Homes zoned for
Southside Elementary School
Coastal living inside Sarasota's most sought-after school zone
506
Homes for sale
$1,549,500
Median list price
$959
Avg price / sqft
99
Median days on market
The Southside Elementary attendance zone covers some of the most desirable ground in Sarasota, stretching from downtown toward the bayfront and barrier-island waterfronts. It's a neighborhood where a morning walk can end at the water, and where the mix of established homes and new builds draws families who want top schools without leaving the city's core. Buyers here tend to be serious about location, and the housing along the coast reflects it — nearly half the active listings sit on the water.
The market reality is straightforward: this is a premium pocket of the broader Sarasota homes for sale picture. Median list price sits at $1,499,750 with 514 homes active, and 313 of those are asking $1M or more. Homes take a median of 98 days to sell and sellers are netting about 94% of asking, so there's room to negotiate if you come prepared. Older students in this zone commonly feed into Sarasota High School and Booker Middle School, and you can track new inventory on the live map.
Southside Elementary School is an attendance zone in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$39,500 – $16M price range
2,314 sqft median home
$1,351/mo median HOA
$6,000/mo median rent
841 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$9,800,000
1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 1205 & 1206, SARASOTA
4 bd · 6 ba · 6,332 sqft
$5,895,000
1390 MAIN STREET UNIT 1602, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,727 sqft
$500,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT B-13, LONGBOAT KEY
$425,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT L-11, LONGBOAT KEY
$400,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT R-13, LONGBOAT KEY
$380,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT J-09, LONGBOAT KEY
$310,000
3710 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT E22, LONGBOAT KEY
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft
$275,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT H-04, LONGBOAT KEY
$39,500
408 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 2112, LONGBOAT KEY
$16,000,000
1386 TANGIER WAY, SARASOTA
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,865 sqft
$13,950,000
160 WHITTIER DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6 ba · 4,751 sqft
$11,900,000
1435 WESTWAY DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 7 ba · 5,759 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southside Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Southside Elementary School market
841
Sold, last 12 months
$1,250,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
71 days
Median time to sell
Southside Elementary School vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southside Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southside Elementary School home
≈ $10,560/mo
$1,549,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,351/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$6,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
19,603
Median age
64
Median income
$118,708
Median home value
$950,249
Beyond the listings
Living in Southside Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 10% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
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.
Relationships
Top 19% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Culture
Top 21% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Entertainment
Top 25% 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.
Straight answers
Southside Elementary School FAQs
Is the Southside Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's one of Sarasota's strongest combinations of location and schools, sitting close to downtown and the bayfront with waterfront homes making up 247 of 514 active listings. Families are also drawn by feeder options like Brookside Middle School. If you want walkable coastal living inside the city, this is the pocket to focus on.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Yes — this is a premium market with a median list price of $1,499,750 and 313 of the active listings asking $1M or more. The average price per square foot runs $958, though the full range spans from $39,500 to $16,000,000, so entry points do exist depending on size and location.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Over the last 12 months, 840 homes sold at a median price of $1,250,000, while today's active median list is $1,499,750. With a median home size of 2,300 square feet, buyers should plan around that $958 per-square-foot average when comparing options near Booker High School.
How is the market right now?+
There are 514 active listings and homes are taking a median of 98 days to sell, which gives buyers time to be selective. Sellers are averaging about 94% of asking, so well-researched offers have room to negotiate.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median HOA dues run about $1,351 per month, reflecting the number of gated and waterfront communities — 146 active listings are gated. Median property tax is roughly $9,958 per year, and if you're renting instead, the median rent is around $6,000 per month.
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