Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
Bayfront living just north of downtown Sarasota
49
Homes for sale
$863,570
Median list price
$716
Avg price / sqft
89
Median days on market
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores sits along Sarasota Bay just north of the city center, a leafy neighborhood where older cottages, mid-century homes, and waterfront estates share the same shaded streets. You're minutes from the beaches of Lido Key and the galleries and restaurants of the Rosemary District, with the rest of Sarasota an easy drive in any direction. It's the kind of place that draws people who want water access and character without moving to a barrier island.
The market here spans a wide range: 49 active listings run from $399,000 up past $22 million, with a median list price of $863,570 and 21 homes asking $1M or more. Waterfront lots and bay views drive much of that, so the average $716 per square foot reflects location as much as square footage. Buyers should plan for a deliberate pace — homes take a median 89 days to sell, and over the past year sellers landed about 93% of asking, which leaves real room to negotiate.
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$399,000 – $22M price range
1,943 sqft median home
$493/mo median HOA
$2,800/mo median rent
70 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
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$10,888,000
4123 BAY SHORE ROAD, SARASOTA
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,117 sqft
$675,000
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 412, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft
$628,800
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 203, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft
$600,000
5201 STEVENS DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,016 sqft
$599,000
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 105, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft
$437,000
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 401, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 851 sqft
$863,570
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 302, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 sqft
$549,000$575,000
831 40TH STREET, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,286 sqft
$520,000
1709 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 505, SARASOTA
1 bd · 2 ba · 855 sqft
$444,000
1703 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 306, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 810 sqft
$2,995,000
320 RINGLING POINT DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,106 sqft
$559,000$589,000
831 HIGHLAND STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,519 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores market
70
Sold, last 12 months
$617,500
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
78 days
Median time to sell
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
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Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
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What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores home
≈ $5,856/mo
$863,570 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$493/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,193
Median age
51
Median income
$82,133
Median home value
$455,294
Beyond the listings
Living in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
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.
Culture
Top 5% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% 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.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.LGBTQ Culture
This population is characterized by the expression of gay pride, gender identity, and accepting alternative lifestyles.
Beliefs
Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Straight answers
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores FAQs
Is Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want water access and mature, walkable streets close to the city. You're minutes from the beaches of Lido Key and downtown Sarasota's restaurants and galleries, with easy drives to the rest of the region. The neighborhood mixes long-time residents with newcomers drawn to the bayfront setting.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's above Sarasota's overall average, with a median list price of $863,570 and 21 of 49 active listings asking $1 million or more. Waterfront and bay-view homes push the top of the range to $22 million, while entry points start around $399,000. The average $716 per square foot reflects location premiums more than home size.
What do homes cost in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores?+
Over the past 12 months, 70 homes sold at a median price of $617,500, below the current median list price of $863,570 — a sign that asking prices reach high on the waterfront segment. The median home runs about 1,943 square feet. Expect a wide spread depending on whether you're buying a bay-view estate or an inland cottage.
How is the market right now?+
It's a buyer-friendly pace: homes take a median 89 days to sell, and sellers are averaging 93% of their asking price. With 49 active listings against 70 sales in the past year, there's steady inventory and room to negotiate rather than a bidding-war environment.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $493 a month, though that varies widely since many single-family homes here carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is around $7,233 a year. If you're renting first, the median rent is about $2,800 per month.
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