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It's a solid pick for families who want suburban space with easy access to Sarasota's coast and downtown. The zone feeds into well-known schools including Booker High School, and the mix of gated communities, pool homes, and waterfront gives buyers real variety. With 484 homes sold in the last year, it's an active, established community rather than a quiet backwater.

It's moderately priced for coastal Sarasota County, with a median list price of $365,495 and an average of $246 per square foot. Listings run from $134,900 up to $1,049,000, so there's genuine range depending on whether you want a condo or a larger pool home. Only one active listing is above $1M, which tells you this is more everyday-buyer territory than luxury enclave.

The median home is about 1,623 square feet and lists around $365,495, while the median sold price over the past year came in higher at $460,000. That gap reflects a range of property types and sizes changing hands. Renters can expect a median of about $2,950 per month if buying isn't the immediate plan.

It's balanced and buyer-workable. Homes are taking a median 62 days to sell, and sellers are netting about 96% of their asking price, so there's typically room to negotiate. With 134 active listings against 484 sales last year, you have choice without the pressure of a runaway seller's market — check the live map for current options.

Since nearly half the listings are in gated or managed communities, HOA fees are common, with a median of about $403 per month. Median property tax runs roughly $3,328 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any home, since they vary widely between condos, gated neighborhoods, and standalone houses.