Wilkinson Elementary School

It's a solid, centrally located choice for buyers who want Sarasota access without coastal pricing. You're close to downtown, the beaches, and schools like Booker High School, and the area draws families and downsizers alike. The lived-in, practical character is part of what keeps it attainable.

Compared to Sarasota's waterfront neighborhoods, no — the median list price is $337,000 and the average is about $253 per square foot. Listings range widely from $110,000 up to $1,110,000, so there's genuine choice at both ends. Only two active homes are priced above $1 million.

The median home is around 1,456 square feet and lists near $337,000, with sold prices over the last year landing at a median of $335,000 across 270 sales. Pool homes account for 15 active listings and nine are new construction. That mix keeps options open for different budgets and tastes.

It's balanced and moving at a measured pace, with 93 homes active and a median 52 days on market. Sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price on average, which means buyers have some negotiating room without racing the clock. Over the past 12 months, 270 homes have sold in the zone.

The median HOA runs about $438 per month, though that varies a lot by community and only nine active listings are in gated developments. Median property tax is around $2,682 per year. If you're renting instead, the median rent is about $2,225 per month.