Sara Sands
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,394 homes for sale in SARASOTA, FL · median $549,625 · 307 homes for sale in 34236 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 11 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,600,000, $800 per square foot, a median 28 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1958 - 2026 with 1 new construction; 3 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 5 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $21,560 ($21,030 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | SARASOTA, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34236, 34242 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 114 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1957–2024 (median 1967) |
| Typical living area | 2,938 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Security System, Touchless Entry |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $1,600,000 median across 11 closed sales · $800 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 28 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 59% |
| 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, “SARA SANDS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sara-sands, data as of August 2, 2026.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SARA SANDS 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
Sara Sands market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.60M ($800 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 28 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34236 (SARASOTA), 102 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $1.60M ($800/sq ft), down 2.4% year over year, with a median 97 days on market. See the live ZIP 34236 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
Sara Sands is a community of 114 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1957 and 2024 (median 1967), with a median living area of about 2,938 square feet. 59% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Sara Sands. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Sara Sands; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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 ($1.60M) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 11 sales each (11 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.
Sara Sands Market Scorecard
Sara Sands is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $2,968,750, and homes go under contract in about 190 days.
Typical home value in the 34242 ZIP is $840,035, about 37.9% 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.
Housing distress & ownership in SARA SANDS, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sara Sands
Live MLS inventory for Sara Sands. 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 Sara Sands listings as of 2026-09-23, 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 Sara Sands Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Sara Sands listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 5073 Higel Avenue · $2,590,000 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Realty Hub
- 5103 Windward Avenue · $3,347,500 · 3 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Greco Real Estate
Sara Sands 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 Sara Sands 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 Sara Sands address.
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The Sara Sands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sara Sands 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 Sara Sands.
A closer look at the Sara Sands market
At a median of $800 per square foot, Sara Sands 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 housing stock is 114 homes built between 1957 and 2024, and 59% 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 Sara Sands. 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 Sara Sands 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 (6.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +237% since 2012; Owner Commitment 59% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Sara Sands 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 Sara Sands sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 23, 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 (99 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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