Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
The Trails
East Sarasota living with room to spread out
1
Homes for sale
$574,990
Median list price
$255
Avg price / sqft
87
Median days on market
The Trails sits east of downtown Sarasota, where lots run larger and the pace is quieter than the coastal neighborhoods closer to the water. It's the kind of place that draws buyers who want a real yard, a pool, and a manageable commute rather than the density of the Rosemary District or the beach premium of Lido Key. Families here are assigned to schools like Kinnan Elementary and Braden River Middle, and downtown Tampa is roughly an hour up the road.
Inventory is thin right now — a single active listing at $574,990 — so buyers should be ready to move when the right home appears. Over the past year eight homes sold at a median of $483,500, with sellers collecting about 99% of asking, which tells you well-priced homes trade efficiently. If nothing in The Trails fits, it's worth widening the search across Sarasota homes for sale or nearby communities like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores.
The Trails is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$574,990 – $575K price range
2,253 sqft median home
$55/mo median HOA
$3,025/mo median rent
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Trails
Every active listing inside the The Trails boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The The Trails market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$483,500
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
13 days
Median time to sell
The Trails vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Trails boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Trails is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Trails home
≈ $3,900/mo
$574,990 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$55/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,025/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
723
Median age
45
Median income
$95,302
Median home value
$376,500
Beyond the listings
Living in The Trails
Emotional
Top 1% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Attitudes
Top 3% in the U.S.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.
Lifestyles
Top 4% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
On the calendar
Near The Trails
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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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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
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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…
Jul
11
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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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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
The Trails FAQs
Is The Trails a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space, a quieter setting, and a short list of assigned schools including Kinnan Elementary and Southeast High School. With a low $55 median HOA and larger homes averaging 2,253 square feet, it appeals to families over pure downtown-lifestyle seekers. If you want more urban energy, neighborhoods like the Rosemary District are a different fit.
Is The Trails expensive?+
It's mid-range for Sarasota — the current active listing is priced at $574,990, while homes actually sold over the past year came in at a $483,500 median. That's more affordable than the waterfront neighborhoods near the coast, and the average price works out to about $255 per square foot.
What do homes cost in The Trails?+
The single active listing is $574,990, and the trailing-year median sold price was $483,500 across eight sales. Expect to pay in the roughly $480,000 to $575,000 range depending on size, condition, and whether the home has a pool or water feature.
How is the market in The Trails?+
It's a low-inventory, steady market — just one active listing against eight sales in the past twelve months. Median days on market is about 87, so homes take some time, but sellers still average 99% of asking, meaning well-priced properties move without deep discounts. Because supply is so thin, comparing against the broader Sarasota homes for sale market is smart.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The HOA is modest at a $55 median per month, keeping monthly costs low. Property taxes run higher, with a median of about $7,261 per year, so factor that into your budget alongside the mortgage.
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