Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Desoto Acres
Room to Breathe Just Off the Sarasota Grid
5
Homes for sale
$1,000,000
Median list price
$345
Avg price / sqft
19
Median days on market
Desoto Acres is one of Sarasota's rare pockets where lots stretch wide and the pace slows down, a short drive from the beaches, downtown, and the bay-front neighborhoods that define the city. You get elbow room here — space for a pool, a boat, a garden — without giving up quick access to the culture and coastline that draw people to Sarasota in the first place. Nearby Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and the Rosemary District put arts, dining, and water within easy reach, while Sky Ranch offers another established option close by.
The market here is small and moves with intent: just 5 homes are active right now, with a median list price of $1,000,000 spanning a wide $165,000 to $1,165,000. Homes that sold over the past year traded at a median of $680,000, and sellers collected about 95% of asking, with a median 19 days on market. If you want space near the coast, this is a place where the right listing doesn't sit for long.
Desoto Acres is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$165,000 – $1.2M price range
2,170 sqft median home
$246/mo median HOA
$4,700/mo median rent
9 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Desoto Acres
$1,000,000
2007 61ST STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,170 sqft
$1,149,900$1,200,000
2746 53RD STREET, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,051 sqft
$1,165,000$1,195,000
2515 49TH STREET, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,103 sqft
$599,000$644,000
2070 59TH STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,745 sqft
$165,000
2687 GOLF COURSE DRIVE UNIT 219, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 972 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Desoto Acres market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$680,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
80 days
Median time to sell
Desoto Acres vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Desoto Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Desoto Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Desoto Acres home
≈ $6,063/mo
$1,000,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$246/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,700/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
770
Median age
50
Median income
$77,102
Median home value
$502,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Desoto Acres
Lifestyles
Top 5% 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.
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 13% 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.
Relationships
Top 14% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% 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.
Attitudes
Top 16% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Straight answers
Desoto Acres FAQs
Is Desoto Acres a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space and quiet but still want Sarasota's beaches, dining, and arts nearby. The larger lots and proximity to neighborhoods like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores make it a practical choice for anyone craving elbow room without a long drive to the water.
Is Desoto Acres expensive?+
It runs at the higher end for Sarasota, with a median list price of $1,000,000 and 3 of the 5 active listings priced above $1M. That said, actual sales over the past year came in at a median of $680,000, and the current range starts as low as $165,000 — so there's more spread than the headline number suggests.
What do homes cost in Desoto Acres?+
Active listings range from $165,000 to $1,165,000, averaging about $345 per square foot on a median home size of 2,170 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 9 homes sold at a median price of $680,000.
How is the market in Desoto Acres?+
It's a small, steady market — 5 homes are active now and 9 sold in the past year, with a median 19 days on market. Sellers are averaging 95% of their asking price, so well-priced homes move without a long wait.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $246 per month, and median property taxes come to roughly $4,059 per year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent sits around $4,700 per month.
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