Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Cocoanut Bayou
Bayfront living just north of downtown Sarasota
3
Homes for sale
$9,500,000
Median list price
$1,443
Avg price / sqft
183
Median days on market
Cocoanut Bayou sits along Sarasota Bay just north of downtown, in a stretch of the city known for its quiet, tree-lined streets and proximity to the water. It shares its footprint with well-regarded pockets like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and Sky Ranch, and puts you minutes from the beaches of Lido Key and the culture of the Rosemary District. This is a neighborhood for buyers who want bay access and city convenience in the same breath.
The market here is small and rarefied. Right now there are just 3 active listings with a median list price of $9,500,000, and no homes have sold in the past 12 months — a signal that inventory turns over rarely and at the top of Sarasota's price range. If you're serious about this pocket, work with an agent tracking every off-market move, and keep the broader Sarasota homes for sale in view as a comparison point.
Cocoanut Bayou is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$7,500,000 – $15M price range
7,116 sqft median home
$125/mo median HOA
$5,995/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Cocoanut Bayou
$9,500,000
4317 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD, SARASOTA
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 7,116 sqft
$7,500,000
4205 HIGEL AVENUE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 7,003 sqft
$14,500,000
4315 MANGROVE PLACE, SARASOTA
6 bd · 7.5 ba · 7,535 sqft
Every active listing inside the Cocoanut Bayou boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Cocoanut Bayou market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$4,950,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
76 days
Median time to sell
Cocoanut Bayou vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 28.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Cocoanut Bayou boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Cocoanut Bayou is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Cocoanut Bayou home
≈ $55,430/mo
$9,500,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$125/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$5,995/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
362
Median age
61
Median income
$151,303
Median home value
$1,979,001
Beyond the listings
Living in Cocoanut Bayou
Culture
Top 1% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 4% 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.
Beliefs
Top 5% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Lifestyles
Top 7% 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.
Relationships
Top 10% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
On the calendar
Near Cocoanut Bayou
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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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FX Toy Shows
Collectors and enthusiasts can bring all their cherished playtime possessions to life, getting them appraised by expert doll and toy buyers on-site. Moreover, visitors ca…
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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
11
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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…
Jul
11
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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…
Jul
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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…
Straight answers
Cocoanut Bayou FAQs
Is Cocoanut Bayou a good place to live?+
It's a small bayfront enclave north of downtown Sarasota, prized for its water access and quiet setting near Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. You're close to the beaches of Lido Key and the restaurants and galleries of downtown, all while living on established, low-traffic streets. It suits buyers who want privacy without giving up city convenience.
Is Cocoanut Bayou expensive?+
Yes — this is one of Sarasota's most exclusive addresses, with a current median list price of $9,500,000. The three active listings sit firmly at the top of the local market, so expect luxury bayfront pricing throughout.
What do homes cost in Cocoanut Bayou?+
The three homes on the market right now carry a median list price of $9,500,000. Because so little trades here, pricing reflects a rare, high-end bayfront segment rather than a broad range of options.
How is the market in Cocoanut Bayou?+
It's extremely tight: just 3 active listings and zero recorded sales in the past 12 months. Inventory turns over rarely, so buyers should be ready to move quickly and lean on an agent watching for off-market opportunities across Sarasota.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property tax figures for Cocoanut Bayou aren't available in the current data. Given the luxury bayfront nature of these homes, your agent can pull exact carrying costs on any individual listing before you make an offer.
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