Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Bahia Vista Heights
Central Sarasota living close to the bay and downtown
2
Homes for sale
$407,000
Median list price
$331
Avg price / sqft
217
Median days on market
Bahia Vista Heights sits in the heart of Sarasota, a compact residential pocket that keeps you minutes from the coast and the city core. You're within easy reach of the beaches at Lido Key, the arts-and-dining energy of the Rosemary District, and the historic streets around Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. It's the kind of established, unpretentious neighborhood where location does the heavy lifting.
The market here is thin and slow-moving, which matters if you're buying. With just 2 active listings and a median list price of $407,000, inventory is limited and homes take time — the median listing has been on the market 154 days. That said, the one home sold in the past year went for 100% of asking at $425,000, so realistic pricing still finds a buyer.
Bahia Vista Heights is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$339,000 – $475K price range
1,307 sqft median home
1 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bahia Vista Heights
$475,000$485,000
1560 INGRAM AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,739 sqft
$339,000$349,900
1405 INGRAM AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 874 sqft
Every active listing inside the Bahia Vista Heights boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Bahia Vista Heights market
1
Sold, last 12 months
$425,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
3 days
Median time to sell
Bahia Vista Heights vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bahia Vista Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bahia Vista Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bahia Vista Heights home
≈ $2,493/mo
$407,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
978
Median age
58
Median income
$80,448
Median home value
$322,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Bahia Vista Heights
Appearance oriented
Top 4% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Appearance oriented
Top 5% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Beliefs
Top 7% 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.
Active
Top 9% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Attitudes
Top 15% 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.
Relationships
Top 16% 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.
Straight answers
Bahia Vista Heights FAQs
Is Bahia Vista Heights a good place to live?+
It's a central, established neighborhood that trades flash for location — you're close to downtown Sarasota, the Rosemary District, and the beaches at Lido Key. Assigned schools include Alta Vista Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High. If you value being near everything without paying waterfront prices, it fits.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's moderate for Sarasota, with a median list price of $407,000 and active listings ranging from $339,000 to $475,000. At about $331 per square foot, you're paying for the central location rather than square footage — the median home is around 1,307 square feet.
What do homes cost in Bahia Vista Heights?+
Current active listings sit between $339,000 and $475,000, with a median of $407,000. The single home sold in the past year closed at $425,000, so the neighborhood's realistic range clusters in the low-to-mid $400,000s.
How is the market right now?+
It's quiet and patient — only 2 homes are active and the median listing has sat 154 days. But sellers who price right do well: the last sale went for 100% of asking, meaning well-priced homes hold their value even in a slow market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA data for the neighborhood, so most homes here are not tied to mandatory association dues. Property taxes are modest, with a median of about $1,663 per year, which keeps ongoing ownership costs low compared to newer Sarasota communities.
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