Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Park East
Central Sarasota living within reach of the coast
21
Homes for sale
$157,000
Median list price
$203
Avg price / sqft
45
Median days on market
Park East sits close to the action in central Sarasota, with the Rosemary District and the Five Points core of downtown within easy reach, plus quick connections toward the water at Lido Key. It's a neighborhood that trades big-lot privacy for proximity — you're minutes from restaurants, culture, and the bay rather than out on the edges. Nearby communities like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and Sky Ranch round out this stretch of the city.
For a buyer today, Park East reads as one of the more affordable entry points into central Sarasota, with 22 active listings and a median list price of $154,900. That's a starting number well below what you'll pay closer to the water, and it opens the door for first-time buyers and investors who want a downtown-adjacent address without a downtown price tag. Because inventory here is smaller and specialized, working from current listings rather than assumptions is the smart move.
Park East is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$82,900 – $465K price range
912 sqft median home
$560/mo median HOA
$1,800/mo median rent
42 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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Homes for sale in Park East
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$155,000
972 LA COSTA CIRCLE UNIT 8, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft
$100,000
2611 PINE LAKE TERRACE UNIT A, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 739 sqft
$97,000
2613 PINE LAKE TER UNIT B, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 739 sqft
$97,000
2632 HIDDEN LAKE DR N UNIT B, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 601 sqft
$82,900
2632 HIDDEN LAKE DRIVE N UNIT E, SARASOTA
0 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft
$239,900
764 N JEFFERSON AVENUE UNIT 764, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 936 sqft
$200,000$220,000
2178 7TH STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,152 sqft
$157,000$165,000
442 N JEFFERSON AVENUE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 931 sqft
$465,000
161 SUNTAN AVENUE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,694 sqft
$137,500$149,900
2724 HIDDEN LAKE BOULEVARD UNIT A, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 967 sqft
$159,900
972 LA COSTA CIRCLE UNIT 3, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft
$129,000$139,000
2721 HIDDEN LAKE BOULEVARD UNIT C, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft
Every active listing inside the Park East boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Park East market
42
Sold, last 12 months
$135,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
39 days
Median time to sell
Park East vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 42.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Park East boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Park East is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Park East home
≈ $1,757/mo
$157,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$560/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,980
Median age
34
Median income
$56,324
Median home value
$221,585
Beyond the listings
Living in Park East
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
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.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
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