Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Bay View Acres
Compact Sarasota living near the bay and beaches
7
Homes for sale
$675,000
Median list price
$521
Avg price / sqft
25
Median days on market
Bay View Acres is a small pocket of Sarasota where mid-century roots meet the pull of the water, with a handful of homes trading hands each year rather than a constant churn. You're within easy reach of the bay, the barrier-island beaches at Lido Key, and the arts-and-dining energy building in the Rosemary District. The character here leans low-key and residential — a quieter alternative to the beachfront while keeping the best of Sarasota close.
For buyers, this is a thin, high-value market: just 7 active listings right now with a median list price of $675,000 and a wide spread from $375,000 up to $1,949,000. Waterfront and pool homes make up much of the inventory, and three of the seven active listings are priced above $1M, so pricing depends heavily on the specific property. Homes are moving in about 25 days, so when something fits your criteria, expect to act with conviction.
Bay View Acres is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$375,000 – $1.9M price range
2,009 sqft median home
$778/mo median HOA
$3,125/mo median rent
12 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bay View Acres
$650,000
1613 IDLE LANE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,009 sqft
$1,925,000
1827 BAYWOOD DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,565 sqft
$647,000$795,000
6620 AVENUE C, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,198 sqft
$375,000$400,000
1752 STICKNEY POINT ROAD UNIT 102, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,042 sqft
$1,049,000$1,250,000
1804 BAYWOOD DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,335 sqft
$675,000
6660 SCHOONER BAY CIRCLE UNIT 6660, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,232 sqft
$1,949,000$1,999,000
6723 AVENUE C, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,851 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Bay View Acres market
12
Sold, last 12 months
$432,500
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
84 days
Median time to sell
Bay View Acres vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 29.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bay View Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bay View Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bay View Acres home
≈ $5,026/mo
$675,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$778/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,125/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
385
Median age
60
Median income
$133,709
Median home value
$382,267
Beyond the listings
Living in Bay View Acres
Relationships
Top 10% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Culture
Top 13% 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 14% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Entertainment
Top 17% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Lifestyles
Top 17% 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.
Straight answers
Bay View Acres FAQs
Is Bay View Acres a good place to live?+
It's a small, water-oriented residential neighborhood with quick access to the bay, the beaches at Lido Key, and downtown Sarasota's dining and arts scene. Assigned schools include Gulf Gate Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High. The low turnover — 12 sales in the past year — reflects a place people tend to stay put.
Is Bay View Acres expensive?+
It sits on the higher end of Sarasota's spectrum, with a median list price of $675,000 and an average of $521 per square foot. That said, the range is broad — active listings start at $375,000 and run to nearly $2 million — so there's room for different budgets depending on the property.
What do homes cost in Bay View Acres?+
The median list price is currently $675,000, while homes that sold over the past 12 months closed at a median of $432,500. With median home size around 2,009 square feet, you're looking at roughly $521 per square foot on average across active inventory.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight and quick-moving: only 7 homes are active, and the median time on market is 25 days. Sellers are getting about 93% of their asking price on average, so there's some negotiating room but not a lot of surplus inventory to choose from.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $778 per month, which points to condo or maintained-community listings in the mix, and the median property tax is around $5,779 per year. Fees vary widely by property here, so confirm the specifics on any home you're considering.
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