Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Desoto Acres
Acre lots and elbow room minutes from downtown
6
Homes for sale
$774,500
Median list price
$313
Avg price / sqft
29
Median days on market
Desoto Acres is one of the rare pockets in Sarasota where you can own real land close to the city — deep lots, room for a boat or a workshop, and the kind of quiet you don't expect this near the action. It's an easy hop to the culture and restaurants of the Rosemary District and the beaches out on Lido Key, yet it lives like a semi-rural enclave with space between neighbors. Compare it to a walkable grid like Arlington Park and the trade-off is clear: here you're buying breathing room.
The market is small and moves at a steady pace — just 6 homes are active right now, with a median list price of $774,500 spanning a wide $165,000 to $1,165,000. Homes sell in about a month and sellers are landing roughly 95% of asking, so pricing is realistic on both sides. If you want the space without a scripted subdivision feel, inventory is thin, so being ready to move matters.
Desoto Acres is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$165,000 – $1.2M price range
1,958 sqft median home
$490/mo median HOA
$4,700/mo median rent
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Desoto Acres
$168,500
2436 GOLF COURSE DRIVE UNIT 707, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 972 sqft
$950,000$1,000,000
2007 61ST STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,170 sqft
$1,165,000$1,195,000
2515 49TH STREET, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,103 sqft
$1,149,900$1,200,000
2746 53RD STREET, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,051 sqft
$599,000$644,000
2070 59TH STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,745 sqft
$165,000
2687 GOLF COURSE DRIVE UNIT 219, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 972 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Desoto Acres market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$689,950
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
103 days
Median time to sell
Desoto Acres vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Desoto Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Desoto Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Desoto Acres home
≈ $5,105/mo
$774,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$490/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,700/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
770
Median age
50
Median income
$77,102
Median home value
$502,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Desoto Acres
Lifestyles
Top 5% 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.
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 13% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Relationships
Top 14% 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.
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.
Attitudes
Top 16% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Straight answers
Desoto Acres FAQs
Is Desoto Acres a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space and quiet without giving up proximity to the city — you get acreage-style lots yet you're minutes from downtown and a short drive to the beaches on Lido Key. Assigned schools include Emma E. Booker Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High. It's a small, established neighborhood rather than a big master-planned community.
Is Desoto Acres expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for the Sarasota area, with a median list price of $774,500 and a median sold price of $689,950 over the past year. That said, the range is wide — listings start around $165,000 and reach up to $1,165,000 — so there's more entry-point flexibility than the median suggests.
What do homes cost in Desoto Acres?+
Expect to pay around $313 per square foot, with a median home size near 1,958 square feet. Two of the current active listings are priced above $1 million, and the neighborhood also includes pool and waterfront options among its small inventory.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small but steady market — 6 homes are active and 10 have sold in the last 12 months, with a median of about 28.5 days on market. Sellers are averaging roughly 95% of their asking price, which points to fair, well-supported pricing rather than steep discounts or overbidding.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $490 a month where applicable, and the median annual property tax is around $3,894. If you're considering renting instead, the median rent in the area is about $4,700 per month.
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