Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Chaparral
East Sarasota living with quick, competitive listings
2
Homes for sale
$472,500
Median list price
$241
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Chaparral sits in eastern Sarasota County, zoned to the Braden River schools and built for buyers who want a settled, single-family feel without the price tag of the coastal enclaves. Homes here run right around 1,959 square feet, so families and downsizers alike find room to spread out. If you like the idea of being a manageable drive from the beaches and culture of Sarasota while keeping a lower cost of entry, this is the kind of neighborhood that makes sense.
The market reality is simple: this is a small, fast-moving pocket. With just two active listings and a median list price of $472,500, inventory is tight and homes are trading at roughly 97% of asking. Buyers who want the coastal alternatives — the beach cottages near Lido Key or the character homes around Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores — will pay more, which is exactly why Chaparral holds appeal at this price point.
Chaparral is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$420,000 – $525K price range
1,959 sqft median home
$108/mo median HOA
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Chaparral
$525,000
6828 WINSLOW STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,045 sqft
$420,000
6813 WINSLOW STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,872 sqft
Every active listing inside the Chaparral boundary
Open full map search →Find your fit
Browse Chaparral
By feature — on the live map
Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Chaparral market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$440,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
79 days
Median time to sell
Chaparral vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 0.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Chaparral boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Chaparral is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Chaparral home
≈ $3,315/mo
$472,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$108/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
459
Median age
64
Median income
$66,532
Median home value
$453,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Chaparral
Food & Drink
Top 3% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Active
Top 10% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 15% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Beliefs
Top 16% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
On the calendar
Near Chaparral
Jul
11
Sat
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
11
Sat
FX Toy Shows
Collectors and enthusiasts can bring all their cherished playtime possessions to life, getting them appraised by expert doll and toy buyers on-site. Moreover, visitors ca…
Jul
11
Sat
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
11
Sat
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
11
Sat
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
11
Sat
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
Chaparral FAQs
Is Chaparral a good place to live?+
It's a practical east-county choice for buyers who want single-family space and the Braden River school zone without coastal pricing. You're within driving distance of Sarasota's beaches and downtown, including spots like the Rosemary District, while keeping day-to-day costs lower. The neighborhood skews toward settled, owner-occupied homes.
Is Chaparral expensive?+
By Sarasota standards, no — the median list price is $472,500, with active homes ranging from $420,000 to $525,000. That's a meaningful discount to the beachside communities near Lido Key. At roughly $241 per square foot, you're getting more house for the money than you would on the coast.
What do homes cost in Chaparral?+
Active listings sit between $420,000 and $525,000 with a median of $472,500, and homes typically run about 1,959 square feet. Over the last 12 months, three homes sold at a median price of $440,000. The gap between list and sold reflects how tightly the market is priced here.
How is the market in Chaparral?+
It's small and fast. There are only two active listings, sellers are getting about 97% of asking, and the median days on market is just one — meaning ready buyers need to move quickly. With only three sales in the past year, each new listing draws serious attention.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs $108 a month, which is modest for a Sarasota-area community and typically covers shared upkeep. Property taxes run around $6,089 a year at current values. Budget for both alongside your mortgage when you compare Chaparral to nearby neighborhoods.
Keep exploring
More Sarasota neighborhoods
Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
Never miss a listing
New Chaparral homes, in your inbox
A daily digest of new Sarasota listings — straight from the MLS. Unsubscribe anytime.