North Port Sarasota metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to South Sarasota, FL
$780,200Median home value
Sarasota CountyArea
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About South Sarasota
A residential area just south of the city of Sarasota, between US-41 and the Intracoastal, minutes from Siesta Key. Homes are mostly mid-century ranch houses, many renovated, plus newer infill and waterfront properties along the bay. It attracts beach lovers and professionals who want Siesta Key and downtown Sarasota access without the island price tag.
Home prices in South Sarasota
The median home value in South Sarasota is $780,200.
Top places in South Sarasota
- Siesta Beach — the world-famous quartz-sand beach, 15 minutes west
- The Legacy Trail — the rails-to-trails path running through the area
- Oscar Scherer State Park — scrub-jay habitat and trails, 15 minutes south
- Historic Spanish Point — bayfront history campus in Osprey
- Downtown Sarasota — the bayfront city's dining and arts, 15 minutes north
Commuting from South Sarasota
- Downtown Sarasota is about 15 minutes north via US-41.
- Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is roughly 25 minutes north.
- No commuter rail; US-41 and I-75 are the main corridors.
South Sarasota FAQs
- What is the housing market like in South Sarasota, FL?
The median home value in South Sarasota is $780,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from South Sarasota, FL?
Downtown Sarasota is about 15 minutes north via US-41.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.