta is a community of 5 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1972 and 1972 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 769 square feet. 0% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of La Siesta. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in La Siesta; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($580K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 9 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.
16% of homes for sale in ZIP 34242 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 (2026-09-22).
La Siesta Market Scorecard
La Siesta is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $575,000, and homes go under contract in about 186 days.
Typical home value in the 34242 ZIP is $840,035, about 37.9% 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.
Housing distress & ownership in LA SIESTA, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in La Siesta
Live MLS inventory for La Siesta. 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 La Siesta listings as of 2026-09-21, 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 La Siesta Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending La Siesta listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 915 Beach Road #216 · $575,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Jun 26, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 925 Beach Road #310 · $575,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Brick Street Realty
- 915 Beach Road #318 · $530,262 · 2 bd / 1 ba · pending · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Preferred Shore Llc
La Siesta 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, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Sarasota County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Phillippi Shores Elementary (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Public
- Brookside MiddleFLDOE grade A · Public
- Sarasota HighFLDOE grade A · 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 La Siesta address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Sarasota High High School
The La Siesta buying strategy.
If we were buying in La Siesta 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 La Siesta.
A closer look at the La Siesta market
At a median of $695 per square foot, La Siesta 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 5 homes built around 1972, and 0% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in La Siesta. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $842/month (about $10,104/yr) · median of 27 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $842 per month ($10,104 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 27 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. 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.
Tools for a La Siesta buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed La Siesta sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in LA SIESTA
Homes in LA SIESTA 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.
- 925 Beach Road #107 · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 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 2004 (70 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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