Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Bayfront
Bayfront living at the edge of downtown Sarasota
4
Homes for sale
$1,195,000
Median list price
$738
Avg price / sqft
107
Median days on market
Bayfront sits where downtown Sarasota meets the water, close to the energy of Five Points and the arts-and-dining pulse of the Rosemary District. The area connects easily to the beaches of Lido Key and the tree-lined streets of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, giving you both a walkable urban core and quick water access.
This is a small, tightly held market. There are just 4 active listings right now with a median list price of $1,195,000, and no homes have closed in the past twelve months — so when something comes up, it moves on relationships and timing more than a big open inventory. Buyers here should be ready to act and lean on local knowledge rather than waiting for a wide selection.
Bayfront is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$849,000 – $2.0M price range
1,656 sqft median home
$1,164/mo median HOA
$7,700/mo median rent
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bayfront
$1,100,000
101 SUNSET DRIVE UNIT PH1, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft
$849,000
11 SUNSET DRIVE UNIT 804, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,433 sqft
$1,290,000$1,300,000
101 SUNSET DRIVE UNIT 301, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,778 sqft
$1,999,000$2,250,000
101 SUNSET DRIVE UNIT 402, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,179 sqft
Every active listing inside the Bayfront boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Bayfront market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$860,000
Median sold price
90%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
94 days
Median time to sell
Bayfront vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 34.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bayfront boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bayfront is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bayfront home
≈ $8,490/mo
$1,195,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,164/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$7,700/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
545
Median age
75
Median income
$125,938
Median home value
$1,459,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Bayfront
Lifestyles
Top 2% 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.
Relationships
Top 3% 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.
Relationships
Top 5% 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.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
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.
On the calendar
Near Bayfront
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
Jul
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FX Toy Shows
Collectors and enthusiasts can bring all their cherished playtime possessions to life, getting them appraised by expert doll and toy buyers on-site. Moreover, visitors ca…
Jul
11
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Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…
Jul
11
Sat
As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
Jul
11
Sat
Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
10:00am
This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…
Jul
11
Sat
ReptiDay
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…
Straight answers
Bayfront FAQs
Is Bayfront a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want to be at the center of things — walkable to Five Points and the Rosemary District, with the Gulf beaches of Lido Key close by. It's an urban-edge lifestyle rather than a quiet suburban one, which is exactly the appeal for the people who choose it.
Is Bayfront expensive?+
Yes, this is a premium pocket of Sarasota — the median list price sits at $1,195,000. With only 4 homes on the market, pricing reflects the desirability and scarcity of living this close to downtown and the water.
What do homes cost in Bayfront?+
The current median list price is $1,195,000 across the 4 active listings. Detailed price-per-square-foot and range figures aren't available right now given the small sample, so it's worth reviewing Sarasota homes for sale alongside the specific listings here.
How is the Bayfront market right now?+
It's a very thin, tightly held market — no homes have sold in the past twelve months and just 4 are listed today. That means opportunities are rare, and buyers should be prepared to move decisively when a property that fits comes available.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property tax figures aren't published for the current listings, which is common in a small market with limited recent activity. Your agent can pull the exact numbers on any individual property before you make an offer.
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