New Construction
New construction is dominated by Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County and the expanding North Port and Venice corridors in Sarasota County, with homes from $380,000 to $700,000 and above.
Sarasota, Florida · New Homes
New homes in Sarasota.
Sarasota-Manatee is one of the premier retirement and lifestyle relocation destinations in the United States, with Lakewood Ranch — the best-selling master-planned community in the country for multiple consecutive years — anchoring enormous new-construction activity across an area known for Gulf Coast beaches, arts institutions, and a sophisticated dining and cultural scene.
New construction is dominated by Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County and the expanding North Port and Venice corridors in Sarasota County, with homes from $380,000 to $700,000 and above.
At a glance
Sarasota market snapshot
Median Home Price
$450,000
Median Rent
$2,000
Market Trend
Cooling
Cost of Living Index
118
Why Sarasota
What makes Sarasota different
Why People Move Here
Retirement and lifestyle market and no state income tax and arts and cultural scene and Gulf Coast beaches and Lakewood Ranch master-planned community
Schools
Sarasota County Schools consistently ranks as one of Florida top-performing large school districts which combined with area cultural amenities and Lakewood Ranch community programming creates demand from younger families alongside dominant retiree buyer population.
Top Neighborhoods
North Port, Venice, Englewood, Osprey, Nokomis, Lakewood Ranch, and University Park
Major Employers
Sarasota Memorial Hospital regional medical center and Sun Hydraulics and PGT Innovations and tourism and hospitality industry and arts organizations including Sarasota Ballet and Ringling Museum drive diverse employment
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Common questions
Sarasota FAQ
Is Sarasota a good place to buy a home?
Sarasota offers no Florida income tax and Lakewood Ranch master-planned community and Gulf Coast beaches and arts and cultural amenities.
What is the median home price in Sarasota?
The median home price in Sarasota is approximately $450,000 with Lakewood Ranch communities from mid $400,000s to well above $1 million.
Which Sarasota areas have the most new construction?
Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County, North Port, and Venice in Sarasota County lead metro in new home activity.
Is Sarasota good for real estate investors?
Sarasota offers strong seasonal rental demand from Canadian and Northern U.S. visitors and consistent long-term appreciation from land scarcity.
What is driving Sarasota housing demand?
Retiree and lifestyle migration from Northeast, Midwest, and Lakewood Ranch master-planned community and Sarasota arts scene and warm climate drive demand.
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