Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Laurel Park
Historic bungalows a short walk from downtown
8
Homes for sale
$1,670,000
Median list price
$699
Avg price / sqft
101
Median days on market
Laurel Park is one of Sarasota's oldest and most walkable neighborhoods, a compact grid of early-20th-century bungalows, brick streets, and mature oaks tucked just southeast of downtown. Living here means you can stroll to the shops and restaurants of the Rosemary District, cut over to the bayfront, or bike toward the beaches on Lido Key in minutes. It's a place with genuine architectural character — a rarity among Florida's newer subdivisions — and it draws buyers who want history and location over square footage.
The market here is small and high-end: only 8 Sarasota homes are active in Laurel Park right now, with a median list price of $1,670,000 and prices running up to $2,799,000. Five of those listings are priced above $1M, so this is not an entry-level neighborhood. That said, homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $863,750, showing real range between renovated showpieces and projects that need work — and with a median of 100 days on market, patient buyers have room to negotiate.
Laurel Park is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$725,000 – $2.8M price range
2,603 sqft median home
$522/mo median HOA
$2,250/mo median rent
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Laurel Park
$2,749,000
1680 CHERRY LANE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,128 sqft
$2,799,000
1681 OAK STREET, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,128 sqft
$815,000
642 OHIO PLACE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft
$1,090,000
1685 LAUREL STREET UNIT 4, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,912 sqft
$850,000$869,900
508 LAUREL PARK DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,423 sqft
$725,000$749,999
516 LAUREL PARK DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,451 sqft
$2,250,000$2,400,000
1724 CHERRY LANE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,919 sqft
$2,395,000$2,495,000
1659 DEVONSHIRE LANE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,754 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Laurel Park market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$863,750
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
40 days
Median time to sell
Laurel Park vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 53.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Laurel Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Laurel Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Laurel Park home
≈ $10,365/mo
$1,670,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$522/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
685
Median age
53
Median income
$74,167
Median home value
$780,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Laurel Park
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Beliefs
Top 6% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Lifestyles
Top 6% 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.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
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.
Straight answers
Laurel Park FAQs
Is Laurel Park a good place to live?+
It's one of Sarasota's most sought-after in-town neighborhoods, prized for its historic bungalows, brick streets, and walkability to downtown and the Rosemary District. Assigned schools include Southside Elementary, Booker Middle, and Sarasota High. If you value character and location over new construction and large lots, it's hard to beat.
Is Laurel Park expensive?+
Yes — it's a high-end pocket. The median list price is $1,670,000 and five of the eight active listings are priced above $1M, with an average of $699 per square foot. Homes that sold over the past year closed at a lower median of $863,750, so there's still a spread depending on condition and size.
What do homes cost in Laurel Park?+
Active listings range from $725,000 to $2,799,000, with a median list price of $1,670,000 on a typical home of about 2,603 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 8 homes sold at a median of $863,750. New construction is limited, with just two new-build listings currently available.
How is the market in Laurel Park?+
It's a small, slower-moving luxury market — only 8 homes are active and 8 have sold in the past year, with a median of 100 days on market. Sellers are averaging 94% of their asking price, which signals room to negotiate for a well-prepared buyer. Compared to newer parts of Sarasota, inventory here turns over slowly.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA here runs about $522 per month and median property taxes are around $10,004 per year, reflecting the higher price point of these homes. Actual figures vary by property, so confirm both before you write an offer.
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