Sarasota County Homes for Sale & Area Guide
Sarasota County runs along the Gulf of Mexico from Longboat Key and Sarasota south through Osprey, Nokomis and Venice to North Port and Englewood. This guide links to every Sarasota County community we cover, with market stats, schools and the basics of living here. We're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help you find the right fit.
Sarasota County at a glance
Market Snapshot
Median Sale Price
$426,545
+6.6% YoY
Homes Sold
1035
+15.4% YoY
Days on Market
86
+1 days YoY (median)
Sale-to-List
95.8%
+0.4 pt YoY
Living here
Communities in Sarasota County
Explore our guides to each Sarasota County community:
Sarasota. The county seat, with downtown, the bayfront and the barrier keys.
Downtown Sarasota. Condos, historic neighborhoods and walkable streets near the bay.
Rosemary District. An arts and dining neighborhood in downtown Sarasota.
Lido Key & St. Armands. Barrier island living near St. Armands Circle.
Bird Key. A waterfront island neighborhood between downtown and St. Armands.
Longboat Key. Barrier island town split between Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Siesta Key. Barrier island home to Siesta Beach.
Gulf Gate Estates. South Sarasota neighborhood near Siesta Key.
Sarasota Springs. Established neighborhoods in central Sarasota.
Fruitville. East of downtown Sarasota along Fruitville Road.
Palmer Ranch. Master-planned neighborhoods south of Sarasota.
Osprey. Bayfront community near Oscar Scherer State Park.
Casey Key. A narrow barrier island off Nokomis.
Nokomis. Between Osprey and Venice, home to Nokomis Beach.
Venice. A Gulf city with a historic downtown.
Wellen Park. Master-planned community in the North Port and Venice area.
North Port. A city in southern Sarasota County.
Englewood. Coastal community split between Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
Manasota Key. Barrier island split between Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
Lakewood Ranch. Master-planned community spanning Manatee and Sarasota counties.
University Park. Gated golf community on the Manatee-Sarasota county line.
Longboat Key, Englewood, Manasota Key, Lakewood Ranch and University Park cross a county line, so check which county a specific address is in. It affects taxes, schools and services.
Market
Home Types and Prices
Sarasota County has condos, villas, single-family homes, golf and gated communities, 55+ neighborhoods, waterfront homes and new construction.
Redfin reported a median sale price of $426,545 for Sarasota County in September 2026, up 6.6% from a year earlier. 1,035 homes sold that month (up 15.4% year over year), with a median of 86 days on market (1 more than a year earlier), and homes sold for about 95.8% of list price on average. Those countywide medians mix condos and houses, so ask us for current comps on the exact neighborhood you're considering.
Thinking of selling? See our selling page or get a free home value estimate.
Living here
Living in Sarasota County
County seat: Sarasota.
Population: 479,958 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2025).
Largest employers: Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the School Board of Sarasota County, Publix and Sarasota County Government lead the county's principal-employer list (Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller).
Beaches: Siesta Beach, Lido Beach, Nokomis Beach, Venice Beach and Manasota Beach are among the county's public Gulf beaches.
Attractions: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (the State Art Museum of Florida), Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Myakka River State Park and The Legacy Trail.
Airports: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) sits on the Sarasota-Manatee county line. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Charlotte County is another option for the south county.
Education
Schools
Public schools are run by Sarasota County Schools. High schools zoned for the main areas we cover, from the district zone maps used on our area pages (checked Oct 20, 2026):
Sarasota and Downtown Sarasota: Booker High School, Riverview High School, Sarasota High School
Siesta Key, Sarasota Springs and Fruitville: Sarasota High School (Fruitville is also partly zoned to Booker High School)
Palmer Ranch: Riverview High School, Venice High School
Osprey, Nokomis, Casey Key and Venice: Venice High School
North Port and Wellen Park: North Port High School, Wellen Park High School
Pine View School in Osprey is the district's gifted magnet for grades 2-12 (eligibility testing required). Englewood and Manasota Key homes in Charlotte County are served by Charlotte County Public Schools. School assignments depend on the exact address and boundaries change, so always confirm with the district.
Before you buy
Before You Buy
Flood zones, insurance, HOA fees and community development district (CDD) assessments vary from one street to the next:
Flood zones. Check each property's FEMA flood zone, elevation certificate and claims history, and get flood quotes before you make an offer.
Insurance. See whether Florida home insurance rates are coming down.
Condos. Review milestone inspections and reserves: what to know before buying a Florida condo.
Full cost picture. See the hidden costs of buying a home in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County.
Your local team
Why Work With Sand + Sea Homes
We're Eric and Traci Bolen, a husband-and-wife team of REALTORS with eXp Realty. We work across Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, so we can help you compare towns, school zones, flood zones and HOA costs side by side. New to the area? Our buying page walks you through the process, and sellers can start with our selling page.
Sand + Sea Homes · eXp Realty
Ready to explore Sarasota County? Call or text Eric & Traci, the husband-and-wife team behind Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, at (941) 352-2121, search the homes above, or get your home's value.
Questions
Sarasota County FAQ
What cities are in Sarasota County, FL?
Sarasota County's incorporated municipalities are the cities of Sarasota, Venice and North Port and the Town of Longboat Key (which is partly in Manatee County). Communities such as Osprey, Nokomis, Siesta Key, Englewood and Palmer Ranch are unincorporated.
What is the county seat of Sarasota County?
The county seat is the City of Sarasota.
How much does a home cost in Sarasota County?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $426,545 for Sarasota County in September 2026, up 6.6% from a year earlier. 1,035 homes sold that month (up 15.4% year over year), with a median of 86 days on market (1 more than a year earlier), and homes sold for about 95.8% of list price on average. Prices vary widely between condos, inland homes and waterfront properties.
Which school district serves Sarasota County?
Sarasota County Schools runs the public schools. Assignments depend on the exact address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
What airport serves Sarasota County?
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the main airport. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Charlotte County is also within reach of the south county.
