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VILLA GARDENS in SARASOTA

VILLA GARDENS
Homes for Sale in SARASOTA, FL

Community in SARASOTA · Sarasota County · ZIP 34231
33 homesBuilt 1980–1980
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data19 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · VILLA GARDENS Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
52%
Owner-occupied · VILLA GARDENS
17 of 33 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
48%
Non-owner-occupied · VILLA GARDENS
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 27% out-of-state
100%
Cash buyers · VILLA GARDENS
3 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2023
33
Homes in the community
33 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 19 years of records
Est. 1980
Community established
homes built 1980-1980, median 1980 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 8 in 2008
6.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 33 homes trade a year
The Area Market

The market around VILLA GARDENS

VILLA GARDENS is a small community — 32 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 34231, 410 homes are on the market and 35% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of SARASOTA.

Across Sarasota County, 4,856 homes are active and 1,589 pending (25% under contract).

The housing mix here is 86% villa, 11% single family residence, 3% condominium.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not VILLA GARDENS specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in VILLA GARDENS, 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 50 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 VILLA GARDENS 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 VILLA GARDENS address.

The Strategy

The VILLA GARDENS buying strategy.

If we were buying in VILLA GARDENS 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 VILLA GARDENS.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the VILLA GARDENS market

The housing stock is 33 homes built around 1980, and 52% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in VILLA GARDENS. 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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a VILLA GARDENS 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 VILLA GARDENS.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed VILLA GARDENS sales matched to your home.

Selling in VILLA GARDENS

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in VILLA GARDENS, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

What is your VILLA GARDENS home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in VILLA GARDENS, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.

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.

$2,437/mo
Sarasota County typical true cost to own
$177/mo
Sarasota County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Villa Gardens Market Scorecard

Thin data

Villa Gardens is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
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Median list
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Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
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Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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 VILLA GARDENS?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 33 homes in VILLA GARDENS (public records).
What share of VILLA GARDENS is owner-occupied?
52% of VILLA GARDENS parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in VILLA GARDENS built?
Homes in VILLA GARDENS were built between 1980 and 1980, with a median year built of 1980 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in VILLA GARDENS?
Cash buyers took 100% of VILLA GARDENS sales in the 12 months ending June 2023 (3 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve VILLA GARDENS?
VILLA GARDENS 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 VILLA GARDENS?
The best agent for VILLA GARDENS 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 VILLA GARDENS.
How do I find a top SARASOTA real estate agent who knows VILLA GARDENS?
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 VILLA GARDENS and the wider SARASOTA area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for VILLA GARDENS?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your VILLA GARDENS purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

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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 2007 (23 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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