Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Colonial Oaks
Established Sarasota living with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$444,950
Median list price
$282
Avg price / sqft
35
Median days on market
Colonial Oaks is one of those established Sarasota neighborhoods where mature trees, single-family lots, and a quiet street grid do the talking. You're assigned to Sarasota homes for sale staples like Brentwood Elementary, McIntosh Middle, and Sarasota High, and you're a short drive from the beaches at Lido Key, the arts corridor around Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, and the restaurants and galleries of the Rosemary District. It's a practical, connected pocket that trades resort flash for real everyday livability.
For buyers, this is a tight, fast-moving market. There are just 2 active listings right now with a median list price of $444,950, and homes are averaging $282 a square foot on a median size of about 1,622 sqft. With 18 sales over the past year, a median sold price of $430,000, and sellers pulling in 98% of asking, you'll want to move decisively when the right house comes up.
Colonial Oaks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$390,000 – $500K price range
1,622 sqft median home
$44/mo median HOA
$4,448/mo median rent
18 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Colonial Oaks
$390,000
2481 S SCARLET OAK COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,244 sqft
$499,900$519,900
5599 WILDE OAK WAY, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,999 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Colonial Oaks market
18
Sold, last 12 months
$430,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
31 days
Median time to sell
Colonial Oaks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 16.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Colonial Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Colonial Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Colonial Oaks home
≈ $2,978/mo
$444,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$44/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,448/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,225
Median age
50
Median income
$85,385
Median home value
$426,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Colonial Oaks
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Top 18% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Culture
Top 19% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Relationships
Top 20% 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.
Active
Top 22% 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.
On the calendar
Near Colonial Oaks
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
Colonial Oaks FAQs
Is Colonial Oaks a good place to live?+
It's a settled single-family neighborhood with mature streets and easy access to beaches, downtown, and the arts scene near Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. Assigned schools include Brentwood Elementary, McIntosh Middle, and Sarasota High, and the low $44/month median HOA keeps things simple. It suits buyers who want everyday Sarasota living rather than a resort or gated setting.
Is Colonial Oaks expensive?+
It's mid-range for Sarasota. The median list price is $444,950 with an average of $282 per square foot, which sits well below the city's waterfront and $1M+ tiers. There are currently no active listings over $1M here, so it reads as an attainable, established neighborhood.
What do homes cost in Colonial Oaks?+
Active listings run from $390,000 to $499,900, with a median list of $444,950 on homes around 1,622 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 18 homes sold at a median price of $430,000. If you want to compare against the broader market, browse Sarasota homes for sale.
How is the market in Colonial Oaks?+
It's a low-inventory, seller-favorable market with just 2 active listings at the moment. Homes take a median of about 34.5 days to sell and sellers are getting 98% of asking on average. That combination means well-priced homes move, so be ready to act.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $44/month, which is unusually low and reflects a neighborhood without heavy shared amenities. Median property taxes run roughly $4,558 per year. Together those carrying costs keep monthly ownership predictable compared to amenity-rich communities like Sky Ranch.
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