Sapphire Shores
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 374 homes for sale in Weston, FL · median $774,000
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
As of November 2026, Sapphire Shores in Weston, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1925–2026 with 1 new construction; 2 of the 13 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 9 ft).
Last 30 days in Sapphire Shores: 2 closed sales (median $1,062,500). As of November 7, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Sapphire Shores right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.54M) is up 43.8% from the prior 12 months ($1.07M) and up 277% since 2012. With about 5 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: Medium (8 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 7, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SAPPHIRE SHORES 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
Sapphire Shores market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.54M ($544 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 185 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 44% from the prior 12 months and up 277% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34234 (Sarasota), 243 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $543K ($301/sq ft), down 4.6% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. See the live ZIP 34234 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
Sapphire Shores is a community of 326 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1912 and 2023 (median 1955), with a median living area of about 2,386 square feet. 65% 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 ($1.54M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($1.07M) IS the +43.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 13 sales each (8 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.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Sarasota County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Sarasota County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
14% of homes for sale in ZIP 34234 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 (2026-11-07).
Sapphire Shores Market Scorecard
Sapphire Shores is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $3,222,500, and homes go under contract in about 142 days.
Typical home value in the 34234 ZIP is $277,958, right around 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sapphire Shores
Live MLS inventory for Sapphire Shores. 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 Sapphire Shores listings as of 2026-11-05, 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.
Sapphire Shores 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 contributors.
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 Sapphire Shores listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Sapphire Shores
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sapphire Shores, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
Sarasota commission to hear third appeal for 18-story 1260 N. Palm Residences
The developer of the 18-story, 14-unit condominium tower, formerly called The Obsidian, appeals to the Sarasota City Commission for a third time. A quasi-judicial hearing was scheduled for November 2, 2026. The commission previously denied the project twice.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome will signal how much downtown height and density the city allows on the north edge of the core, affecting future condo inventory. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Sapphire Shores.
Source: Sarasota News Leader - October 2026Civic
Performing arts foundation starts dispute resolution with Sarasota over proposed center
The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation board began the alternative dispute resolution process under its 2022 agreement with the city after the city proposed amendments. The foundation reported $50 million in private gifts and pledges this spring and is weighing independent development. No decisions have been made on location, funding structure or timeline.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing and site of a major cultural venue remain open, which affects the future of downtown and bayfront destination uses. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Sapphire Shores.
Source: SRQ Daily (SRQ Magazine) - October 2026Market
Downtown Sarasota housing pipeline meets a rental market with high vacancy and concessions
Sarasota Magazine tallied projects including Saravela (282 residences), Lumora (178) and 1776 Ringling (52). Apartment List data for September 2026 put metro vacancy at 10.36% and showed 63.81% of properties offering concessions. Sarasota County vacancy fell from 16.17% to 10.70% year over year, while Manatee County rose from 8.83% to 10.07%.
What it may mean for the marketElevated vacancy and widespread concessions point to ample rental supply and negotiating room, while the downtown pipeline keeps adding units. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Sapphire Shores.
Source: Sarasota Magazine - 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 4 miles southeast of Sapphire Shores.
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 6 miles north of Sapphire Shores.
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 8 miles north of Sapphire Shores.
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 Sapphire Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sapphire Shores 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 Sapphire Shores.
A closer look at the Sapphire Shores market
At a median of $544 per square foot, Sapphire Shores 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 up 44% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 185 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 326 homes built between 1912 and 2023, and 65% 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 Sapphire Shores. 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 Sapphire Shores 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 4 factors (6.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +277% since 2012; Recent Direction +43.8% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 65% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 79.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Tools for a Sapphire Shores buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sapphire Shores sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Sapphire Shores
Homes in Sapphire Shores 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. 2 on record.
- 455 Acacia Drive · off market
- 4875 Brywill Circle · off market
| Location | Weston, FL |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Deed Restrictions, Security Gate, Security System |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $3,222,500 · 2.2 months of supply |
| 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 November 6, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sapphire Shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sapphire-shores, data as of November 6, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in SAPPHIRE SHORES, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in Sapphire Shores
The newest homes for sale in Sapphire Shores right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 4946 Brywill Circle $1,495,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,534 sq ft · listed Oct 7, 2026 Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
- 359 N Shore Drive $4,950,000 · 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,913 sq ft · listed Feb 21, 2026 Courtesy of CHARITY & WEISS INTERNATIONAL LLC
Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Sapphire Shores Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Sapphire Shores listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 4946 Brywill Circle · $1,495,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Oct 6, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 359 N Shore Drive · $4,950,000 · 5 bd / 5 ba · listed Aug 8, 2026 · listed by Charity & Weiss International Llc
Recently sold in Sapphire Shores
- 455 Acacia Drive · sold $825,000
- 4875 Brywill Circle · sold $1,300,000
- 418 Sapphire Drive · sold $1,080,000
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.
- Sapphire Terrace (4 homes on record)
- Sapphire Street (2 homes on record)
- Sapphire Street (2 homes on record)
- Sapphire Terrace (2 homes on record)
- Sapphire Terrace (1 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 5, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 34234/34236)) |
| 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 (143 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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