Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Serenata
Compact Sarasota living with a gated, low-key rhythm
2
Homes for sale
$247,500
Median list price
$334
Avg price / sqft
102
Median days on market
Serenata is a small, gated pocket of Sarasota built around efficient, single-level homes that suit buyers who want less square footage and less upkeep. The scale here is intentional — a median home runs about 742 square feet — so it draws right-sizers, seasonal residents, and anyone who'd rather spend weekends at the beach than tending a big yard. It sits within easy reach of the broader Sarasota homes for sale market, from the sand at Lido Key to the arts scene taking shape in the Rosemary District.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, patient market. There are just 2 active listings with a median list price of $247,500, and homes here tend to sit — median days on market runs about 101 — so there's room to negotiate. Over the past year 9 homes sold at a median of $203,000, with sellers netting roughly 95% of asking, which tells you offers below list are landing when priced right.
Serenata is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$210,000 – $285K price range
742 sqft median home
$287/mo median HOA
$4,400/mo median rent
9 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Serenata
$285,000$287,000
8377 38TH STREET CIRCLE E UNIT 106, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 742 sqft
$210,000
8341 38TH STREET CIRCLE E UNIT 303, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 742 sqft
Every active listing inside the Serenata boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Serenata market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$203,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
44 days
Median time to sell
Serenata vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 38.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Serenata boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Serenata is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Serenata home
≈ $2,001/mo
$247,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$287/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
199
Median age
52
Median income
$78,967
Median home value
$376,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Serenata
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% 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.
Attitudes
Top 4% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Food & Drink
Top 7% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% 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.
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.
Straight answers
Serenata FAQs
Is Serenata a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a gated, low-maintenance home near the water without the size or price of a larger Sarasota property. The compact floor plans and quiet layout suit right-sizers and seasonal owners, and you're close to beach and arts destinations like Lido Key. It's less suited to buyers who need a lot of interior space.
Is Serenata expensive?+
Compared to much of coastal Sarasota, it's accessible — the median list price is $247,500 and recent sales came in around a $203,000 median. That reflects the smaller home sizes here, with an average of about $334 per square foot. There are no listings above $1M in the community.
What do homes cost in Serenata?+
Active listings currently range from $210,000 to $285,000, with a median of $247,500. Over the last 12 months, 9 homes sold at a median of $203,000, and the price-per-square-foot averages about $334 given the roughly 742-square-foot median size.
How is the market right now?+
It's a slow, thin market with only 2 active listings and a median of about 101 days on market. Sellers are accepting around 95% of asking on average, so buyers who take their time can negotiate. The wider Sarasota market gives you plenty of alternatives if inventory here feels tight.
What about HOA fees and taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $287 a month, which typically covers the gated community's shared upkeep. Property taxes come in around $2,400 a year at the median. Both are modest relative to the convenience and low-maintenance lifestyle the community offers.
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