South Cocoanut Bayou
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
All 2,742 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $554,895 · 293 homes for sale in 34242 · Sarasota County homes for sale
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As of November 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, 5,626 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $503,500, 57 median days on market, with 2,487 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).
South Cocoanut Bayou is a small pocket of just eight homes near the Sarasota bayfront, and the price story here is almost entirely about the structure in front of you. The median living area sits near 4,924 square feet, so these are substantial houses, but with a year-built range running from 1952 to 2013 and a median build year of 1965, condition and level of updating will swing value more than any neighborhood average can tell you.
Right now there are no active listings and nothing has closed in the recent window, so this is a tightly held, low-turnover enclave. For a seller, scarcity works in your favor, but with no recent comparable closings you are pricing in a thin-data environment. For a buyer, patience and readiness matter more than speed; when something trades here, it tends to be because an owner decided to move, not because inventory is routinely available.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
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.
The 60-Second Overview
An eight-home enclave near the Sarasota bayfront with large homes on a wide age spread, where roughly 88% of owners hold homestead and turnover is minimal.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 9 homes in SOUTH COCOANUT BAYOU that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1954 and 2015 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 5,067 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who South Cocoanut Bayou is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold long-term in a quiet, low-turnover enclave near the Sarasota bayfront
- Buyers who want substantial living space and will underwrite a home on its own condition
- Buyers who are patient and ready to move when a rarely available home does come up
Probably not for
- Needing to choose from active inventory on a set timeline
- Wanting shared amenities, since none are identified in current MLS data
- Looking for turnkey uniformity rather than a wide spread of ages and conditions
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.
In ZIP 34242 (Sarasota), 74 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $725K ($657/sq ft), up 27.6% year over year, with a median 86 days on market. See the live ZIP 34242 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
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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Recent Developments in South Cocoanut Bayou
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting South Cocoanut Bayou, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Civic
Manatee County approves one-year moratorium on new data center projects
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year pause on accepting, processing and approving new data center projects. The county wants time to study energy, water and infrastructure effects and write rules. Commissioners said no data center projects are currently planned in the county, and the move follows North Port's 18-month moratorium.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause limits large-load industrial development in Manatee while rules are written, which bears on utility capacity and land use planning. The site is about 14 miles north of South Cocoanut Bayou.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - 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 northeast of South Cocoanut Bayou.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - September 2026Infrastructure
Sarasota Memorial plans outpatient cancer center expansion in Venice, targeted for 2028
Sarasota Memorial plans an outpatient cancer center in Venice expanding the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, which opened in 2020. The first floor would hold radiation oncology, clinics, infusion and imaging, with a shelled second floor and a third floor for endoscopy and gastroenterology. Preliminary work has begun and the build-out is planned for 2028, pending permits.
What it may mean for the marketAdded oncology and outpatient capacity in Venice would improve healthcare access and create medical jobs in south Sarasota County. The project is about 15 miles southeast of South Cocoanut Bayou, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: Sarasota Magazine - September 2026Civic
Sarasota County opens new $100 million administration building at 1 Apex Road
Sarasota County moved operations into a 121,160 square foot administration building at 1 Apex Road off I-75. It replaces the former building on Ringling Boulevard downtown, which was sold to a developer for about $25 million. Total cost was about $100.15 million, including more than $22 million from a voter-approved surtax.
What it may mean for the marketRelocating county services to the I-75 corridor shifts daily government traffic away from downtown and frees the Ringling Boulevard site for redevelopment. The project is about 9 miles east of South Cocoanut Bayou, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
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 14 miles north of South Cocoanut Bayou.
Source: MySuncoast (ABC7) - July 2026Parks & Amenities
Nathan Benderson Park expansion targets year-round use with new indoor facility
Nathan Benderson Park will add an indoor facility with about 100,000 square feet of hardwood courts for volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and pickleball, plus a new boathouse and storm resilient event space on Regatta Island, funded by 10 million dollars in Florida's 2026 to 2027 budget. Groundbreaking is planned for fall 2026 with completion targeted for August 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAn indoor sports and event venue expands year round recreational capacity and adds a storm resilient facility at an established regional park in Sarasota County. The project is about 9 miles northeast of South Cocoanut Bayou, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
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 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 held, condition-driven street
With a homestead share of about 88%, the large majority of these homes are owner-occupied primary residences rather than rentals or second homes. That tends to correlate with long holds and careful upkeep, and it helps explain why there is nothing on the market and no recent closing to anchor a price conversation.
The span from a 1952 build to a 2013 build inside eight homes means you are not buying a uniform product. Expect everything from original mid-century structures to far newer construction, and underwrite each house on its own merits. No community amenities turn up in the current MLS data, so the draw here is the location and the land, not shared facilities.
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.
Why work with Momentum here
In a street this small with no active listings and no recent closings, the comps are thin and the real work is in reading each individual house and timing access to owners who may only sell quietly. We track South Cocoanut Bayou closely, we underwrite condition honestly, and we will tell you plainly when a given home does not justify its ask.
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| Location | Sarasota, Sarasota County, FL · ZIP 34242 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 8 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1952–2013 (median 1965) |
| Typical living area | 4,924 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 88% |
| 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 2005 through 2016; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “South Cocoanut Bayou key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/south-cocoanut-bayou, data as of August 2, 2026.
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.
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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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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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