Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
Bayfront living north of downtown Sarasota
48
Homes for sale
$744,450
Median list price
$714
Avg price / sqft
83
Median days on market
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores sits along Sarasota Bay just north of downtown, a low-key stretch of shaded streets, older Florida cottages, and waterfront lots that catch the sunset. It's close enough to the culture and dining you'd reach through the Rosemary District or the beaches out on Lido Key, yet quiet enough to feel like its own pocket of the city. Buyers who like character over cookie-cutter — and want the bay within walking distance — tend to settle in here.
The market runs wide: 47 active listings span from $415,000 to $22 million, with a median list price of $749,900 that reflects a genuine mix of teardown lots, mid-century homes, and trophy waterfront. Homes here take their time — a median 83 days on market — and over the last year 74 sales closed at a median of $604,500, with sellers netting about 93% of asking. If you're weighing this against other pockets of Sarasota like Arlington Park, expect more negotiating room and more variety in condition and price.
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$415,000 – $22M price range
1,849 sqft median home
$493/mo median HOA
$2,750/mo median rent
74 sold in 12 months
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On the market now
Homes for sale in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
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$584,900
4925 REMINGTON DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,605 sqft
$525,000
4735 REMINGTON DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,762 sqft
$520,000
1709 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 220, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 803 sqft
$469,000
1703 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 210, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 810 sqft
$675,000
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 412, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft
$628,800
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 203, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft
$599,000
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 105, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft
$437,000
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 401, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 851 sqft
$863,570
4950 REMINGTON DRIVE UNIT 302, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 sqft
$600,000
5201 STEVENS DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,016 sqft
$520,000
1709 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 505, SARASOTA
1 bd · 2 ba · 855 sqft
$2,995,000
320 RINGLING POINT DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,106 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores market
74
Sold, last 12 months
$604,500
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
85 days
Median time to sell
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 32.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
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What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores home
≈ $5,221/mo
$744,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$493/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,750/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,193
Median age
51
Median income
$82,133
Median home value
$455,294
Beyond the listings
Living in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores
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.
Culture
Top 5% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.LGBTQ Culture
This population is characterized by the expression of gay pride, gender identity, and accepting alternative lifestyles.
Beliefs
Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Straight answers
Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores FAQs
Is Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established neighborhood on Sarasota Bay just north of downtown, favored by buyers who want water access and character rather than a master-planned feel. You're close to the culture near the Rosemary District and the beaches on Lido Key, and assigned schools include Booker High, Booker Middle, and Emma E. Booker Elementary.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a higher-end pocket of Sarasota, with a median list price of $749,900 and an average of $721 per square foot. That said, the range is enormous — from $415,000 up to $22 million — so there's genuine entry-level inventory alongside the trophy waterfront.
What do homes cost in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores?+
Over the past 12 months, 74 homes sold at a median price of $604,500, while current active listings carry a median of $749,900 on a typical home size of about 1,897 square feet. The gap between sold and list prices reflects both a wide range of home conditions and real negotiating room.
How is the market right now?+
There are 47 active listings and homes are sitting a median of 83 days on market, which points to a patient, buyer-friendly pace. Sellers are averaging about 93% of their asking price, so there's room to make a considered offer.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $493 a month, though that varies widely since much of the neighborhood is single-family with no association at all. Median property tax lands around $7,219 a year, and if you're renting first, the median rent is about $2,750 a month.
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