Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Avondale
Small, high-end living close to downtown Sarasota
2
Homes for sale
$4,312,500
Median list price
$1,054
Avg price / sqft
261
Median days on market
Avondale is a compact pocket of Sarasota where a handful of substantial homes sit within easy reach of the bay, the arts district, and the water. It shares its corner of the map with places like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and the walkable Rosemary District, and the beaches of Lido Key are a short drive across the bay. It's the kind of address that appeals to a buyer who wants scale and privacy without giving up proximity to downtown.
The market here is thin and top-heavy: just two active listings right now, with a median list price of $4,312,500 and homes running around $1,054 per square foot. Over the past year only five homes sold, at a median of $1,030,000, and sellers collected about 97% of asking. Expect a slow, deliberate search — the current listings have sat a median of 260 days, so patience and precise timing matter more than speed.
Avondale is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$3,200,000 – $5.4M price range
4,179 sqft median home
$4,750/mo median rent
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Avondale
$5,425,000
1821 LINCOLN DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,906 sqft
$3,200,000$3,495,000
1838 ALTA VISTA STREET, SARASOTA
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,452 sqft
Every active listing inside the Avondale boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Avondale market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$1,030,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
47 days
Median time to sell
Avondale vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 45.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Avondale boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Avondale is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Avondale home
≈ $23,850/mo
$4,312,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$4,750/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
161
Median age
53
Median income
$78,257
Median home value
$461,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Avondale
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.
Lifestyles
Top 15% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 16% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Attitudes
Top 17% in the U.S.Past Reflections
This population enjoys thinking about past historical events, including family genealogy, landmarks, and political affairs.
Beliefs
Top 18% 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.
Active
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 Avondale
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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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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…
Jul
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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
12
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Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market
10:00am
The acclaimed Farmers' Market - dubbed Florida's best - attracts many with its bounty of farm-to-table produce, delicious ready-to-eat food, and other unique products. Wi…
Jul
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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
Avondale FAQs
Is Avondale a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, upscale neighborhood that trades on its location — close to downtown Sarasota, the bay, and the beaches of Lido Key. Assigned schools include Southside Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High. It suits buyers who value proximity and space over a big menu of on-site amenities.
Is Avondale expensive?+
Yes — it sits firmly at the high end of the Sarasota market. The median list price is $4,312,500 and homes average about $1,054 per square foot, with both current listings priced above $1M.
What do homes cost in Avondale?+
Active listings currently range from $3,200,000 to $5,425,000, while the five homes sold over the past year had a median sold price of $1,030,000. That gap reflects a small, uneven market where a couple of large listings can skew the asking-price picture well above recent closings.
How is the Avondale market right now?+
It's slow and thin, with just two active listings and a median of 260 days on market. That said, sellers who do close get about 97% of asking, so pricing stays firm even when homes take time to move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no standard HOA figure reported for the neighborhood, so carrying costs center on taxes. The median property tax runs about $11,012 per year, and if you're weighing renting instead, the median rent is around $4,750 a month.
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