The Meadows

Started 1974 · Sarasota County · ZIP 34235

An established master-planned golf community east of downtown Sarasota, a lake-and-preserve setting of condos, villas, and single-family homes from the Taylor Woodrow era.

Established master planGolf and country clubLow-fee, no-CDD

Live Market Pulse

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

The Meadows spans condos, villas, garden homes, and single-family residences across many subassociations, so the honest read is by building and parcel, not by one community average.

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Jon's Current Read

"The Meadows is an established master plan, not a new build, so the read centers on age and condition rather than newness. Started in 1974 and built out by Taylor Woodrow into the 1990s, it pairs a low-fee, no-CDD setting (confirm per parcel and association) with a lake-and-preserve landscape and a country club carrying 54 holes of golf. The community is layered with many condo and villa subassociations alongside single-family streets, so the carrying cost and the diligence change a lot by building. On the condos, Florida milestone inspection and structural reserve rules now in effect mean roof, systems, and reserve funding drive the number, and a building that has underfunded reserves can carry a special assessment. Your leverage is choosing the right subassociation and reading the milestone, reserve, roof, and insurance math honestly before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Meadows is an established master-planned community east of downtown Sarasota, started in 1974 on a vision of living where you play, and built out by Taylor Woodrow into the 1990s with a deliberate mix of condos, villas, garden homes, and single-family residences (The Meadows Community Association, 2026; Wikipedia, 2026).

The setting is the draw: lakes, mature landscaping, and miles of walking and biking trails wind through preserves, and The Meadows Country Club carries 54 holes of golf across its courses, with a separate public Meadows Golf Club also on the property (The Meadows Community Association, 2026). Marketing materials describe low HOA fees and no CDD, which should be confirmed per parcel and subassociation.

Because the community is layered with many condo and villa subassociations alongside single-family streets, the carrying cost and the diligence change a lot by building. On the condos in particular, Florida milestone inspection and structural reserve rules now apply, so reserve funding, roof age, and systems drive value and can mean a special assessment in an underfunded building.

The pitch is an established, amenity-rich master plan close to downtown Sarasota, University Town Center, and the Gulf beaches. The work is sorting condo from villa from single-family, and verifying the milestone status, reserves, fees, flood zone, and insurance for the exact home before you fall for a setting.

Quick Match

Who The Meadows is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established golf-and-trails master plan close to downtown Sarasota
Owner-occupants comfortable budgeting reserves and milestone work on an older condo or villa
Buyers who value mature landscaping, lakes, and a country club lifestyle
Buyers who will verify the subassociation fees and milestone status by building

Probably not for

Buyers who want brand-new construction and a builder warranty
Anyone unwilling to read condo reserves, milestone status, and insurance per building
Buyers who need a single uniform housing type and fee across the community
Buyers seeking a waterfront or beachfront address

Market Pulse

How The Meadows is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current The Meadows listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare The Cascades at Sarasota or Sarasota. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Meadows buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

The Meadows on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

The Meadows Country Club carries 54 holes of golf
Tennis, dining, and golf memberships are separate from the HOA
A separate public Meadows Golf Club also operates on the property
Lakes, preserves, and miles of trails wind through the community
Confirm membership tiers and fees with the club directly

The Meadows is an established master-planned community rather than a single uniform subdivision, so the lifestyle depends on the housing type and subassociation. The setting features lakes, mature landscaping, preserves, and miles of walking and biking trails, with The Meadows Country Club carrying 54 holes of golf, tennis, and dining on separate memberships, and a public Meadows Golf Club also on the property. Condos, villas, garden homes, and single-family residences each carry their own subassociation rules and fees. Confirm any specific building's amenities, fees, and reserve status before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The Meadows trades a waterfront address for an established master plan close to everything, with downtown Sarasota, University Town Center, Interstate 75, and the Gulf beaches all a short to moderate drive.

Drive times from The Meadows. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point inside the community.

Downtown Sarasota~15 min · shops, dining, bayfront

University Town Center (UTC)~10 min · regional retail

Interstate 75~10 min · regional access

Sarasota and Lido Key beaches~20 to 30 min · Gulf beaches

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport~15 min · SRQ

Sarasota Memorial Hospital~15 min · major hospital

Nathan Benderson Park~10 min · rowing and recreation

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact parcel. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near The Meadows with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

The Meadows (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Sarasota County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

The Meadows is served by Sarasota County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Meadows address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in The Meadows: the 2025 softening in Sarasota County condo prices, the Florida milestone and structural reserve rules now in effect for older condo buildings, and the established golf-and-trails setting close to downtown. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in The Meadows

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around The Meadows, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe Meadows setting and location support steady demand, with the watch item being how condo reserves and milestone obligations reprice older buildings against the softer 2025 condo market.

Sarasota County condo prices softened in 2025

2025

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: County

County condo median prices fell and inventory rose to a buyer-friendly supply in 2025, giving buyers more leverage on older condo stock like much of The Meadows.

Florida milestone and reserve rules hit older condos

2025

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Structural reserve and milestone inspection rules now apply, so underfunded condo buildings can face special assessments. Read the reserve study per building.

Established golf-and-trails setting near downtown

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Mature landscaping, lakes, trails, and 54 holes of golf close to downtown Sarasota and University Town Center underpin lasting demand for the setting.

Low-fee, no-CDD positioning

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

The community is marketed with low fees and no CDD, a carrying-cost advantage versus newer CDD communities, though condo and villa subassociation dues still apply and should be confirmed.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Meadows, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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January 2026
Market
Sarasota County condos repriced lower as 2025 closed
The REALTOR Association of Sarasota and Manatee year-end report showed Sarasota County condo and townhouse median prices down 15.3 percent to 325,000 and inventory expanded to roughly an 8-month supply, a distinctly buyer-friendly condo market. Why it matters: The condo softening gives buyers leverage on older Meadows condo stock, while reserves and milestone status separate the well-run buildings from the risky ones. Source
January 2025
Regulation
Florida structural reserve rules take full effect for older condos
As of January 1, 2025, condominium associations subject to the structural integrity reserve study requirement can no longer waive or reduce reserve contributions for the nine structural components, and buildings that underfunded reserves must now catch up. Why it matters: For older Meadows condo buildings, this can mean higher monthly assessments or a special assessment, so the reserve study and milestone status are essential diligence. Source
June 2026
Community
The Meadows maintains its established master-plan amenities
The Meadows Community Association describes a setting started in 1974 with lakes, mature landscaping, miles of trails, and a country club carrying 54 holes of golf, plus a separate public Meadows Golf Club on the property. Why it matters: The amenity base and location keep the setting in demand, but the value read still comes down to the building, the housing type, and the reserves. Source

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 Strategy

The The Meadows buying strategy.

If we were buying in The Meadows, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Pick the housing type first. The Meadows spans condos, villas, garden homes, and single-family streets with very different fee and diligence pictures, so the type decides your floor on value.

Read the milestone and reserve status on any condo. Florida structural rules now apply to older condo buildings, so confirm the milestone inspection and reserve funding before you offer.

Verify the subassociation dues and the master association fee. Marketing cites low fees and no CDD, but confirm the exact lines for the specific building and parcel.

Quote insurance and read the roof early. On an older building, roof age and wind mitigation drive the premium, so price the specific home and its reserves.

Use the setting context, and cross-shop a maintenance-included peer such as The Cascades at Sarasota if a newer, single-type community fits better.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated villa or single-family home, or a condo in a well-reserved, milestone-clear building

Biggest Risk

A condo in an underfunded building facing a milestone-driven special assessment

Best Lot

A higher, drier parcel with a lake or preserve outlook, outside the flood zone

Smart Timing

Confirm the subassociation reserves, milestone status, and fees before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Meadows Homes For Sale

What your money buys in The Meadows.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in The Meadows today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Condo Entry

The condos and garden homes are the affordable way into the community. Reserves, milestone status, and roof age drive value, so read the building before the unit.

Lowest entry

The Villa Core

Villas and updated condos on solid lots, the heart of the resale market here, with maintenance-included living among the lakes and trails.

Most inventory

The Top

Larger single-family homes on preferred lake or preserve lots, the homes that hold value best in the master plan.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Condo Entry

The condos and garden homes are the affordable way into the community. Reserves, milestone status, and roof age drive value, so read the building before the unit.

The Villa Core

Villas and updated condos on solid lots, the heart of the resale market here, with maintenance-included living among the lakes and trails.

The Top

Larger single-family homes on preferred lake or preserve lots, the homes that hold value best in the master plan.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in The Meadows, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in The Meadows is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On golf, lake, and preserve frontage, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well The Meadows holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location near downtown SarasotaStrong

Established master plan and amenitiesPositive

HOA and CDD postureLow fee, confirm per parcel

Condo reserves and milestone statusVerify per building

Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Meadows

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The Meadows name spans condos, villas, and single-family homes across many subassociations. The deal is won or lost on the building, the reserves, the milestone status, and the insurance math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.3B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.2/10

Renovation Risk5.0/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on The Meadows is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Lake and preserve outlooks hold value in the master plan
Verify the FEMA flood zone for the exact address
Condos and villas carry subassociation reserves, read them
Higher, drier parcels outside the flood zone hold value
Read the building and reserve picture before the finishes

In an established master plan like The Meadows, the building and the lot are the part of your money the market protects. Lake and preserve outlooks, and units in well-reserved, milestone-clear buildings, hold value better than dated buildings carrying deferred reserves. The unit can be renovated; the reserves, the milestone obligation, and the flood zone cannot. Read the building, the reserve study, and the flood map first, then price the condition of the home against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

The Meadows in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established golf-and-trails master plan close to downtown Sarasota.

Biggest advantageA mature, amenity-rich setting with low fees and no CDD, near downtown and the beaches (confirm per parcel).

Biggest riskCondo reserves and milestone status on older buildings, plus roof, systems, and insurance.

Sweet spotAn updated villa or single-family home, or a well-reserved condo matched honestly to comps.

Avoid ifYou want new construction, a single uniform housing type, or a waterfront address.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Marketed as low fee with no CDD, confirm per parcel
Condos and villas add their own subassociation dues
Country club golf and tennis memberships are separate
Read condo reserves and milestone status per building
Quote insurance and roof age on any older building

It depends on the housing type and subassociation. The Meadows is widely marketed as a low-fee community with no CDD, but condos and villas carry their own subassociation dues on top of the master association fee, while single-family streets carry their own structure. Confirm the exact lines for the specific building and parcel.

The master association typically covers shared common areas, trails, and community upkeep, while condo and villa subassociations add exterior, landscaping, and reserve contributions. The Meadows Country Club golf, tennis, and dining memberships are separate. Confirm what each subassociation covers before you buy.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a The Meadows buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSarasota County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in The Meadows.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in The Meadows

Price it to the housing type, building, and reserves, not a Meadows average.

Selling in The Meadows means pricing to your specific housing type and building, not to a community average that mixes condos, villas, and single-family homes. The reserves, the milestone status, the roof age, and the updates are what set your number.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In The Meadows, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping The Cascades at Sarasota, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your The Meadows home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in The Meadows year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

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.

$1,609/mo

Sarasota County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Sarasota County typical home insurance

No CDD

No community development district bond

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.

The Meadows Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

The Meadows is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Meadows, Florida?

The Meadows is a census-designated place and master-planned community in Sarasota County, east of downtown Sarasota, in ZIP 34235 (Wikipedia, 2026; The Meadows Community Association, 2026).

When was The Meadows built?

The community was started in 1974 and built out by Taylor Woodrow into the 1990s, with a mix of condos, villas, garden homes, and single-family residences added over time (The Meadows Community Association, 2026).

Who developed The Meadows?

The Meadows began in 1974 on Frank Taylor's vision of living where you play, and was developed and expanded by Taylor Woodrow through the 1980s and 1990s (The Meadows Community Association, 2026).

Does The Meadows have golf?

Yes. The Meadows Country Club carries 54 holes of golf across its courses, and a separate public Meadows Golf Club also operates on the property. Golf and tennis memberships are separate from the HOA (The Meadows Community Association, 2026).

Does The Meadows have HOA or CDD fees?

The Meadows is widely marketed as a low-fee community with no CDD, but condos and villas carry their own subassociation dues on top of the master association fee. Confirm the exact fees for the specific building and parcel.

What kinds of homes are in The Meadows?

The community spans condos, villas, garden homes, and single-family residences across many subassociations, so housing type and fees vary a lot by street and building.

What should I check on a condo in The Meadows?

On any older condo, confirm the Florida milestone inspection status and the structural reserve funding, since underfunded buildings can face a special assessment. Read the roof age and quote insurance for the specific building.

What schools serve The Meadows?

The Meadows is part of Sarasota County Schools, with much of the area zoned to Gocio Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned schools for any specific home (Sarasota County Schools, 2026).

How far is The Meadows from downtown Sarasota?

Downtown Sarasota is a short drive west, with University Town Center and Interstate 75 also close. Drive times vary with traffic and your exact start point.

How far is The Meadows from the Gulf beaches?

The Sarasota and Lido Key beaches are reachable to the west, with drive times that vary by destination and traffic. Confirm the route for your specific home.

Should I worry about flood zones in The Meadows?

Flood exposure is parcel specific across Sarasota County. Always run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address during diligence.

Is The Meadows age-restricted?

No. The Meadows is an all-ages community, though its established setting and amenities draw many active-adult owners. Specific subassociations may have their own rules, so confirm before you buy.

Is The Meadows a good investment?

Its established setting, amenities, and location support demand, but this is a condition-driven older-home market where condo reserves, milestone status, roof, and insurability drive the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value.

Why does pricing vary so much in The Meadows?

Because the community spans condos, villas, garden homes, and single-family homes across many subassociations, each with its own age, fees, and reserve picture. The building and the condition, not the Meadows name, set the price.

Who is the best real estate agent for The Meadows?

The best agent for The Meadows is one who actively works Sarasota and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 The Meadows.

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The Verdict

Should you buy in The Meadows?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want an established golf-and-trails master plan near downtown SarasotaExcellent fit

Owner-occupants comfortable budgeting reserves and milestone work on an older condo or villaExcellent fit

Buyers who value mature landscaping, lakes, and a country club lifestyleExcellent fit

Buyers who will read fees, reserves, and milestone status by buildingExcellent fit

Buyers who want a low-fee, no-CDD setting (confirmed per parcel)Excellent fit

Buyers who want brand-new construction and a builder warrantyProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify condo reserves, milestone status, and insurance per buildingProbably not

Buyers who need one uniform housing type and fee across the communityProbably not

Buyers seeking a waterfront or beachfront addressProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget roof and systems work on older buildingsProbably not

Get the inside read on The Meadows

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The Meadows median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in The Meadows, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

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The Meadows

The 60-Second Overview

Who The Meadows is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How The Meadows is performing right now

The Meadows on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in The Meadows

Sarasota County condo prices softened in 2025

Florida milestone and reserve rules hit older condos

Established golf-and-trails setting near downtown

Low-fee, no-CDD positioning

Sarasota County condos repriced lower as 2025 closed

Florida structural reserve rules take full effect for older condos

The Meadows maintains its established master-plan amenities

The The Meadows buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in The Meadows.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well The Meadows holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Meadows

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on The Meadows is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

The Meadows in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a The Meadows buy.

Price it to the housing type, building, and reserves, not a Meadows average.

In The Meadows, condition and view decide your number

What is your The Meadows home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

The Meadows Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in The Meadows?

Get the inside read on The Meadows

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