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Bay Island Bird Key

SARASOTA, FL 34236

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Sarasota County
Buyer's Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 34236

Bay Island · Bird Key

Market Analysis

Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SARASOTA, FL real estate market (34236) currently shows 656 active listings, with 170 pending sales. Homes are averaging 100 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 107 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 75 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 6.1% year-over-year, from $1,554,000 to $1,649,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 13,347  ·  Density: 1,449.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $95,231

Typical home value: $854,627  ·  Homeownership: 58.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
656
⇧ 19.5% vs 549 last year
Pending
170
26% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,649,500
⇧ 6.1% vs $1,554,000 last year
Average Price
$2,683,649
⇧ 9% vs $2,461,460 last year
Days on Market
100
⇧ 33.3% vs 75 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$875
⇩ 1.7% vs $890/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,898 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 656 this year vs 549 last year
  • Days on market: 100 now vs 75 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,649,500 (+6.1% YoY)
  • Average: $2,683,649 (+9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 13.9 miles — 4,422 listings ($5,765,310,714 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
34236Sarasota, FL 342360.0 mi646$1,749,701,982$1,598,000$2,708,517
34234Sarasota, FL 342342.7 mi172$283,342,480$450,000$1,647,340
34242Sarasota, FL 342424.8 mi498$1,133,686,542$1,162,500$2,276,479
34232Sarasota, FL 342325.3 mi227$90,250,433$330,725$397,579
34235Sarasota, FL 342355.6 mi190$70,994,070$299,975$373,653
34228Longboat Key, FL 342286.3 mi439$973,259,488$1,149,500$2,216,992
34207Bradenton, FL 342077.6 mi184$52,897,976$156,500$287,489
34210Bradenton, FL 342108.8 mi365$199,038,150$339,500$545,310
34229Osprey, FL 3422910.6 mi160$209,101,760$837,250$1,306,886
34208Bradenton, FL 3420811.2 mi224$143,655,232$452,500$641,318
34209Bradenton, FL 3420912.5 mi465$251,855,160$377,250$541,624
34241Sarasota, FL 3424112.7 mi229$188,445,932$560,000$822,908
34211Bradenton, FL 3421113.9 mi623$419,081,509$556,208$672,683

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SARASOTA, FL 34236?

As of April 2026, there are 656 active listings in SARASOTA, FL (zip code 34236), compared to 549 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SARASOTA, FL 34236?

The median listing price in SARASOTA, FL 34236 is $1,649,500 as of April 2026, a 6.1% increase from $1,554,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SARASOTA, FL?

Homes in SARASOTA, FL 34236 spend an average of 100 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 75 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SARASOTA, FL 34236?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, SARASOTA, FL 34236 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 107 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 75 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SARASOTA, FL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SARASOTA, FL 34236 save an estimated $32,990 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,649,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.