South Cocoanut Bayou
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,394 homes for sale in SARASOTA, FL · median $549,625 · 248 homes for sale in 34242 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU 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.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in South Cocoanut Bayou in Sarasota, FL since 2005, the most recent in June 2016. Across Sarasota as a whole, 6 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $503,500, 57 median days on market, with 28 homes for sale today. At that median and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,790 ($6,250 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around South Cocoanut Bayou
South Cocoanut Bayou is a small community — 15 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2020 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34242, 371 homes are on the market and 13% are under contract — a slower corner of Sarasota.
Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not South Cocoanut Bayou 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
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent South Cocoanut Bayou listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The South Cocoanut Bayou buying strategy.
If we were buying in South Cocoanut Bayou 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 South Cocoanut Bayou.
A closer look at the South Cocoanut Bayou market
The housing stock is 8 homes built between 1952 and 2013, and 88% 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 South Cocoanut Bayou. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 South Cocoanut Bayou 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 South Cocoanut Bayou sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in South Cocoanut Bayou, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Brevard 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 · Brevard 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.
South Cocoanut Bayou Market Scorecard
South Cocoanut Bayou is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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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.
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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 (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 2005 (14 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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