Lake Sarasota
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,742 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $554,895 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Market Heat
As of November 2026, Lake Sarasota in Sarasota, FL has 11 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $275,000 to $485,000 (median $425,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 60 recorded sales closed at a median of $389,500, $269 per square foot, a median 34 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1970 - 2000; 13 listings state no HOA; none of the 25 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 33 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,250 ($4,720 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Lake Sarasota: 4 new listings (median asking $392,450), 2 under contract right now, 4 closed sales (median $362,500). As of October 31, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Sarasota
Live MLS inventory for Lake Sarasota. 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.
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Under Contract · 100 daysActive and pending Lake Sarasota listings as of 2026-10-31, 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.
Lake Sarasota right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($390K) is down 2.6% from the prior 12 months ($400K) and up 203% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Very High (60 and 44 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 2, 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 LAKE Sarasota 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
Lake Sarasota market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $390K ($269 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 34 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months and up 203% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (60 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34202 (Sarasota), 218 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $470K ($269/sq ft), down 3.7% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 1 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 34202 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
Lake Sarasota is a community of 1,632 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1950 and 2022 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,663 square feet. 63% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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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 ($390K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($400K) IS the -2.6% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 95 sales each (60 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Lake Sarasota Market Scorecard
Lake Sarasota is currently a strong buyer's market. About 11.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $425,000, and homes go under contract in about 59 days.
Typical home value in the 34241 ZIP is $585,039, about 4.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Lake Sarasota 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
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Sarasota listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Lake
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
VA plans 109,688-square-foot clinic on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to replace Sarasota facility
The VA has awarded a construction lease for a two-story clinic at 2390 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard that would replace the current Sarasota VA Clinic. The building is in design, with construction projected to start in late 2027. Planned services include primary care, mental health, audiology, optometry, dental and telehealth, with more than 120,000 patients served annually.
What it may mean for the marketA larger outpatient campus on the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard corridor adds health-care jobs and a major service destination for east Sarasota and west Manatee commutes. The site is less than a mile northwest of Lake.
Source: WWSB ABC7 (mysuncoast.com) - October 2026Civic
Performing arts foundation starts dispute resolution with Sarasota over proposed center
The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation board began the alternative dispute resolution process under its 2022 agreement with the city after the city proposed amendments. The foundation reported $50 million in private gifts and pledges this spring and is weighing independent development. No decisions have been made on location, funding structure or timeline.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing and site of a major cultural venue remain open, which affects the future of downtown and bayfront destination uses. The project is about 6 miles northwest of Lake, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: SRQ Daily (SRQ Magazine) - October 2026Market
Downtown Sarasota housing pipeline meets a rental market with high vacancy and concessions
Sarasota Magazine tallied projects including Saravela (282 residences), Lumora (178) and 1776 Ringling (52). Apartment List data for September 2026 put metro vacancy at 10.36% and showed 63.81% of properties offering concessions. Sarasota County vacancy fell from 16.17% to 10.70% year over year, while Manatee County rose from 8.83% to 10.07%.
What it may mean for the marketElevated vacancy and widespread concessions point to ample rental supply and negotiating room, while the downtown pipeline keeps adding units. The site is about 6 miles northwest of Lake.
Source: Sarasota Magazine - October 2026Development
Sarasota approves Midtown Plaza redevelopment with 145-room hotel and 91 apartments
City commissioners approved a plan to demolish the aging grocery store at Midtown Plaza. The replacement includes a 145-room hotel and 91 apartments, 23 of them attainably priced. Sarasota Magazine reported the approval came on October 19 for the 3.32-acre southern portion.
What it may mean for the marketAdds rental housing and lodging near the Main Street and Tamiami Trail corridor, replacing a long-underused retail site. The project is about 6 miles northwest of Lake, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: WWSB ABC7 (mysuncoast.com) - 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 project is about 6 miles northwest of Lake, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
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 4 miles northeast of Lake.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota
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 Lake Sarasota buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Sarasota 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 Lake Sarasota.
A closer look at the Lake Sarasota market
At a median of $269 per square foot, Lake Sarasota 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 3% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 34 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 1,632 homes built between 1950 and 2022, and 63% 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 Lake Sarasota. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Lake Sarasota buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (7.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +203% since 2012; Recent Direction -2.6% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 63% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Tools for a Lake Sarasota buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Sarasota sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in LAKE Sarasota
Homes in LAKE Sarasota 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. 11 on record.
- 3925 Allan Place · off market
- 4063 Palau Drive · off market
- 4212 Parry Drive · off market
- 4271 Lago Way · off market
- 6515 Mauna Loa Boulevard · off market
- 6535 Jarvis Road · off market
- 6736 Jarvis Road · off market
- 6816 Mauna Loa Boulevard · off market
| Location | Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 22101, 29526, 34202, 34230 and more |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 1,632 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1950–2022 (median 1983) |
| Typical living area | 1,663 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Dog Park, Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s), None, Security Fencing/Lighting/Alarms |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $389,500 median across 60 closed sales · $269 per sq ft · -2.6% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 34 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 63% |
| 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 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Sarasota key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-sarasota, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in LAKE Sarasota, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Every Home for Sale in Lake Sarasota Right Now (13)
All 13 active and pending Lake Sarasota listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3988 Berkshire Drive · $329,777 · 3 bd / 1.5 ba · listed Oct 24, 2026 · listed by Suncoast Global Realty
- 4277 Santo Avenue · $369,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 18, 2026 · listed by Ms Realty Mickey Schweitzer & Associates Llc
- 6625 Mauna Loa Boulevard · $415,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 15, 2026 · listed by Machado Property Pros
- 4173 Parry Drive · $485,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 9, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
- 6822 Tema Lane · $349,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Oct 1, 2026 · listed by Charity & Weiss International Llc
- 4011 Westminster Drive · $425,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 26, 2026 · listed by Century 21 Schmidt Real Estate
- 3909 Coleridge Place · $314,900 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by House Match
- 3940 Berkshire Drive · $275,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
- 6617 Mauna Loa Boulevard · $475,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 4, 2026 · listed by Kw Coastal Living Ii
- 4054 Palau Drive · $447,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 18, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 6540 Mauna Loa Boulevard · $460,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Home Town Realty, Inc.
- 6609 Mauna Loa Boulevard · $460,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams On The Water S
- 7000 Brentford Road · $330,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by The Orange Real Estate Group
Recently sold in Lake Sarasota
- 3925 Allan Place · sold $300,000
- 7147 Lago Street · sold $325,000
- 6535 Jarvis Road · sold $400,000
- 4063 Palau Drive · sold $415,000
- 6816 Mauna Loa Boulevard · sold $515,000
- 4271 Lago Way · sold $465,000
- 7087 Brentford Road · sold $316,000
- 6736 Jarvis Road · sold $350,000
- 6553 Samoa Drive · sold $437,500
- 4057 Vana Drive · sold $345,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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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.
- Mauna Loa Boulevard (57 homes on record)
- Jarvis Road (51 homes on record)
- Palau Drive (45 homes on record)
- Lancaster Drive (33 homes on record)
- Friendship Drive (27 homes on record)
- Berkshire Drive (24 homes on record)
- Samoa Drive (19 homes on record)
- Vana Drive (18 homes on record)
- Tarawa Drive (18 homes on record)
- Rangi Drive (17 homes on record)
- Java Drive (17 homes on record)
- Mauna Loa Boulevard (15 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 31, 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 (1,208 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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