Whitfield Estates in Sarasota

Whitfield Estates
Homes for Sale in Sarasota, FL

All 2,742 homes for sale in Sarasota, FL · median $554,895 · 216 homes for sale in 34243 · Manatee County homes for sale

Community in Sarasota · Manatee County · ZIP 34243
865 homesBuilt 1918–2024Median sale $748K
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Live Market Pulse
30/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 72 at the 2021 peak
0 is Whitfield Estates's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 30. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, Whitfield Estates in Sarasota, FL has 4 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $510,000 to $5,500,000 (median $1,124,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 12 recorded sales closed at a median of $747,500, $290 per square foot, a median 41 days on market, sellers accepting 89% of original asking (+15% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1925 - 2005; 6 of 18 report an HOA (median $2/mo); 2 of the 18 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 14 ft). At the median price and Manatee County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.29 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,930 ($12,220 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Whitfield Estates Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$748K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 15.0% vs the prior 12 months
+15.0% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 12 and 11 sales in the two windows
$290/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $342 in 2024
88.8%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
41days
Median DOM · closed
7 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
12
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
68%
Owner-occupied · Whitfield Estates
603 of 885 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
32%
Non-owner-occupied · Whitfield Estates
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
42%
Cash buyers · Whitfield Estates
5 of 12 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
865
Homes in the community
plus 20 vacant residential lots · 885 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
1918–2024
Years homes were built
median 1972 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
6
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 181 in 2007
2,212sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 12 of 865 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Whitfield Estates

Live MLS inventory for Whitfield Estates. 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 and pending Whitfield Estates listings as of 2026-11-01, 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.

Whitfield Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Whitfield Estates right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($748K) is up 15.0% from the prior 12 months ($650K). 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 (12 and 11 sales in the two windows).

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

· Updated November 2, 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 Whitfield Estates 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.

302 BRADEN AVENUE
$2.10M · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,313 sqft
302 BRADEN AVENUE
Listed by PALM PARADISE REALTY GROUP
323 SUWANEE AVENUE
$850K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,551 sqft
323 SUWANEE AVENUE
Listed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
$2.95M · 0.4 mi away
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,027 sqft
7927 LONGBAY BOULEVARD
Listed by FINE PROPERTIES
8479 PINEWOOD ROAD
$749K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,611 sqft
8479 PINEWOOD ROAD
Listed by DOUGLAS ELLIMAN
361 SCOTT AVENUE
$549K · 0.5 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,109 sqft
361 SCOTT AVENUE
Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
7538 WESTMORELAND DRIVE
$1.70M · 0.9 mi away
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,730 sqft
7538 WESTMORELAND DRIVE
Listed by SARABAY REAL ESTATE INC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Whitfield Estates market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $748K ($290 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 41 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 15% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (12 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 34243 (Sarasota), 140 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $405K ($224/sq ft), down 1.2% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. See the live ZIP 34243 housing market and the Sarasota County market.

Whitfield Estates is a community of 865 homes in Sarasota, Manatee County, built between 1918 and 2024 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 1,844 square feet. 68% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 12 sales each (12 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
$200K$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 15.0% year over year.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2k4k6k
162 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $235 in 2012 to a $342 peak in 2024; $290 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
7 days at the 2022 low; 41 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
88.8% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 12 a year; 12 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0501001502004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 181 quit in 2007; 6 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2016202220242026
72 at the 2021 peak, 28 in the troughs, 30 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Whitfield Estates Market Scorecard

Balanced

Whitfield Estates is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,124,500, and homes go under contract in about 134 days.

4.0
Months supply
$1,124,500
Median list
$640,000
Median sold
$623
Per sqft
134
Days on mkt
4/2/12
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34243 ZIP is $394,831, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · 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.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Manatee County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Manatee 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 Whitfield Estates listings and can change; always confirm with Manatee County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

Recent Developments in Whitfield Estates

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

Dev Momentum71/100 · High
  1. October 2026
    Market

    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 6 miles southeast of Whitfield Estates.

    Source: Sarasota Magazine
  2. October 2026
    Parks & Amenities

    East Bradenton Park future debated as closed pool, football field and splash pad ideas surface

    Residents told Bradenton City Council on October 14 they want a football field and oppose removing the leaking, closed pool, while others favor a splash pad. The council directed them to the county commission, which controls park funding, and the current plan is to leave the park unchanged. The article also notes a $30 million-plus City Park project near LECOM Park with a turf football field, in phase one since May 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketPark amenities in east Bradenton remain unsettled, while the City Park build-out near LECOM Park is the nearer-term recreation addition. The project is about 6 miles north of Whitfield Estates, elsewhere in Manatee County.

    Source: WWSB ABC7 (mysuncoast.com)
  3. October 2026
    Civic

    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 6 miles north of Whitfield Estates.

    Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota
  4. October 2026
    Infrastructure

    Manatee County advances $125 million in stormwater and flood mitigation projects

    County commissioners are directing $125 million in federal disaster recovery money to 12 county projects and 10 projects across six cities and one town. The largest, about $25 million, would add automated outfall structures in the Pierce Drain area to reduce flooding at Center Lake. Bradenton expects about $16 million for five projects, and no completion dates were given.

    What it may mean for the marketDrainage upgrades in repeatedly flooded areas affect local flood exposure, insurance considerations and long-term site readiness. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Whitfield Estates.

    Source: WWSB ABC7 Sarasota
  5. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 6 miles north of Whitfield Estates.

    Source: MySuncoast (ABC7)
  6. June 2026
    Parks & Amenities

    Bradenton breaks ground on Future City Park

    The City of Bradenton held a ceremonial groundbreaking for Future City Park next to LECOM Park, adding three new baseball fields, expanded parking and a community resource center offering education and career programs. Officials aim to complete all phases by 2028.

    What it may mean for the marketNew ballfields, parking and a resource center expand public recreation and civic facilities in the Bradenton area. The project is about 5 miles north of Whitfield Estates, elsewhere in Manatee County.

    Source: MySuncoast (ABC7)

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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.

If we were buying in Whitfield Estates 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 Whitfield Estates.

A closer look at the Whitfield Estates market

At a median of $290 per square foot, Whitfield Estates 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 15% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 41 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 865 homes built between 1918 and 2024, and 68% 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 Whitfield Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.4B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction9.8/10
Owner Commitment6.8/10
Pricing Power2.5/10

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 3 factors (6.4). Basis: Recent Direction +15.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 68% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 88.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

The takeaway

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

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Whitfield Estates key facts
LocationSarasota, Manatee County, FL · ZIP 34243
Homes in the community865 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1918–2024 (median 1972)
Typical living area1,844 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersClubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Golf, Golf Carts OK, Golf Course, Security System
Sale prices, last 12 months$747,500 median across 12 closed sales · $290 per sq ft · +15.0% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)41 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share68%
Zoned public schoolsManatee 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 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Whitfield Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/whitfield-estates, data as of August 2, 2026.

Just listed in Whitfield Estates

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Every Home for Sale in Whitfield Estates Right Now (6)

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Streets in this community

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What it really costs to own in Whitfield Estates

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

HOA duesMLS listings here mostly enter dues as billed annually, but the median entry is only $33/year across 6 listings (2026-11-02), which usually means a quarterly or monthly amount was entered as annual. Ask the association for the current dues.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Manatee County is $2,019/yr (5,326 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.
Roof and ageMedian build year 1958 across 16 listings. An original roof here would be about 68 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Whitfield Estates?
The median sale price in Whitfield Estates was $748K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (12 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Whitfield Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 41 days on market (12 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Whitfield Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 865 homes plus 20 vacant residential lots in Whitfield Estates (public records).
What share of Whitfield Estates is owner-occupied?
68% of Whitfield Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Whitfield Estates built?
Homes in Whitfield Estates were built between 1918 and 2024, with a median year built of 1972 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Whitfield Estates?
Cash buyers took 42% of Whitfield Estates sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (5 of 12 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Whitfield Estates?
Whitfield Estates is served by Manatee County Public Schools, typically Manatee 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 Whitfield Estates?
The best agent for Whitfield Estates 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 Whitfield Estates.
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Where is Whitfield Estates, and what county is it in?
Whitfield Estates is in Sarasota, Manatee County, FL, ZIP 34243.
Is Whitfield Estates a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Whitfield Estates: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $748K (12 sales), 48% above the Sarasota median of $504K; homes took a median 41 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 865 homes, 68% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); listings report Manatee County Public Schools (verify by address), Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high, Magnet and choice options may apply as the zoned schools. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 1, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (21 streets, ZIP 34207/34243))
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 (162 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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