Homes for sale in
Siesta Key, Florida
Barrier-island living on Sarasota's Gulf coast
6
Homes for sale
$1,795,000
Median list price
$864
Avg price / sqft
84
Median days on market
Siesta Key is a barrier island off Sarasota famous for its quartz-sand beaches and easygoing, sunset-oriented pace. Life here bends toward the water — most of the market is made up of waterfront homes and homes with water views, and the island sits a short causeway from mainland Sarasota County. It's a place where a Tuesday can mean paddleboarding at dawn and a beach walk at dusk.
Inventory here is thin and priced for the location: just six active listings with a median list price of $1,795,000, ranging from $520,000 up to $5,000,000. Five of the six homes are $1M-plus, so if you're watching budget, it's worth tracking just reduced listings and using browse by price to catch the rare entry point. With a median 83.5 days on market, buyers generally have room to think before they act.
Siesta Key is in Sarasota County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$520,000 – $5.0M price range
2,339 sqft median home
$8,500/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Siesta Key
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$1,700,000$1,750,000
742 EDGEMERE, SIESTA KEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,454 sqft
$1,250,000$1,298,554
528 RALPH STREET, SIESTA KEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,796 sqft
$520,000
6020 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD UNIT 63, SIESTA KEY
1 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$4,995,000$5,000,000
1140 SEASIDE DRIVE UNIT 301, SIESTA KEY
6 bd · 5 ba · 4,015 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Siesta Key market
Leans seller
4.5 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
13
Sold, last 12 months
$1,500,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
74 days
Median time to sell
Siesta Key vs Sarasota County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 235.0% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 14.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Siesta Key, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Siesta Key neighborhoods
Show all 36 Siesta Key neighborhoods A–ZHide the full neighborhood list+
Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
High school
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Siesta Key
Water is the whole point
Four of the six active listings are waterfront, so canal, bay, and Gulf-adjacent living is the norm rather than the exception.
A luxury-weighted market
Five of six active homes are priced above $1 million, putting Siesta Key firmly in [luxury homes ($1m+)](/area/siesta-key-fl/luxury-homes) territory.
Small, spread-out inventory
With only six homes for sale, choices are limited but each one tends to be distinct rather than cookie-cutter.
Mostly single-family
The mix leans toward [single-family homes](/area/siesta-key-fl/single-family-homes), with a single villa and a lone condo rounding out current options.
Room to negotiate
A median 83.5 days on market suggests sellers aren't fielding instant offers, which can work in a patient buyer's favor.
Population
5,690
Median age
66
Median income
$119,427
Median home value
$954,300
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 13% 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.
Culture
Top 16% 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.
Entertainment
Top 19% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
On the calendar
Near Siesta Key
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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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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…
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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
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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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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…
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In the Flesh
In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a transformative subject in Japanese art from the late 19th century to…
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Siesta Key home
≈ $11,034/mo
$1,795,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
83%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$8,500/mo
Median rent
1 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Siesta Key real estate FAQs
Is Siesta Key a good place to live?+
It's a barrier island built around the beach and the water, with most homes offering canal, bay, or Gulf access. The pace is relaxed and outdoor-focused, and the island stays close to mainland Sarasota via causeway. If waterfront living is your priority, the waterfront homes here define the lifestyle.
Is Siesta Key expensive?+
Yes — it's a premium market. The median list price is $1,795,000 and five of the six active listings are above $1 million, with an average of $864 per square foot. There's the occasional entry point near $520,000, but those are rare.
What do homes cost on Siesta Key?+
Current active listings run from $520,000 to $5,000,000, with a median list price of $1,795,000 and a median home size of 2,339 square feet. At roughly $864 per square foot, you're paying for location and water access. Browsing luxury homes ($1m+) gives the clearest picture of the island's core inventory.
How is the market right now?+
Inventory is very tight, with only six active listings on the island. Homes are taking a median of 83.5 days to sell, which points to a patient market where buyers have time to evaluate and negotiate. Keeping an eye on just reduced listings can surface the best opportunities.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $346 per month, though that varies by property type between single-family homes, the villa, and the condo currently listed. Median property tax lands around $12,254 per year, in line with the island's higher price points. Always confirm the exact figures on any specific townhomes & condos or single-family listing before you commit.
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