Turtle Rock
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
As of November 2026, Turtle Rock in FL has 6 homes for sale and 3 pending, asking from $649,000 to $860,000 (median $714,450). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1994 - 2001; 21 of 21 report an HOA (median $275/mo); none of the 21 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft).
Last 30 days in Turtle Rock: 1 new listing (median asking $699,900), 3 under contract right now. As of November 7, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Turtle Rock
Live MLS inventory for Turtle Rock. 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 · 142 daysTop listing
Active · 293 days
Active · 126 days
Active · 18 days
Active · 74 days
Active · 84 days
Under Contract · 3 days
Under Contract · 10 days
Under Contract · 42 daysActive and pending Turtle Rock listings as of 2026-11-02, 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.
Turtle Rock right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($675K) is up 8.0% from the prior 12 months ($625K) and up 80% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: High (25 and 16 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 7, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside TURTLE ROCK 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
Turtle Rock market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $675K ($295 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 74 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 8% from the prior 12 months and up 80% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (25 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33803 (Sarasota), 179 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $362K ($201/sq ft), up 4.9% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 4 active listings. See the live ZIP 33803 housing market and the Polk County market.
Turtle Rock is a community of 753 homes in Sarasota, Sarasota County, built between 1994 and 2017 (median 1997), with a median living area of about 2,693 square feet. 79% 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 Turtle Rock. Swipe to explore the community.
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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 ($675K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($625K) IS the +8.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 33 sales each (25 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.
20% of homes for sale in ZIP 34238 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-07).
Turtle Rock Market Scorecard
Turtle Rock is currently a seller's market. About 3.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $714,450, and homes go under contract in about 105 days.
Typical home value in the 34238 ZIP is $496,663, about 6.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
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.
Turtle Rock 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 contributors.
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 Turtle Rock listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Turtle Rock
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Turtle Rock, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
VA plans 109,688-square-foot clinic on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to replace Sarasota facility
The VA has awarded a construction lease for a two-story clinic at 2390 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard that would replace the current Sarasota VA Clinic. The building is in design, with construction projected to start in late 2027. Planned services include primary care, mental health, audiology, optometry, dental and telehealth, with more than 120,000 patients served annually.
What it may mean for the marketA larger outpatient campus on the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard corridor adds health-care jobs and a major service destination for east Sarasota and west Manatee commutes. The site is about 4 miles north of Turtle Rock.
Source: WWSB ABC7 (mysuncoast.com) - October 2026Civic
Performing arts foundation starts dispute resolution with Sarasota over proposed center
The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation board began the alternative dispute resolution process under its 2022 agreement with the city after the city proposed amendments. The foundation reported $50 million in private gifts and pledges this spring and is weighing independent development. No decisions have been made on location, funding structure or timeline.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing and site of a major cultural venue remain open, which affects the future of downtown and bayfront destination uses. The project is about 7 miles northwest of Turtle Rock, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: SRQ Daily (SRQ Magazine) - October 2026Market
Downtown Sarasota housing pipeline meets a rental market with high vacancy and concessions
Sarasota Magazine tallied projects including Saravela (282 residences), Lumora (178) and 1776 Ringling (52). Apartment List data for September 2026 put metro vacancy at 10.36% and showed 63.81% of properties offering concessions. Sarasota County vacancy fell from 16.17% to 10.70% year over year, while Manatee County rose from 8.83% to 10.07%.
What it may mean for the marketElevated vacancy and widespread concessions point to ample rental supply and negotiating room, while the downtown pipeline keeps adding units. The site is about 7 miles northwest of Turtle Rock.
Source: Sarasota Magazine - October 2026Development
Sarasota approves Midtown Plaza redevelopment with 145-room hotel and 91 apartments
City commissioners approved a plan to demolish the aging grocery store at Midtown Plaza. The replacement includes a 145-room hotel and 91 apartments, 23 of them attainably priced. Sarasota Magazine reported the approval came on October 19 for the 3.32-acre southern portion.
What it may mean for the marketAdds rental housing and lodging near the Main Street and Tamiami Trail corridor, replacing a long-underused retail site. The project is about 7 miles northwest of Turtle Rock, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: WWSB ABC7 (mysuncoast.com) - 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 project is about 7 miles northwest of Turtle Rock, elsewhere in Sarasota County.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota - 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 site is about 7 miles northeast of Turtle Rock.
Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota
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 Turtle Rock buying strategy.
If we were buying in Turtle Rock 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 Turtle Rock.
A closer look at the Turtle Rock market
At a median of $295 per square foot, Turtle Rock 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 trailing-12-month median up 8% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 74 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 753 homes built between 1994 and 2017, and 79% 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 Turtle Rock. 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 Turtle Rock 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 4 factors (6.7). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +80% since 2012; Recent Direction +8.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 79% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Tools for a Turtle Rock 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 Turtle Rock sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Turtle Rock
Homes in Turtle Rock that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 3 on record.
- 4769 Sweetmeadow Circle · off market
- 4839 Sweetmeadow Circle · off market
- 8315 Deerbrook Circle · off market
| Location | FL |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Gated Community - Guard, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Deed Restrictions, Clubhouse, Pool |
| For sale right now | 6 active, 3 pending · median asking $714,450 · 3.4 months of supply |
| 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 November 6, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Turtle Rock key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/turtle-rock, data as of November 6, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in TURTLE ROCK, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in Turtle Rock
The newest homes for sale in Turtle Rock right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 5179 Little Brook Court $699,900 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,310 sq ft · listed Oct 16, 2026 Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
- 5127 Hanging Moss Lane $675,000 · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,090 sq ft · listed Aug 21, 2026 Courtesy of LPT REALTY, LLC
- 5113 Far Oak Circle $649,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,366 sq ft · listed Aug 11, 2026 Courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
- 4824 Hanging Moss Lane $729,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,384 sq ft · listed Jun 30, 2026 Courtesy of AMERICAN PROPERTY GROUP
- 5026 Hanging Moss Lane $860,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,916 sq ft · listed Jun 14, 2026 Courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
- 5121 Glade Fern Court $839,000 · 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,900 sq ft · listed Jan 14, 2026 Courtesy of ILENE MIRMAN REALTY INC
Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Turtle Rock Right Now (9)
All 9 active and pending Turtle Rock listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 5179 Little Brook Court · $699,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 15, 2026 · listed by Michael Saunders & Company
- 4804 Benchmark Court · $1,099,999 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Oct 15, 2026 · listed by Cp Realty International
- 5111 Brooksbend Circle · $899,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Oct 10, 2026 · listed by Premier Sotheby'S International Realty
- 4708 Sweetmeadow Circle · $795,000 · 5 bd / 5 ba · pending · listed Sep 15, 2026 · listed by Sarasellssarasota.Com
- 5127 Hanging Moss Lane · $675,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 7, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc
- 5113 Far Oak Circle · $649,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 24, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
- 4824 Hanging Moss Lane · $729,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 8, 2026 · listed by American Property Group
- 5026 Hanging Moss Lane · $860,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 8, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Alliance Group
- 5121 Glade Fern Court · $839,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 8, 2026 · listed by Ilene Mirman Realty Inc
Recently sold in Turtle Rock
- 4839 Sweetmeadow Circle · sold $850,000
- 8315 Deerbrook Circle · sold $750,000
- 4769 Sweetmeadow Circle · sold $780,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Sabal Lake Circle (53 homes on record)
- Sweetmeadow Circle (39 homes on record)
- Nice Way (37 homes on record)
- Hanging Moss Lane (26 homes on record)
- Far Oak Circle (20 homes on record)
- Great Meadow Drive (19 homes on record)
- Timber Chase Way (18 homes on record)
- Far Oak Circle (16 homes on record)
- Meadow Rush Loop (16 homes on record)
- Sweetmeadow Circle (15 homes on record)
- Deerbrook Circle (15 homes on record)
- Sweetmeadow Circle (9 homes on record)
What it really costs to own in Turtle Rock
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $275/month across 21 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-07). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
|---|---|
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Sarasota County is $2,126/yr (4,849 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1997 across 18 listings. An original roof here would be about 29 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (21 streets, ZIP 33801/33803/33813/34229/34238/34241)) |
| 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 (513 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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