Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
Bayfront living north of downtown Sarasota
49
Homes for sale
$749,900
Median list price
$714
Avg price / sqft
89
Median days on market
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores sits along Sarasota Bay just north of downtown, a leafy pocket where mature oaks, brick streets, and a mix of vintage bungalows and larger bayfront homes give it a settled, unhurried feel. You're minutes from the water, close to the cultural pull of the Rosemary District and Five Points, and a short drive from the beaches of Lido Key. It's a neighborhood that rewards people who want character over cookie-cutter and don't mind being a little off the beaten path from the tourist strip.
For buyers today, the market here is broad and priced for it. Of the 49 active listings, the median asks $749,900 but the range runs from $399,000 all the way to $22,000,000, so you'll find everything from a modest cottage to a trophy bayfront estate. With 21 of those listings above $1M and 15 on the water, expect to shop carefully — and know that homes are taking a median 89 days to sell, which gives serious buyers room to negotiate. If the neighborhood feels tight, the wider pool of Sarasota homes for sale and nearby Arlington Park is worth a look too.
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$399,000 – $22M price range
1,897 sqft median home
$493/mo median HOA
$2,800/mo median rent
71 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
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$520,000
1709 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 220, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 803 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
$1,400,000
4875 BRYWILL CIRCLE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,478 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
$2,995,000
320 RINGLING POINT DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,106 sqft
$1,195,000
1041 INDIAN BEACH DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft
Every active listing inside the Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores market
71
Sold, last 12 months
$610,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
81 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
▲ 32.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
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.
For the school run
Schools Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores home
≈ $5,257/mo
$749,900 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 an established, walkable neighborhood close to the bay and downtown Sarasota without the density of the tourist areas. Homes are zoned to Emma E. Booker Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High School, and you're minutes from Lido Key and the cultural core. The mix of vintage cottages and larger bayfront homes gives it a character you won't find in newer subdivisions.
Is it an expensive neighborhood?+
It skews higher than the Sarasota average, with a median list price of $749,900 and 21 of 49 active listings priced above $1M. That said, entry points start around $399,000, so it isn't out of reach for every budget. The wider market in nearby Arlington Park can offer alternatives if you're watching your number.
What do homes cost here?+
The median list price is $749,900 and homes sell for a median of $610,000, with the median home running about 1,897 sqft at roughly $714 per square foot. Over the last 12 months, 71 homes sold, so there's steady turnover across the price spectrum. Waterfront and larger estates push the top of the range dramatically, all the way to $22,000,000.
How is the market right now?+
It's a buyer-friendly stretch — homes are taking a median 89 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 93% of asking on average. That gap means there's usually room to negotiate, especially on listings that have been sitting. With 49 active listings against 71 sold in the past year, inventory is healthy for a neighborhood this size.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $493/month, though that varies widely since 8 of the active listings are gated communities and many single-family homes carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is around $7,233/year, in line with the area's higher price points. Always confirm the specific fees on any home, since they range from nothing to full condo-style dues.
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