Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sunset
Small-scale Sarasota living close to the coast
1
Homes for sale
$214,900
Median list price
$206
Avg price / sqft
44
Median days on market
Sunset sits within the wider fabric of Sarasota, a Gulf Coast city known for its beaches, arts scene, and walkable urban pockets. It's a modest, quieter corner surrounded by recognizable neighbors like Lido Key, Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, and the Rosemary District — meaning you're never far from the water, the culture, or downtown. Homes here run on the smaller side, which suits buyers who want a foothold in Sarasota without a sprawling footprint.
The market is genuinely thin right now: just one active listing at $224,900, so your options day-to-day are limited. Over the past year only four homes sold, at a median of $327,000, and sellers collected 100% of asking on average — a sign that when priced right, homes here move without much negotiating room. With a median of 27 days on market, motivated buyers should be ready to act when the right property surfaces near Sky Ranch or the coast.
Sunset is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$214,900 – $215K price range
1,043 sqft median home
$5,000/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sunset
Every active listing inside the Sunset boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Sunset market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$327,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
60 days
Median time to sell
Sunset vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 6.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sunset boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sunset is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sunset home
≈ $1,568/mo
$214,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$5,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
527
Median age
34
Median income
$57,045
Median home value
$328,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Sunset
Lifestyles
Top 1% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Appearance oriented
Top 9% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Emotional
Top 9% in the U.S.Heartfelt Sharing
This population is characterized by vulnerability. Looking to unload emotional burdens, activities include confessions, apologies, and long-form posts.
Entertainment
Top 12% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Emotional
Top 21% in the U.S.Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
Beliefs
Top 23% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Straight answers
Sunset FAQs
Is Sunset a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who want proximity to the Gulf and downtown Sarasota without a large or expensive home. You're close to neighborhoods like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and the beaches of Lido Key, with assigned schools including Wilkinson Elementary, Sarasota Middle, and Riverview High. The scale is quiet and residential rather than flashy.
Is Sunset expensive?+
Compared to much of Sarasota, it's on the affordable side — the single active listing is priced at $224,900, and pricing averages about $216 per square foot. That said, actual sold prices have run higher, with a median of $327,000 over the past year, so the true cost depends heavily on the individual home.
What do homes cost in Sunset?+
Right now there's one active listing at $224,900, and homes tend to be compact at a median of roughly 1,043 sqft. Looking back over the last 12 months, four homes closed at a median sold price of $327,000, giving you a realistic sense of the range you'll actually pay.
How is the market in Sunset?+
It's a very low-inventory market — just one home is active today, and only four sold in the past year. Those sales closed at a median of 27 days on market with sellers averaging 100% of their asking price, so serious buyers should be prepared to move quickly and expect little room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA fee reported for the area, which keeps ongoing costs simpler than in many gated Sarasota communities. Property taxes run around $2,712 per year at the median, though your exact bill depends on the home's assessed value and any exemptions you qualify for.
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