Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Dixie Heights
Compact, central Sarasota living without the coastal price tag
2
Homes for sale
$291,625
Median list price
$315
Avg price / sqft
21
Median days on market
Dixie Heights sits close to the center of Sarasota, within easy reach of the Rosemary District's galleries and cafés, the arts corridor around Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, and the Gulf beaches out on Lido Key. The homes here run smaller and more modest than the big waterfront addresses, which is exactly why the neighborhood attracts buyers who want a foothold in the city rather than a sprawling lot. It's a quiet, walkable pocket that keeps you connected to everything Sarasota does well.
The market is genuinely tight — just two active listings right now, with a median list price of $294,000 and a range from $278,000 to $310,000. Homes that are priced right move fast: the median time on market is 9 days, and sellers over the past year captured about 95% of their asking price. If you want a smaller, centrally located home among Sarasota homes for sale, you'll need to act quickly when something comes up.
Dixie Heights is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$284,250 – $299K price range
928 sqft median home
$3,000/mo median rent
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Dixie Heights
$299,000$310,000
4050 ROCKEFELLER AVENUE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 904 sqft
$284,250
4031 IOLA DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft
Every active listing inside the Dixie Heights boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Dixie Heights market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$285,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
47 days
Median time to sell
Dixie Heights vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Dixie Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Dixie Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Dixie Heights home
≈ $1,974/mo
$291,625 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
120
Median age
51
Median income
$78,239
Median home value
$359,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Dixie Heights
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Entertainment
Top 19% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Active
Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Straight answers
Dixie Heights FAQs
Is Dixie Heights a good place to live?+
It's a compact, central neighborhood that puts you close to downtown Sarasota, the Rosemary District, and the Gulf beaches on Lido Key. Assigned schools include Wilkinson Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High. The smaller home footprint and quiet streets suit buyers who prioritize location over lot size.
Is Dixie Heights expensive?+
Compared to Sarasota's waterfront communities, it's relatively affordable, with a median list price of $294,000 and active listings ranging from $278,000 to $310,000. The trade-off is size — the median home is about 928 square feet — but for central-city access, it's a strong value.
What do homes cost in Dixie Heights?+
Current active listings sit between $278,000 and $310,000, with a median of $294,000 and an average of about $317 per square foot. Over the last 12 months, three homes sold at a median price of $285,000, so pricing has stayed consistent.
How is the market in Dixie Heights right now?+
It's tight and quick — only two homes are active, and the median days on market is just 9. Sellers are getting around 95% of their asking price, which tells you well-priced homes don't linger. Buyers should be ready to move when a listing appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA on record for Dixie Heights, which keeps monthly carrying costs down. Median property taxes run about $2,729 a year, and if you're weighing a rental, the median rent in the area is around $3,000 a month.
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