Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sherwood Forest
Established Sarasota living with quick access to the coast
2
Homes for sale
$670,000
Median list price
$300
Avg price / sqft
13
Median days on market
Sherwood Forest is a settled residential pocket in Sarasota County where mature lots and everyday livability matter more than flash. You're within easy reach of Sarasota's cultural core and the coast, from the beaches out at Lido Key to the walkable dining and galleries of the Rosemary District and Five Points. Nearby neighborhoods like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and Sky Ranch round out the character of this stretch of the city.
For buyers, the market here is tight and moves fast. There are just 2 active listings right now with a median list price of $670,000, and homes that sold over the past year went in a median of 6.5 days. When you find something that fits, expect to act quickly and negotiate against a backdrop where Sarasota sellers are getting about 96% of asking.
Sherwood Forest is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$529,000 – $811K price range
2,208 sqft median home
$50/mo median HOA
10 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sherwood Forest
$529,000
4401 LITTLE JOHN TRAIL, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,894 sqft
$811,000
4424 FRIAR TUCK LANE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,522 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sherwood Forest boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sherwood Forest market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$534,750
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
8 days
Median time to sell
Sherwood Forest vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 10.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sherwood Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sherwood Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sherwood Forest home
≈ $4,205/mo
$670,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$50/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
2,331
Median age
58
Median income
$70,625
Median home value
$398,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Sherwood Forest
Active
Top 2% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Beliefs
Top 19% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Straight answers
Sherwood Forest FAQs
Is Sherwood Forest a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want an established Sarasota neighborhood with quick access to downtown and the coast rather than a brand-new subdivision. Homes are assigned to Fruitville Elementary, McIntosh Middle, and Sarasota High School, and you're close to areas like Lido Key for beach days. The low $50 median HOA points to a low-maintenance community feel.
Is Sherwood Forest expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for Sarasota. The median list price is $670,000 with active homes running from $529,000 to $811,000, and none of the current inventory is above $1 million. Homes that actually sold over the past year closed at a lower median of $534,750.
What do homes cost in Sherwood Forest?+
Expect a median list price around $670,000 and an average of about $300 per square foot on a typical 2,208-square-foot home. Actual sales have come in more affordably, with a median sold price of $534,750 over the last 12 months across Sarasota.
How is the market right now?+
It's fast and low-inventory, with only 2 homes currently active. Ten homes sold in the past year and the median time on market was just 6.5 days, so you'll want to be ready to move. Sellers are getting roughly 96% of their asking price on average.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are reasonable here, with a median HOA of about $50 per month. The median annual property tax runs around $4,974, which is in line with a home priced in the $500,000s to $600,000s.
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