Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Laurel Park
Historic bungalows a short walk from downtown
2
Homes for sale
$787,500
Median list price
$323
Avg price / sqft
169
Median days on market
Laurel Park is one of Sarasota's oldest residential pockets, a walkable grid of bungalows and cottage-scale streets that sits just east of the Rosemary District and a few minutes from downtown's Five Points. The neighborhood trades big-lot sprawl for character and location — you're close enough to walk to restaurants and galleries, with the beaches of Lido Key a quick drive over the bridge. It's the kind of place where buyers come for the streetscape and stay for the proximity.
The market here is small and slow-moving, which is normal for a boutique historic enclave. Right now there are just 2 active listings with a median list price of $787,500, and homes are taking a median of 166.5 days to sell — so patience matters on both sides. When homes do trade, they command real money: the median sold price over the past year was $1,223,500, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking. For a wider look at the region, browse Sarasota homes for sale.
Laurel Park is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$725,000 – $850K price range
2,437 sqft median home
$521/mo median HOA
$3,575/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Laurel Park
$850,000$869,900
508 LAUREL PARK DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,423 sqft
$725,000$749,999
516 LAUREL PARK DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,451 sqft
Every active listing inside the Laurel Park boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Laurel Park market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$1,223,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
Median time to sell
Laurel Park vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 53.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Laurel Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Laurel Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Laurel Park home
≈ $5,732/mo
$787,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$521/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,575/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
685
Median age
53
Median income
$74,167
Median home value
$780,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Laurel Park
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% 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.
Relationships
Top 4% 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.
Beliefs
Top 6% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 6% 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.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
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.
On the calendar
Near Laurel Park
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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In the Flesh
In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a transformative subject in Japanese art from the late 19th century to…
Straight answers
Laurel Park FAQs
Is Laurel Park a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want walkability and historic character over acreage — you're minutes from downtown Sarasota and a short drive from the beaches of Lido Key. Assigned schools include Southside Elementary, Booker Middle and Sarasota High. The trade-off is a small, quiet market rather than a big-development lifestyle.
Is Laurel Park expensive?+
Yes, relative to Sarasota overall. The median list price is $787,500 and the average price is about $323 per square foot, while homes that actually sold over the past year hit a median of $1,223,500. You're paying a premium for the location and historic setting.
What do homes cost in Laurel Park?+
Active listings currently range from $725,000 to $850,000, with a median list price of $787,500 on a median home size of about 2,437 square feet. Sold prices have run higher — a median of $1,223,500 over the last 12 months — so what's listed and what closes can differ in this small pocket.
How is the market in Laurel Park?+
It's a low-inventory, slow-turnover market with just 2 active listings and 2 sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 166.5 days to sell, and sellers get about 96% of their asking price on average. Expect to wait for the right home and to negotiate on realistic terms.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $521 per month and median property taxes are roughly $10,227 per year, reflecting the higher home values in this area. If you're renting instead, the median rent is around $3,575 per month. Always confirm the specific dues and tax figures for any individual home.
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