Laurel Oak Estates
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,394 homes for sale in SARASOTA, FL · median $549,625 · 126 homes for sale in 34240 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Market Heat
As of September 2026, Laurel Oak Estates in Sarasota, FL has 5 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $1,295,000 to $2,900,000 (median $1,675,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 22 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,325,000, $403 per square foot, a median 49 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking (-10% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1991 - 2002; 17 of 18 report an HOA (median $369/mo); none of the 9 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 31 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $17,860 ($17,330 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | SARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34240, 34241 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 387 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1990–2016 (median 1995) |
| Typical living area | 4,048 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Gated Community - Guard, Deed Restrictions, Golf, Gated, Gated Community, Security |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $1,325,000 median across 22 closed sales · $403 per sq ft · -10.2% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 49 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 79% |
| 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, “Laurel Oak Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/laurel-oak-estates, data as of August 2, 2026.
Last 30 days in Laurel Oak Estates: 1 new listing (median asking $1,295,000), 1 under contract right now. As of September 22, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Laurel Oak Estates
Live MLS inventory for Laurel Oak Estates. 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 Laurel Oak Estates 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 Laurel Oak Estates Right Now (5)
All 5 active and pending Laurel Oak Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 7767 Alister Mackenzie Drive · $1,675,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 25, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 2528 Tom Morris Drive · $1,425,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 18, 2026 · listed by Premier Sotheby'S International Realty
- 7732 Donald Ross Road · $1,695,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by The Real Estate Store
- 3171 Dick Wilson Drive · $2,900,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Eslinger Realty Inc
- 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive · $2,695,000 · 5 bd / 6.5 ba · pending · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
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).
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· Updated September 22, 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).
In ZIP 34240 (SARASOTA), 452 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $324K ($223/sq ft), down 3.5% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. See the live ZIP 34240 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
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).
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 ($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.
30% 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 (2026-09-22).
Laurel Oak Estates Market Scorecard
Laurel Oak Estates is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,675,000, and homes go under contract in about 54 days.
Typical home value in the 34240 ZIP is $744,672, about 18.4% 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 Laurel Oak Estates, 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.
Laurel Oak Estates 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
- 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.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Sarasota High High School
The Laurel Oak Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Laurel Oak Estates 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 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.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Laurel Oak Estates 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 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
- HOA dues reported around $369/month (about $4,428/yr) · median of 155 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $369 per month ($4,428 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 155 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 Laurel Oak Estates buy.
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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 (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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