Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Lido Shores
Modernist Gulf-side living just north of Lido Key
10
Homes for sale
$7,122,500
Median list price
$1,473
Avg price / sqft
71
Median days on market
Lido Shores sits at the northern edge of Lido Key, a low-key stretch of Gulf-side Sarasota known for its midcentury-modern architecture and quiet, tree-lined streets a short hop from downtown. This is a place where waterfront homes and courtyard pool houses trade privacy for proximity to the beach, and where architecture buffs come for the Sarasota School design legacy. The barrier-island setting keeps things intimate, with neighboring communities like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and the Rosemary District filling out the cultural side of the peninsula.
For buyers, this is one of Sarasota's most rarefied micro-markets. There are just 10 active listings with a median list price of $7.12M, and only 4 homes sold in the past year — so inventory is thin and every property matters. If you're weighing this against the broader range of Sarasota homes for sale, expect to compete for waterfront and expect to pay a premium per square foot for the location and design pedigree.
Lido Shores is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$509,900 – $15M price range
4,451 sqft median home
$42/mo median HOA
$12,000/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lido Shores
$11,900,000
1435 WESTWAY DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 7 ba · 5,759 sqft
$14,900,000
1157 WESTWAY DRIVE, SARASOTA
6 bd · 5 ba · 9,162 sqft
$6,995,000
246 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,617 sqft
$12,987,000
1436 JOHN RINGLING PARKWAY, SARASOTA
5 bd · 7 ba · 7,931 sqft
$509,900$535,000
350 S POLK DRIVE UNIT 302, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,036 sqft
$3,250,000
1168 WESTWAY DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,858 sqft
$7,250,000$7,500,000
222 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,284 sqft
$4,925,000$5,495,000
340 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,280 sqft
$13,900,000
1209 WESTWAY DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 7 ba · 6,862 sqft
$3,495,000$3,785,000
1354 WESTWAY DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,364 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lido Shores market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$7,537,500
Median sold price
89%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
161 days
Median time to sell
Lido Shores vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 62.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lido Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lido Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lido Shores home
≈ $41,820/mo
$7,122,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$42/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$12,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
213
Median age
68
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,127,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Lido Shores
Culture
Top 3% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Top 14% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Lifestyles
Top 15% 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.
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
Lido Shores FAQs
Is Lido Shores a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, architecturally distinctive pocket at the north end of Lido Key, close to the Gulf beaches and a short drive from downtown Sarasota's cultural districts. With nine of 10 active homes featuring pools and seven on the water, the appeal is private, indoor-outdoor island living. Assigned schools include Southside Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High.
Is Lido Shores expensive?+
Yes — it's among Sarasota's priciest neighborhoods, with a median list price of $7.12M and nine of the 10 active listings above $1M. Homes trade at an average of $1,473 per square foot, so even the smaller properties command a premium. There's range, though: current listings run from $509,900 up to $14.9M.
What do homes cost in Lido Shores?+
Active listings have a median list price of $7,122,500, and the four homes that sold in the past year had a median sold price of $7,537,500. Median home size is about 4,451 square feet, and pricing reflects the waterfront and design premium at roughly $1,473 per square foot.
How is the market in Lido Shores?+
It's a thin, high-end market — just 10 active listings and 4 sales in the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 71 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 89% of asking on average, which tells you there's room to negotiate at these price points. Because inventory is so limited, comparable properties across Sarasota are worth watching too.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here, with a median of just $42 per month. Property taxes, however, reflect the values — the median is $48,498 per year. Budget accordingly when you're pricing out a purchase in this range.
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