Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Orchid Oaks
Condo-scale living close to Sarasota's core
2
Homes for sale
$242,000
Median list price
$177
Avg price / sqft
27
Median days on market
Orchid Oaks is a small, wooded condo community in Sarasota where the pace stays quiet and the price of entry stays reasonable — a rarity this close to the city's beaches and cultural districts. You're within easy reach of the sand at Lido Key, the galleries around Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, and the restaurants and nightlife of the Rosemary District. It's the kind of place that appeals to buyers who want a lock-and-leave home without giving up proximity to everything that makes Sarasota worth living in.
The market here is tight and value-oriented: just 2 active listings right now, with a median list price of $242,000 and homes moving in about 27 days. Compared with the broader Sarasota homes for sale, this is an entry point that keeps you in a desirable location for well under the county's higher tiers. Expect to negotiate — recent sellers have taken around 95% of asking, so there's room to work.
Orchid Oaks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$215,000 – $269K price range
1,371 sqft median home
$869/mo median HOA
$1,925/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Orchid Oaks
$269,000
2753 ORCHID OAKS DRIVE UNIT 104, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,365 sqft
$215,000$230,000
2746 ORCHID OAKS DRIVE UNIT 301, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Orchid Oaks market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$191,250
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
88 days
Median time to sell
Orchid Oaks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Orchid Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Orchid Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Orchid Oaks home
≈ $2,553/mo
$242,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$869/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,925/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
80
Median age
51
Median income
$73,162
Median home value
$422,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Orchid Oaks
Appearance oriented
Top 2% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
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.
Appearance oriented
Top 9% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Emotional
Top 10% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Active
Top 10% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Straight answers
Orchid Oaks FAQs
Is Orchid Oaks a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, wooded condo setting with quick access to Sarasota's beaches and downtown. You're close to Lido Key and the Rosemary District, and homes feed into Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High School. The trade-off is scale — it's a small community with limited inventory.
Is Orchid Oaks expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets of central Sarasota, with a median list price of $242,000 and prices averaging about $177 per square foot. Recent sales closed at a median of $191,250, so the actual cost of buying in can land below list. It's a genuine value alternative to the pricier Sarasota homes for sale nearby.
What do homes cost in Orchid Oaks?+
Current listings range from $215,000 to $269,000, with a median of $242,000 on a typical home of about 1,371 square feet. That works out to roughly $177 per square foot. Over the last year, homes sold at a median of $191,250.
How is the market in Orchid Oaks?+
It's a small, tight market — just 2 active listings and 2 sales in the past 12 months. Homes move in about 27 days, and sellers are averaging 95% of their asking price, which leaves buyers some negotiating room. With so little inventory, being ready to act when a unit hits the market matters.
What about HOA fees and taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $869 per month, which is typical for a condo community where shared maintenance and amenities are covered. Property taxes come in around $2,387 per year at current levels. If you're weighing a rental, the median rent in the area is about $1,925 per month.
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