Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Laurel Oak Estates
Gated golf-course living east of downtown Sarasota
8
Homes for sale
$1,860,000
Median list price
$485
Avg price / sqft
124
Median days on market
Laurel Oak Estates is the kind of place where mature tree canopy, private streets, and generous lots set the pace of daily life. It's a gated community built around a country-club lifestyle, sitting far enough east to feel calm and green while keeping downtown Sarasota homes for sale and the Gulf beaches within an easy drive. Homes here run large — the median is nearly 4,000 square feet — and most come with a pool, so buyers tend to be families and second-home owners looking for space and privacy rather than a walkable urban scene.
For a buyer today, this is a considered, patient market. Eight homes are active with a median list price of $1,885,000, but they take time to trade — the median is 124 days on market — and over the past year 24 homes sold at a median of $1,337,500, with sellers netting about 94% of asking. That gap between list and sold prices, plus the longer marketing times, means there's real room to negotiate here compared with the tighter markets closer to the water like Lido Key or Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores.
Laurel Oak Estates is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$869,999 – $3.2M price range
3,951 sqft median home
$369/mo median HOA
24 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Laurel Oak Estates
$1,425,000
2528 TOM MORRIS DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,361 sqft
$1,925,000$1,975,000
7732 DONALD ROSS ROAD W, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,686 sqft
$869,999$879,000
3295 ALEX FINDLAY PLACE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,273 sqft
$2,695,000
7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 7,639 sqft
$1,795,000$1,850,000
3194 CHARLES MACDONALD DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,833 sqft
$2,950,000$3,000,000
3171 DICK WILSON DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 4,382 sqft
$1,725,000$1,825,000
3099 DICK WILSON DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 4,069 sqft
$3,249,000$3,495,000
8250 HUGH ALISON PLACE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,163 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Laurel Oak Estates market
24
Sold, last 12 months
$1,337,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Laurel Oak Estates vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 14.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Laurel Oak Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Laurel Oak Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Laurel Oak Estates home
≈ $11,071/mo
$1,860,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$369/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,005
Median age
46
Median income
$128,181
Median home value
$827,841
Beyond the listings
Living in Laurel Oak Estates
Beliefs
Top 12% 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.
Entertainment
Top 14% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Attitudes
Top 17% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Active
Top 18% 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.
Relationships
Top 19% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
On the calendar
Near Laurel Oak Estates
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Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
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This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…
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Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…
Jul
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Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market
10:00am
The acclaimed Farmers' Market - dubbed Florida's best - attracts many with its bounty of farm-to-table produce, delicious ready-to-eat food, and other unique products. Wi…
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ReptiDay
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…
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Something Borrowed, Something New
The event features a never-before-seen exhibition of works from acclaimed modern and contemporary artists like Louise Bourgeois, Chuck Close, David Hockney, Yoko Ono, Kar…
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Penumbra
In a new solo exhibition, Maria A. Guzmán Capron presents her vibrant figurative textiles that explore the complexities of identity, drawing from her own multicultural ex…
Straight answers
Laurel Oak Estates FAQs
Is Laurel Oak Estates a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space, privacy, and a gated, country-club feel over walkability. With a median home size near 3,951 square feet, pools on every active listing, and assigned schools including Sarasota High School and McIntosh Middle School, it's built for families and second-home owners who value a quiet, green setting.
Is Laurel Oak Estates expensive?+
Yes — it's firmly an upper-bracket neighborhood. The median list price is $1,885,000 and seven of the eight active homes are priced above $1 million, though closed sales tell a gentler story with a median sold price of $1,337,500 over the past year.
What do homes cost in Laurel Oak Estates?+
Active listings run from $869,999 to $3,249,000, with a median of $1,885,000 and an average price of about $486 per square foot. Because homes here are large, that per-foot figure translates into substantial totals, but the range gives buyers real choice within the community.
How is the market in Laurel Oak Estates?+
It's a slower, negotiation-friendly market. Homes take a median of 124 days to sell, 24 changed hands over the last 12 months, and sellers are averaging 94% of their asking price — all signals that a well-prepared buyer has leverage here, unlike the faster-moving Rosemary District closer to downtown.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $369 per month, covering the gated community's shared services, and the median property tax is roughly $8,306 per year. Both are worth factoring into your monthly carrying cost alongside the purchase price.
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