Laurel Park
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 85 closed sales in Laurel Park in Sarasota, FL since 2004, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $258,000 to $1,375,000 (median $1,072,000), on homes of 1,713 to 2,272 sq ft. Across Sarasota as a whole, 5,626 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $503,500, 57 median days on market, with 2,487 homes for sale today. At that median and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $14,450 ($13,920 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and lot, not by any uniform product type. The homes span more than a century of building, from 1901 to 2024, with the median year built at 1954, so you're buying into a mix of restored historic structures, teardown-and-rebuild sites, and newer infill. Two closely similar square footages can trade far apart depending on whether a house has been renovated or is waiting for the work.
With zero active listings in this snapshot, supply is the story. When nothing is on the market, sellers who do list set the pace and well-prepared buyers have to move when a home surfaces. Expect to act on condition and location rather than wait for a wide menu of choices.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Laurel Park 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
Laurel Park is a small, close-in Sarasota pocket of roughly 380 homes with a median size near 1,847 square feet. The housing stock is unusually varied in age, which shapes nearly everything about how it trades.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 94 homes in Laurel Park that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1922 and 2018 (median 1963), with a median living area of about 1,206 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 99% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Laurel Park is best for.
Best for
- Buying to settle into a close-in, walkable Sarasota location
- Buyers who can evaluate an older home's condition and budget for the work
- Buyers prepared to move quickly when a scarce listing comes to market
Probably not for
- Needing a wide, ready selection of homes to tour right now
- Wanting shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gym
- Looking for uniform, newer construction rather than a mixed-age stock
The market around Laurel Park
Laurel Park is a small community — 212 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32608, 385 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Sarasota.
Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 98% single family residence, 1% townhouse, 1% half duplex.
In ZIP 32608 (Sarasota), 599 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $370K ($213/sq ft), down 4.5% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. Right now 154 active and 71 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32608 housing market and the Alachua County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Laurel Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Laurel Park listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Laurel Park
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Laurel Park, 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 Park.
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 northeast of Laurel Park.
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 Park.
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 8 miles east of Laurel Park.
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 Park.
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 7 miles northeast of Laurel Park, 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 Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Laurel Park 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 Park.
A century-wide housing stock in a tight pocket
The defining fact of Laurel Park is the build range: 1901 to 2024, with the midpoint at 1954. That means older cottages, mid-century houses, and modern rebuilds sit within the same few blocks. Buyers should underwrite each property on its own merits - systems, foundation, roof, and whether updates are cosmetic or structural - because the median year built tells you nothing about the house you're actually standing in.
At about 1,847 median living square feet, these are modestly scaled homes rather than sprawling floor plans. The homestead share sits near 44 percent, so a meaningful portion of owners occupy their homes while the balance is held otherwise. No community amenities turn up in current MLS listings; the draw here is the location and the character of the individual homes, not shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Laurel Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market with no active inventory and a century-wide spread of housing rewards preparation over patience. We help buyers get positioned to act when a home surfaces and underwrite condition realistically, and we help sellers price against a very mixed comp set where a renovated house and an original one can look identical on paper but trade worlds apart.
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| Location | Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 32608, 32839, 34208, 34228 and more |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 380 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1901–2024 (median 1954) |
| Typical living area | 1,847 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 44% |
| 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 Park key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/laurel-park, data as of August 2, 2026.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (11 streets, ZIP 32608/32809/32839/34208/34228/34230/34234/34236/34243/34275)) |
| 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 (85 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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