Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Florence
A quiet Sarasota pocket with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$500,000
Median list price
$354
Avg price / sqft
50
Median days on market
Florence sits within easy reach of Sarasota's most recognizable corners — the Rosemary District and Five Points downtown, the beaches out at Lido Key, and the bayfront calm of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. It's a small residential neighborhood, the kind of place where you trade the noise of a big subdivision for a more grounded, established feel while staying close to everything Sarasota does well.
The market here is genuinely tight — there's currently a single active listing at $500,000, so buyers are working with limited inventory and need to move deliberately. Over the last 12 months only two homes changed hands, and they closed at a median of $718,750 with sellers collecting 100% of asking on average. That combination — few listings, full-price sales — means when the right home surfaces, hesitation costs you.
Florence is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$500,000 – $500K price range
1,412 sqft median home
$5,500/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Florence
Every active listing inside the Florence boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Florence market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$718,750
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
26 days
Median time to sell
Florence vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 21.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Florence boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Florence is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Florence home
≈ $3,110/mo
$500,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$5,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
144
Median age
68
Median income
$111,731
Median home value
$485,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Florence
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 16% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Food & Drink
Top 22% 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.
Straight answers
Florence FAQs
Is Florence a good place to live?+
It's a small, established Sarasota neighborhood that puts you within reach of downtown's Rosemary District and the Gulf beaches at Lido Key. Families should note the assigned schools are Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High. It suits buyers who want a quieter residential feel while staying central.
Is Florence expensive?+
It sits in a solid mid-to-upper Sarasota price band — the lone active listing is $500,000, while homes that actually sold over the past year closed at a median of $718,750. Average price per square foot runs about $354, so pricing depends heavily on the specific home.
What do homes cost in Florence?+
The current active listing is priced at $500,000, and the median home size in the area is around 1,412 square feet at roughly $354 per square foot. Recent sales tell a stronger story, with a median sold price of $718,750 over the last 12 months. Compare it against the broader Sarasota market to see where a given home lands.
How is the market in Florence?+
It's tight and seller-favorable: only one home is active and just two sold in the past year, with sellers averaging 100% of their asking price. Homes that do list move at a median of about 50 days on market. Expect to act quickly and expect little room to negotiate down.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property tax in the area runs about $3,188 per year, which is reasonable for the price point. There's no meaningful HOA figure reported for the current inventory, so ongoing carrying costs here are mostly taxes and insurance rather than association dues.
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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.
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