Laurel Oak Estates in SARASOTA

Laurel Oak Estates
Homes for Sale in SARASOTA, FL

Community in SARASOTA · Sarasota County · ZIP 34240
387 homesBuilt 1990–2016Median sale $1.33M
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Live Market Pulse
45/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2015 → 2026 · 75 at the 2021 peak
0 is Laurel Oak Estates's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 45. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Laurel Oak Estates Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.33M
Median sold · 12 mo
down 10.2% vs the prior 12 months
-10.2%
1-yr price change
n = 22 and 27 sales in the two windows
$403/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $426 in 2024
92.5%
Sale vs ask
Sarasota median: 92.9%
Tempo
49days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
22
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 12 a year
Ownership and context
79%
Owner-occupied · Laurel Oak Estates
304 of 387 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
21%
Non-owner-occupied · Laurel Oak Estates
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
83%
Cash buyers · Laurel Oak Estates
19 of 23 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
387
Homes in the community
387 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1990
Community established
homes built 1990-2016, median 1995 (FL DOR 2025)
5
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 39 in 2007
3,394sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
5.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 22 of 387 homes trade a year
Laurel Oak Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Laurel Oak Estates right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($1.33M) is down 10.2% from the prior 12 months ($1.48M). 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: High (22 and 27 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 3x the typical Sarasota County sale ($1.33M vs $410K, trailing 12 months, Stellar MLS records).

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

Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Laurel Oak Estates market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.33M ($403 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 49 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 10% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (22 closings in the current window).

Laurel Oak Estates is a community of 387 homes in SARASOTA, Sarasota County, built between 1990 and 2016 (median 1995), with a median living area of about 4,048 square feet. 79% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

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 ($1.33M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($1.48M) IS the -10.2% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 28 sales each (22 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
$500K$1M$1.5M20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 10.2% year over year.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M$3M2k5k8k10k
293 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $192 in 2012 to a $426 peak in 2024; $403 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
020040020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2022 low; 49 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
92.5% now vs Sarasota 92.9%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 28 a year; 22 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02040200420082016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 39 quit in 2007; 5 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
75 at the 2021 peak, 13 in the troughs, 45 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

31% of homes for sale in ZIP 34240 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 (2026-08-01).

Laurel Oak Estates Market Scorecard

Balanced

Laurel Oak Estates is currently a balanced market..

$1,325,000
Median sold
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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 Laurel Oak Estates 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 Laurel Oak Estates address.

If we were buying in Laurel Oak Estates 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 Laurel Oak Estates.

A closer look at the Laurel Oak Estates market

At a median of $403 per square foot, Laurel Oak Estates 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 10% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 49 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 387 homes built between 1990 and 2016, and 79% 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 Laurel Oak Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.4C · Buy Score
Recent Direction3.5/10
Owner Commitment7.9/10
Pricing Power5.0/10

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 (5.4). Basis: Recent Direction -10.2% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 79% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.5% 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Laurel Oak Estates?
The median sale price in Laurel Oak Estates was $1.33M over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (22 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Laurel Oak Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 49 days on market (22 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Laurel Oak Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 387 homes in Laurel Oak Estates (public records).
What share of Laurel Oak Estates is owner-occupied?
79% of Laurel Oak Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Laurel Oak Estates built?
Homes in Laurel Oak Estates were built between 1990 and 2016, with a median year built of 1995 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Laurel Oak Estates?
Cash buyers took 83% of Laurel Oak Estates sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (19 of 23 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Laurel Oak Estates?
Laurel Oak Estates 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 Laurel Oak Estates?
The best agent for Laurel Oak Estates 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 Laurel Oak Estates.
How do I find a top SARASOTA real estate agent who knows Laurel Oak Estates?
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 Laurel Oak Estates and the wider SARASOTA area.
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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 (community parcel extract)
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 (293 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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