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Sarasota, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Sarasota
Sarasota sits on the southwestern coast of Florida, located north of Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. The city's fame stems from its beaches, constant sunshine, and warm weather,…
Sarasota sits on the southwestern coast of Florida, located north of Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. The city's fame stems from its beaches, constant sunshine, and warm weather, fostering outdoor activities and attracting numerous retirees. 55+ communities in Sarasota are very popular with homebuyers.
Sarasota Climate & Geography
Sarasota has a humid subtropical climate closely bordering a tropical savanna climate. The rainy season extends from June to September, while the dry season spans October to May. Average annual high temperatures hover in the low 80s, with lows in the low 60s. The area receives an average of 52 inches of rainfall annually.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Sarasota
Popular activities on sunny days include visits to Myakk River State Park, The Celery Fields, and South Lido Park. Residents also enjoy visiting Ca d’Zan, Ed Smith Stadium, St. Armands Circle, and other popular attractions. The Art Center Sarasota, the AlexArt International Art Gallery, and the Towles Court Artist Colony draw crowds when the weather is too hot to be outdoors.
Sarasota Cost of Living & Taxes
The median home value in Sarasota slightly exceeds the national median. Florida is one of the few states that does not have an income tax. Therefore Social Security and other retirement income are exempt from taxation, benefiting retirees.
State law limits annual increases in a home's assessed value for full-time residents to 3 percent or the CPI, whichever is lower.
Health Care In Sarasota
In 2017 and 2018, Sarasota ranked 9th in well-being with a score of 63.6 on the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index.
There are several hospitals in Sarasota, including; Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Complex Care Hospital at Ridgelake, and Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is regionally ranked and rated High Performing in nine adult procedures/conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sarasota, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 3 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 26 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sarasota has 48 homes, the largest has 3752 homes, and the average communities consists of 402 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Sarasota. The most recent communities started in Sarasota include Mira at Palmer Ranch, Esplanade at Skye Ranch, Hammock Preserve on Palmer Ranch. There are also 4 communities in Sarasota that offer new construction homes, including Mira at Palmer Ranch, Esplanade at Skye Ranch, Sandhill Preserve on Palmer Ranch.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Sarasota. Approximately 41.9% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, VillageWalk of Sarasota is a gated communities with 1177 homes, and Rolling Green Golf Village is another gated communities with 191 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sarasota stay on the market for around 411 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $395,270, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Esplanade on Palmer Ranch average around $732,419, while homes in Village Green average around $343,194.
63 communities near Sarasota
788 homes near Sarasota
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,684 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,409 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,748 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,674 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|3,318 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,417 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,297 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,486 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,856 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,528 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|5 baths
|3,460 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,675 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,827 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,006 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,636 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,110 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|948 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,693 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,032 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,678 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,272 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,533 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,042 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,144 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,561 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|725 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sarasota, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 3 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 26 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sarasota has 48 homes, the largest has 3752 homes, and the average communities consists of 402 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Sarasota. The most recent communities started in Sarasota include Mira at Palmer Ranch, Esplanade at Skye Ranch, Hammock Preserve on Palmer Ranch. There are also 4 communities in Sarasota that offer new construction homes, including Mira at Palmer Ranch, Esplanade at Skye Ranch, Sandhill Preserve on Palmer Ranch.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Sarasota. Approximately 41.9% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, VillageWalk of Sarasota is a gated communities with 1177 homes, and Rolling Green Golf Village is another gated communities with 191 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sarasota stay on the market for around 411 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $395,270, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Esplanade on Palmer Ranch average around $732,419, while homes in Village Green average around $343,194.
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