Bispham-Wilson Historic District · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0123 homes sold in South Sarasota in the last year, at a typical $683K
About one sale in 3 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where South Sarasota homes are listed.
Every place South Sarasota homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to South Sarasota.
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A quarter of South Sarasota’s sales are condos, at $669K less than a house
79 houses and 31 condos sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 79 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $420FL $245
- Days to sell
- 97
- Sold over asking
- 1%
- Listings with a price cut
- 28%
typical sale · 31 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $254FL $262
- Days to sell
- 98
- Sold over asking
- 0%
- Listings with a price cut
- 31%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 3 sold, typical $501K
Townhouses: 2 sold, typical $675K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than before 2022, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
123 sales in the last year, against 205 in 2021 and a low of 106 in 2024. The typical sale went from $397K in 2016 to $683K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $700K buys in South Sarasota
Check a listing against what South Sarasota homes sold for
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Bidding wars in South Sarasota are rarer than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of South Sarasota’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 123 sales.
If you’re buying in South Sarasota
- Shop in January. It brings about 19 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (8% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 93.5% of the list price on average; 2% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 20% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 100 days.
Winter brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
February has the most new listings (about 22 a month), but November is the most competitive: 20% of November sales close over asking. January offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (8%). June has the least competition (7%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Florida
| South Sarasota now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | FL now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 2% | 8% | 25% | 9% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 20% | 22% | 49% | 21% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 93.5% | 95.2% | 98.7% | 96.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 100 | 87 | 28 | 75 |
67 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 3.4 times the 2022 low (20) and 10% fewer than in 2017–19.
Since 2019, houses are up 115%, condos 52%
A house typically sold for $1.1M in the year to May 2026 (79 sales), a condo for $438K (31).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
South Sarasota ranks 520th of 542 busy Florida markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. South Sarasota is one of the state’s calmer markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical South Sarasota home costs about $3,905 a month
Price: South Sarasota’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at South Sarasota’s 0.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether South Sarasota is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in February
The month with the most choice. June has the fewest, about 13.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $683K home, about $4,090 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for South Sarasota, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in South SarasotaTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in South Sarasota.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Ridge Wood Heights, Southgate, South Gate Ridge and Gulf Gate sell for less a square foot; Siesta Key for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of South Sarasota, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | 1,233 | $610K | $422 | 5% | 79 |
| Siesta Key | 402 | $914K | $633 | 2% | 90 |
| Southgate | 138 | $484K | $282 | 7% | 47 |
| Gulf Gate | 124 | $372K | $247 | 10% | 45 |
| South Sarasota | 123 | $683K | $362 | 2% | 100 |
| South Gate Ridge | 97 | $347K | $240 | 12% | 64 |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 75 | $371K | $261 | 6% | 67 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in South Sarasota
What do homes sell for in South Sarasota, FL?
123 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $683K, $362 a square foot. Houses sold for about $1.1M, condos for about $438K in the year to May 2026.
Is South Sarasota a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 60 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 10 sold, about 6 months of supply. Buyers paid 93.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in South Sarasota?
February brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in South Sarasota?
About 0.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $683K home that’s near $4,090.
Where can I see homes for sale in South Sarasota?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry South Sarasota’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to South Sarasota.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).