OAKWOOD GARDENS
Homes for Sale in SARASOTA, FL

Community in SARASOTA · Sarasota County · ZIP 12582
Median sale $84K
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Live Market Pulse
23/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 81 at the 2022 peak
0 is OAKWOOD GARDENS's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 23. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · OAKWOOD GARDENS Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$84K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 83.7% vs the prior 12 months
-83.7%
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 4 sales in the two windows
$151/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $306 in 2025
69.6%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
72days
Median DOM · closed
1 days at the 2022 low
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
75%
Cash buyers · OAKWOOD GARDENS
3 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
Track record · 22 years of records
4
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 6 in 2019
561sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Oakwood Gardens does not currently show enough active MLS detail to support a data-driven read on pricing or pace. What we can say is that community-level amenities are not identified in current listings, which tells a buyer this is likely a smaller or more understated pocket rather than a marketed, amenity-anchored development.

For now, treat this as a community to evaluate house-by-house rather than by community averages. Pricing here will be driven by the individual home's condition, lot, and recent updates more than by a shared clubhouse, pool, or HOA package.

OAKWOOD GARDENS Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

OAKWOOD GARDENS right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($84K) is down 83.7% from the prior 12 months ($518K). With about 2 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: Low (4 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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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

OAKWOOD GARDENS market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $84K ($151 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 72 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 84% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

Oakwood Gardens sits in St Petersburg, Pinellas County, without a current MLS-documented amenity package, meaning it reads more as a straightforward residential setting than a planned community with shared facilities.

Best for

  • A buyer prioritizing the home itself over a shared amenity package
  • A buyer comfortable evaluating a property on its individual condition and lot rather than community-wide data
  • A buyer targeting the St Petersburg, Pinellas County location without needing a clubhouse or managed common area

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants a documented, amenity-rich community with clubhouse or recreation facilities
  • A buyer who relies heavily on community-level pricing trends to set expectations before shopping
  • A buyer who wants an HOA-managed common area as part of the purchase decision

Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (4 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
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 83.7% year over year.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$250K$500K$750K1k2k
36 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $98 in 2012 to a $306 peak in 2025; $151 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
1 days at the 2022 low; 72 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
70%80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
69.6% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
024620082012202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 6 quit in 2019; 4 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201620222026
81 at the 2022 peak, 23 in the troughs, 23 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

If we were buying in OAKWOOD GARDENS 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 OAKWOOD GARDENS.

Best Buy
A buyer looking for a straightforward St Petersburg property without shared-amenity overhead.
Biggest Risk
Limited current MLS detail means pricing and pace should be confirmed home-by-home, not assumed.
Sweet Spot
Works well for a buyer prioritizing the home and lot over shared recreation or a managed community package.
Avoid If
Skip it if a clubhouse, gated entry, or shared amenity package is a must-have for your search.

A community without a packaged identity

Some communities in Pinellas County are built and marketed around a clubhouse, gated entry, or shared recreation. Oakwood Gardens is not currently one of them, at least based on what active listings show. That absence is itself useful information: it points to a neighborhood where value is tied to the individual property rather than to a shared amenity budget or HOA-maintained common area.

For a buyer, that means due diligence should focus on the home itself, its condition, its lot, and any recent work, rather than assuming a community fee is buying access to shared infrastructure. For a seller, it means the property has to carry its own story. There is no clubhouse or gate to lean on in the listing.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in OAKWOOD GARDENS. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community without a clear amenity narrative or a deep run of current MLS activity, the value we add is grounded, current, on-the-ground comparison work rather than repeating a marketing package. We will tell you plainly what the data does and does not support before you make an offer or set a list price.

OAKWOOD GARDENS in 15 seconds.

Best forA buyer looking for a straightforward St Petersburg property without shared-amenity overhead.
Biggest advantageIndividual home condition, not community branding, drives the value conversation here.
Biggest riskLimited current MLS detail means pricing and pace should be confirmed home-by-home, not assumed.
Sweet spotWorks well for a buyer prioritizing the home and lot over shared recreation or a managed community package.
Avoid ifSkip it if a clubhouse, gated entry, or shared amenity package is a must-have for your search.

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 OAKWOOD GARDENS sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in OAKWOOD GARDENS?
The median sale price in OAKWOOD GARDENS was $84K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in OAKWOOD GARDENS take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 72 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
Do cash buyers compete in OAKWOOD GARDENS?
Cash buyers took 75% of OAKWOOD GARDENS sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (3 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for OAKWOOD GARDENS?
The best agent for OAKWOOD GARDENS 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 OAKWOOD GARDENS.
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A buyer prioritizing the home itself over a shared amenity packageExcellent fit
A buyer comfortable evaluating a property on its individual condition and lot rather than community-wide dataExcellent fit
A buyer targeting the St Petersburg, Pinellas County location without needing a clubhouse or managed common areaExcellent fit
A buyer who wants a documented, amenity-rich community with clubhouse or recreation facilitiesProbably not
A buyer who relies heavily on community-level pricing trends to set expectations before shoppingProbably not
A buyer who wants an HOA-managed common area as part of the purchase decisionProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (36 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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