Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Bay View Acres
Waterfront-adjacent living minutes from downtown Sarasota
4
Homes for sale
$1,487,000
Median list price
$665
Avg price / sqft
41
Median days on market
Bay View Acres sits close to the water and the cultural pulse of west Sarasota, within reach of Lido Key beaches and the walkable energy of the Rosemary District. It's a small, established pocket where pool homes and a couple of waterfront properties set the tone, and neighboring areas like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores add to the coastal, art-minded character. If you want proximity to downtown without living in a high-rise, this is that kind of place.
The market here is tight and priced for buyers who value location. There are just 4 active listings, with a median list price of $1,487,000 and homes moving in about 40 days. Compared to the broader pool of Sarasota homes for sale, Bay View Acres skews upscale, so expect to compete for the few homes that come available.
Bay View Acres is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$647,000 – $1.9M price range
2,208 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bay View Acres
$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
$1,049,000$1,250,000
1804 BAYWOOD DRIVE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,335 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
3
Sold, last 12 months
$580,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
77 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
≈ $8,511/mo
$1,487,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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 strong fit if you want to be near the water and downtown Sarasota without the density of a beachfront condo. You're close to Lido Key and the cultural draw of nearby districts, and homes feed into Gulf Gate Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High. It's a small, established neighborhood, so expect a quieter, settled feel.
Is Bay View Acres expensive?+
Yes, it runs upscale. The median list price is $1,487,000 and three of the four active listings are priced above $1 million, with average pricing around $665 per square foot. Entry points do exist, though, with the current range starting at $647,000.
What do homes cost in Bay View Acres?+
Active listings range from $647,000 to $1,949,000, with a median list of $1,487,000 on homes averaging about 2,208 square feet. Over the past 12 months, three homes sold at a median of $580,000, so there's real spread between the higher-end current inventory and what has actually closed.
How is the market in Bay View Acres?+
It's a small, tight market with just 4 active listings and 3 sales in the past year. Homes take a median of about 40 days to sell, and sellers are getting roughly 93% of their asking price, which points to buyers with room to negotiate. If you're comparing options, it helps to keep an eye on the wider set of Sarasota homes for sale.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA data for the active listings here, which suggests fees are minimal or property-specific rather than community-wide. Property taxes run a median of about $5,596 per year. Always confirm the exact figures on any home you're considering, since they vary by assessed value.
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