Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sarapalms
An accessible corner of Sarasota's east side
1
Homes for sale
$325,000
Median list price
$258
Avg price / sqft
14
Median days on market
Sarapalms is a quiet residential pocket in Sarasota County, close enough to the Gulf Coast lifestyle without the Gulf Coast price tag. Its assigned schools — Kinnan Elementary, Braden River and Sara Scott Harllee Middle, and Southeast High — anchor it as a practical, everyday neighborhood, and downtown Sarasota's beaches, arts and dining are an easy drive from here. If you want the region's character but not its coastal premiums, this is the kind of place worth a look alongside broader Sarasota homes for sale.
The market here is small and tight — right now there's a single active listing at $325,000, and homes that do come up move quickly. Over the past year just four homes sold, at a median of $351,500, with sellers pulling in about 98% of asking. Compared to waterfront-driven areas like Lido Key or Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, Sarapalms is a value entry point, but you'll need to be ready to act when inventory appears.
Sarapalms is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$325,000 – $325K price range
1,261 sqft median home
$33/mo median HOA
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sarapalms
Every active listing inside the Sarapalms boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Sarapalms market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$351,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
183 days
Median time to sell
Sarapalms vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 22.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sarapalms boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sarapalms is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sarapalms home
≈ $2,072/mo
$325,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$33/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
618
Median age
45
Median income
$95,302
Median home value
$376,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Sarapalms
Emotional
Top 1% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Beliefs
Top 1% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Attitudes
Top 3% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 4% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.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.
On the calendar
Near Sarapalms
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
Jul
12
Sun
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
12
Sun
As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
Jul
12
Sun
Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
10:00am
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…
Jul
12
Sun
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…
Jul
12
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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…
Straight answers
Sarapalms FAQs
Is Sarapalms a good place to live?+
It's a practical, low-key residential neighborhood in Sarasota County with assigned schools including Kinnan Elementary, Braden River Middle and Southeast High. You get proximity to Sarasota's beaches and arts scene without paying coastal prices, plus easy access toward Tampa International Airport at about 69 minutes. It suits buyers who want value and everyday convenience over resort-style flash.
Is Sarapalms expensive?+
No — it's among the more affordable ways into the Sarasota market, with a median list price of $325,000 and roughly $258 per square foot. That's a real contrast to waterfront enclaves like Lido Key, where prices climb well beyond that.
What do homes cost in Sarapalms?+
The current active listing is priced at $325,000, and over the past year four homes sold at a median of $351,500. With a median home size around 1,261 square feet, most properties here are right-sized, single-family homes rather than large estates.
How is the market in Sarapalms?+
It's small but active — homes move at a median of 14 days on market, and sellers have been getting about 98% of their asking price. Inventory is thin, with just one active listing right now, so buyers should be prepared to move quickly when something comes up, much as they would in the competitive Rosemary District.
What about HOA fees and taxes?+
Carrying costs here are light: the median HOA is about $33 per month and median property tax runs roughly $1,404 per year. That keeps monthly ownership affordable relative to many gated or amenity-heavy Sarasota communities.
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