Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Laurel Park
Historic charm two blocks from downtown Sarasota
8
Homes for sale
$1,999,995
Median list price
$749
Avg price / sqft
31
Median days on market
Laurel Park is one of Sarasota's oldest residential neighborhoods, a walkable pocket of bungalows, cottages, and restored historic homes just steps from downtown and the Rosemary District. Brick streets and mature oak canopy give it a quiet, lived-in feel, and you're minutes from the shops and dining that draw people to Sarasota in the first place. It's the rare place where you can leave the car home and still reach the arts, restaurants, and the beaches out on Lido Key.
The market here is small and premium — just 8 active listings with a median list price near $2 million, though the range starts around $725,000 for smaller homes. Over the last year 8 homes sold at a median of $863,750, so buyers are getting real value below the top of the asking range. With sellers averaging 94% of list and a median 30.5 days on market, there's room to negotiate if you come prepared.
Laurel Park is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$725,000 – $2.8M price range
2,603 sqft median home
$686/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
$1,749,990
543 COLUMBIA COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,335 sqft
$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
$2,250,000$2,400,000
1724 CHERRY LANE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,919 sqft
$725,000$749,999
516 LAUREL PARK DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,451 sqft
$2,395,000$2,495,000
1659 DEVONSHIRE LANE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,754 sqft
Every active listing inside the Laurel Park boundary
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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
≈ $12,268/mo
$1,999,995 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$686/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 walkable historic neighborhoods, with brick streets, mature trees, and downtown just steps away. Assigned schools include Southside Elementary, Booker Middle, and Sarasota High. If you want to trade the car for a stroll to restaurants and the arts, it's hard to beat.
Is Laurel Park expensive?+
Yes, it sits at the higher end of the Sarasota market, with a median list price near $2 million and six of eight active listings priced above $1 million. That said, actual sold prices tell a fuller story — the median sale over the past year was $863,750, so entry points exist below the headline numbers.
What do homes cost in Laurel Park?+
Active listings range from $725,000 to $2,799,000, with an average of about $749 per square foot on a median home size of 2,603 sqft. Over the last 12 months, 8 homes sold at a median of $863,750. For comparison, nearby Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores offers another historic-Sarasota option worth a look.
How is the market in Laurel Park?+
It's a small, slower-moving market with just 8 active listings and a median of 30.5 days on market. Sellers are averaging 94% of asking, which signals meaningful room to negotiate for a well-prepared buyer.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $686/month, though that varies by property since much of the neighborhood is single-family. Median property taxes come in around $10,004 per year, in line with the area's higher home values.
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