SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU in SARASOTA

SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU
Homes for Sale in SARASOTA, FL

Community in SARASOTA · Sarasota County · ZIP 34242
8 homesBuilt 1952–2013
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
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For sale · pending
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Ownership and context
88%
Owner-occupied · SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU
7 of 8 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
12%
Non-owner-occupied · SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2016
8
Homes in the community
8 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1952
Community established
homes built 1952-2013, median 1965 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2020
peaked at 2 in 2009

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.

Housing distress & ownership in SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU, SARASOTA

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 73 listings

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools

In short
  • 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.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU address.

If we were buying in SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU 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 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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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 SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU sales matched to your home.

What is your SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU home worth?

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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.

$2,120/mo
Brevard County typical true cost to own
$196/mo
Brevard County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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

Thin data

South Cocoanut Bayou is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 8 homes in SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU (public records).
What share of SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU is owner-occupied?
88% of SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU built?
Homes in SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU were built between 1952 and 2013, with a median year built of 1965 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU?
Cash buyers took 67% of SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU sales in the 12 months ending June 2016 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU?
SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU is served by Sarasota County Public Schools, typically Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU?
The best agent for SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU 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 SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU.
How do I find a top SARASOTA real estate agent who knows SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU and the wider SARASOTA area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-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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