Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Spring Oaks
Compact Sarasota Living With Room to Grow
2
Homes for sale
$280,000
Median list price
$298
Avg price / sqft
38
Median days on market
Spring Oaks is a small, low-key pocket of Sarasota where the homes lean modest in size and the price tags stay grounded — a practical corner of a city better known for its beaches and downtown scene. You're within easy reach of the arts and dining energy of the Rosemary District, the Gulf sand at Lido Key, and the historic waterfront character of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. It's the kind of neighborhood that appeals to buyers who want a Sarasota address without a luxury-tier budget.
The market here is genuinely small — just two homes are active right now, with a median list price of $280,000 and asking prices tightly clustered between $275,000 and $285,000. Over the past year only two homes sold, at a median of $301,500, and sellers pulled in about 96% of their asking on average. With so few listings, timing and readiness matter more than in a high-turnover neighborhood like Sky Ranch.
Spring Oaks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$275,000 – $285K price range
941 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Spring Oaks
$275,000
4628 ASHBERRY DRIVE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 954 sqft
$285,000$300,000
2332 SEWARD DRIVE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 928 sqft
Every active listing inside the Spring Oaks boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Spring Oaks market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$301,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
47 days
Median time to sell
Spring Oaks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 11.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Spring Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Spring Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Spring Oaks home
≈ $1,851/mo
$280,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
320
Median age
45
Median income
$68,068
Median home value
$189,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Spring Oaks
Entertainment
Top 15% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 16% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Relationships
Top 17% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 18% in the U.S.Wine Lovers
It's all about the grape. This population enjoys a trip to the vineyard to learn about wine and sharing a good bottle with friends and family.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
On the calendar
Near Spring Oaks
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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
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
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
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
Sun
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
Spring Oaks FAQs
Is Spring Oaks a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, compact neighborhood that puts you close to the best of Sarasota — the beaches of Lido Key and the restaurants and galleries downtown are both within easy reach. Homes are assigned to Emma E. Booker Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High School. It suits buyers who value location and low upkeep over square footage.
Is Spring Oaks expensive?+
Not by Sarasota standards. The median list price is $280,000, and active homes are asking between $275,000 and $285,000 — a fraction of what waterfront and luxury pockets of the city command.
What do homes cost in Spring Oaks?+
Expect a median list price around $280,000, or roughly $298 per square foot on a median home size of about 941 square feet. Over the last year, homes sold at a median of $301,500, so buyers should be prepared to negotiate close to list.
How is the market in Spring Oaks?+
It's a small, slow-turnover market — just two active listings and two sales in the past twelve months. Homes are taking a median of 38 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price, so priced-right listings move without deep discounting.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes run a median of about $1,992 per year, which keeps ongoing costs reasonable. HOA data isn't currently available for the neighborhood, so confirm any dues on a specific listing before you make an offer.
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