Homes zoned for
Booker Middle School
City-edge living with water on the doorstep
946
Homes for sale
$699,000
Median list price
$677
Avg price / sqft
90
Median days on market
The Booker Middle School zone sits close to the center of Sarasota, which puts you within reach of downtown, the bayfront, and the barrier-island beaches without committing to any single kind of home. It's a genuinely mixed pocket — with 295 waterfront listings currently active, plus gated enclaves and pool homes, buyers can shop everything from a modest inland house to something right on the water. Families weighing the wider district can also compare feeder options like Brookside Middle School and high schools including Sarasota High School.
The market here is broad and a little slow-moving, which works in a patient buyer's favor. There are 943 active listings with a median list price of $699,000, but homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $470,000 — a real gap that tells you list prices are ambitious and there's room to negotiate. With sellers getting 94% of asking on average and a 90-day median time on market, you can take your time and check the live map before making a move.
Booker Middle School is an attendance zone in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$39,500 – $22M price range
1,550 sqft median home
$742/mo median HOA
$4,000/mo median rent
1,701 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$6,399,000
555 QUAY COMMON UNIT 401, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,223 sqft
$1,349,000
3040 GRAND BAY BOULEVARD UNIT 225, LONGBOAT KEY
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,250 sqft
$1,349,000
2675 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 203, LONGBOAT KEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,896 sqft
$1,100,000
101 SUNSET DRIVE UNIT PH1, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft
$1,050,000
3040 GRAND BAY BOULEVARD UNIT 232, LONGBOAT KEY
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,250 sqft
$875,000
1095 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE UNIT 303, LONGBOAT KEY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,503 sqft
$549,000
1063 GREYSTONE LANE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,378 sqft
$500,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT B-13, LONGBOAT KEY
$425,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT L-11, LONGBOAT KEY
$400,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT R-13, LONGBOAT KEY
$380,000
2600 HARBOURSIDE DRIVE UNIT J-09, LONGBOAT KEY
$379,000
5874 COVINGTON WAY, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,295 sqft
Every active listing inside the Booker Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Booker Middle School market
1,701
Sold, last 12 months
$470,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
60 days
Median time to sell
Booker Middle School vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 6.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Booker Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Booker Middle School home
≈ $5,067/mo
$699,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$742/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
77,060
Median age
54
Median income
$86,016
Median home value
$522,987
Beyond the listings
Living in Booker Middle School
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.
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.
Beliefs
Top 24% 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.
Relationships
Top 24% 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.
Relationships
Top 25% 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.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Straight answers
Booker Middle School FAQs
Is the Booker Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a central Sarasota location that puts the bayfront, downtown, and the beaches all within a short drive, which is why the housing runs from starter homes to waterfront estates. The variety is the appeal — you can pick your lifestyle rather than have it dictated to you. Families comparing schools can also look at nearby Booker High School.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It can be, but it doesn't have to be. The median list price is $699,000 and 365 listings are priced above $1 million, yet homes actually sold over the past year came in at a median of $470,000 — and listings start as low as $39,500.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Expect a median list price around $699,000 and an average of $677 per square foot, on a median home size of about 1,553 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 1,699 homes sold at a median price of $470,000, so recent sales are landing well below current asking prices.
How is the market right now?+
It favors buyers who don't rush. With 943 active listings and a median 90 days on market, homes are sitting long enough that sellers are accepting about 94% of asking on average. That's room to negotiate if you come in informed.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $736 per month, though that varies widely depending on whether you're in one of the 243 gated communities or a standalone home. Median property tax is around $5,164 per year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is about $4,000 per month.
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