VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 in SARASOTA

VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3
Homes for Sale in SARASOTA, FL

Community in SARASOTA · Sarasota County · ZIP 34234
223 homesBuilt 1981–1982Median sale $185K
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Live Market Pulse
36/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2014 → 2026 · 76 at the 2016 peak
0 is VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 36. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$185K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 14.0% vs the prior 12 months
-14.0%
1-yr price change
n = 15 and 13 sales in the two windows
$179/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $242 in 2024
92.5%
Sale vs ask
+185%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $65K median in 2012
Tempo
48days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
15
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
48%
Owner-occupied · VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3
108 of 223 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
52%
Non-owner-occupied · VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 28% out-of-state
69%
Cash buyers · VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3
11 of 16 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
223
Homes in the community
223 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1981
Community established
homes built 1981-1982, median 1981 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 16 in 2006
996sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
6.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 15 of 223 homes trade a year
VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($185K) is down 14.0% from the prior 12 months ($215K) and up 185% since 2012. With about 6 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: Medium (15 and 13 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $185K ($179 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 48 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 14% from the prior 12 months and up 185% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (15 closings in the current window).

VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 is a community of 223 homes in SARASOTA, Sarasota County, built between 1981 and 1982 (median 1981), with a median living area of about 1,173 square feet. 48% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 15 sales each (15 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 14.0% year over year; up 185% since 2012.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K1k1k1k
145 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $61 in 2012 to a $242 peak in 2024; $179 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05020122014201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2022 low; 48 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%105%20122014201620182020202220242026
92.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 15 a year; 15 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0510152004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 16 quit in 2006; 3 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016202220242026
76 at the 2016 peak, 18 in the troughs, 36 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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
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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.

Village Gardens Market Scorecard

Thin data

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

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
n/a
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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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.

Housing distress & ownership in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3, SARASOTA

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

Active inventory in distress
2.6%
2 of 77 listings · short sale 2

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 VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 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 VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 address.

If we were buying in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 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 VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3.

A closer look at the VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 market

At a median of $179 per square foot, VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 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 down 14% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 48 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 223 homes built between 1981 and 1982, and 48% 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 VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.6C · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction2.5/10
Owner Commitment4.8/10
Pricing Power5.0/10

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 (5.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +185% since 2012; Recent Direction -14.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 48% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

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 VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3?
The median sale price in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 was $185K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (15 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 48 days on market (15 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 223 homes in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 (public records).
What share of VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 is owner-occupied?
48% of VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 built?
Homes in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 were built between 1981 and 1982, with a median year built of 1981 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3?
Cash buyers took 69% of VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (11 of 16 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 185% since 2012, from $65K to $185K (Stellar MLS closed records).
What schools serve VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3?
VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 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 VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3?
The best agent for VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3 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 VILLAGE GARDENS PH 3.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 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 2004 (145 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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