Laurel Oak Estates
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,742 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $554,895 · 165 homes for sale in 34240 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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Market Heat
As of November 2026, Laurel Oak Estates in Sarasota, FL has 8 homes for sale, asking from $1,295,000 to $2,999,000 (median $1,672,500). 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; 19 of 20 report an HOA (median $369/mo); none of the 20 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).
Last 30 days in Laurel Oak Estates: 3 new listings (median asking $1,699,000), 1 closed sale (median $2,500,000). As of November 2, 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.
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Active · 79 daysActive and pending Laurel Oak Estates listings as of 2026-10-30, 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.
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 November 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).
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.
Laurel Oak Estates Market Scorecard
Laurel Oak Estates is currently a buyer's market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,672,500, and homes go under contract in about 80 days.
Typical home value in the 34240 ZIP is $749,079, about 20.1% 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.
Laurel Oak Estates on the map.
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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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Recent Developments in Laurel Oak Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Laurel Oak Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Civic
Manatee County approves one-year moratorium on new data center projects
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year pause on accepting, processing and approving new data center projects. The county wants time to study energy, water and infrastructure effects and write rules. Commissioners said no data center projects are currently planned in the county, and the move follows North Port's 18-month moratorium.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause limits large-load industrial development in Manatee while rules are written, which bears on utility capacity and land use planning. The site is about 12 miles north of Laurel Oak Estates.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - 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 site is about 1 mile west of Laurel Oak Estates.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - October 2026Infrastructure
Manatee County advances $125 million in stormwater and flood mitigation projects
County commissioners are directing $125 million in federal disaster recovery money to 12 county projects and 10 projects across six cities and one town. The largest, about $25 million, would add automated outfall structures in the Pierce Drain area to reduce flooding at Center Lake. Bradenton expects about $16 million for five projects, and no completion dates were given.
What it may mean for the marketDrainage upgrades in repeatedly flooded areas affect local flood exposure, insurance considerations and long-term site readiness. The site is about 9 miles north of Laurel Oak Estates.
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 6 miles east of Laurel Oak Estates.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - July 2026Infrastructure
Florida's new state budget funds five major Manatee County projects
The 2026 state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis directs 12.4 million dollars to five Manatee County projects, including the Singletary Road Bridge replacement, a 51st Street West extension in Bradenton, and design work for a Fort Hamer Road and I-75 interchange. The list also funds Fresh Start Manatee Phase 2 and the Valor Commons veterans hub.
What it may mean for the marketState funding for road, bridge and interchange work expands transportation infrastructure and supports future growth capacity across Manatee County. The site is about 12 miles north of Laurel Oak Estates.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - July 2026Parks & Amenities
Nathan Benderson Park expansion targets year-round use with new indoor facility
Nathan Benderson Park will add an indoor facility with about 100,000 square feet of hardwood courts for volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and pickleball, plus a new boathouse and storm resilient event space on Regatta Island, funded by 10 million dollars in Florida's 2026 to 2027 budget. Groundbreaking is planned for fall 2026 with completion targeted for August 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAn indoor sports and event venue expands year round recreational capacity and adds a storm resilient facility at an established regional park in Sarasota County. The project is about 5 miles northeast of Laurel Oak Estates, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7)
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 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.
Tools for a Laurel Oak Estates buy.
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Recently off market in Laurel Oak Estates
Homes in Laurel Oak Estates 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.
- 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive · off market
| 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, Gated, Golf, 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.
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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in Laurel Oak Estates
The newest homes for sale in Laurel Oak Estates right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 3321 Charles Macdonald Drive $1,424,000 · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,542 sq ft · listed Oct 30, 2026 Courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
- 3194 Charles Macdonald Drive $1,699,000 · 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,833 sq ft · listed Oct 5, 2026 Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
- 8250 Hugh Alison Place $2,999,000 · 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,163 sq ft · listed Oct 4, 2026 Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
- 7767 Alister Mackenzie Drive $1,650,000 · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,903 sq ft · listed Aug 14, 2026 Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
- 2528 Tom Morris Drive $1,399,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,361 sq ft · listed Jul 12, 2026 Courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
- 7732 Donald Ross Road $1,695,000 · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,686 sq ft · listed May 11, 2026 Courtesy of THE REAL ESTATE STORE
Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Laurel Oak Estates Right Now (7)
All 7 active and pending Laurel Oak Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3321 Charles Macdonald Drive · $1,424,000 · 4 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Oct 26, 2026 · listed by Premier Sotheby'S International Realty
- 3194 Charles Macdonald Drive · $1,699,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Oct 2, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 8250 Hugh Alison Place · $2,999,000 · 5 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Oct 1, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 7767 Alister Mackenzie Drive · $1,650,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 25, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 2528 Tom Morris Drive · $1,399,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Premier Sotheby'S International Realty
- 7732 Donald Ross Road · $1,695,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by The Real Estate Store
- 3171 Dick Wilson Drive · $2,800,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 3, 2026 · listed by Eslinger Realty Inc
Recently sold in Laurel Oak Estates
- 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive · sold $2,500,000
- 3295 Alex Findlay Place · sold $790,000
- 2984 Jeff Myers Circle · sold $1,875,000
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.
- Dick Wilson Drive (23 homes on record)
- Charles Macdonald Drive (20 homes on record)
- Dick Wilson Drive (14 homes on record)
- Dick Wilson Drive (11 homes on record)
- Dick Wilson Drive (11 homes on record)
- Alister Mackenzie Drive (11 homes on record)
- Dick Wilson Drive (10 homes on record)
- Dick Wilson Drive (7 homes on record)
- Dick Wilson Drive (6 homes on record)
- Alister Mackenzie Drive (6 homes on record)
- Alister Mackenzie Drive (4 homes on record)
- Alister Mackenzie Drive (3 homes on record)
What it really costs to own in Laurel Oak Estates
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 $369/month across 20 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 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 1995 across 20 listings. An original roof here would be about 31 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. |
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 30, 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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