Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Country Oaks
Practical Sarasota living with room to breathe
3
Homes for sale
$392,400
Median list price
$262
Avg price / sqft
70
Median days on market
Country Oaks sits in the eastern reaches of Sarasota, a quiet residential pocket that trades beachfront glamour for space, value, and an easy weekday rhythm. Homes here run mid-sized and single-family, with mature trees and low-key streets that appeal to families and first-time owners who still want quick access to the coast. When the weekend calls, the water at Lido Key and the galleries around Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores are all within reach.
For a buyer today, this is one of Sarasota's more attainable entry points. With just three active listings and a median list price of $392,400, inventory is thin but priced well below the county's headline numbers, and the arts-and-dining energy of the Rosemary District stays close by. Homes are taking a median 70 days to sell, so there's room to negotiate without the frenzy you'll find in flashier zip codes.
Country Oaks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$390,000 – $429K price range
1,504 sqft median home
$30/mo median HOA
$2,100/mo median rent
19 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Country Oaks
$390,000$400,000
8232 COUNTRY OAKS COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft
$392,400$399,900
8211 COUNTRY OAKS COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft
$429,000$459,000
5017 80TH AVENUE CIRCLE E, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Country Oaks market
19
Sold, last 12 months
$375,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
20 days
Median time to sell
Country Oaks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 11.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Country Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Country Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Country Oaks home
≈ $2,700/mo
$392,400 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$30/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,508
Median age
42
Median income
$92,884
Median home value
$384,076
Beyond the listings
Living in Country Oaks
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Food & Drink
Top 9% 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.
Culture
Top 11% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Beliefs
Top 12% 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.
Entertainment
Top 15% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Straight answers
Country Oaks FAQs
Is Country Oaks a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, family-oriented residential neighborhood in eastern Sarasota County, assigned to Kinnan Elementary, Braden River Middle, and Braden River High. The trade-off is location: you're inland rather than beachfront, but Sarasota's coast and downtown are an easy drive, and you get more home for the money.
Is Country Oaks expensive?+
Not by Sarasota standards. The median list price is $392,400 and homes sold over the last year came in at a median $372,000 — well under the county's pricier waterfront zip codes, which is part of why it appeals to buyers watching their budget across Sarasota.
What do homes cost in Country Oaks?+
Active listings run from $390,000 to $429,000, with a median list of $392,400 and pricing around $262 per square foot on a median 1,504-square-foot home. Median rent sits at $2,100 a month if you're weighing buying against leasing.
How is the market right now?+
It's a slower, buyer-friendlier pace: three homes are active, 20 sold over the past 12 months, and the median time on market is 70 days. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, so there's realistic room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The HOA is modest at a median $30 per month, keeping monthly costs low. Property taxes run around $4,720 a year at current values, which is in line with comparable Sarasota County neighborhoods.
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