Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Fairway Oaks
Attainable Sarasota living close to the coast
5
Homes for sale
$149,000
Median list price
$123
Avg price / sqft
20
Median days on market
Fairway Oaks is one of Sarasota's more approachable pockets, a compact community where homes run modest in size and the pace stays quiet. You're within easy reach of the wider Sarasota scene — the beaches of Lido Key, the bayfront character of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, and the walkable energy of the Rosemary District — without paying coastal prices to get there.
For buyers, this is a genuine value corner of the market. With a median list price of $149,000 and homes trading around $123 per square foot, Fairway Oaks sits well below Sarasota's headline numbers, and the small pool of five active listings moves at a median of 20 days. Sellers here are getting about 93% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not much slack for lowball offers.
Fairway Oaks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$117,900 – $200K price range
1,368 sqft median home
$499/mo median HOA
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Fairway Oaks
$149,000
3715 COLBY STREET, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,368 sqft
$117,900
3755 AMHERST WAY UNIT 34, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 936 sqft
$145,000
309 AMHERST AVENUE UNIT 51, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,250 sqft
$160,000$170,000
218 AMHERST AVENUE UNIT 85, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,386 sqft
$200,000$235,000
331 AMHERST AVENUE UNIT 56, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,368 sqft
Every active listing inside the Fairway Oaks boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Fairway Oaks market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$120,900
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
Fairway Oaks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Fairway Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Fairway Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Fairway Oaks home
≈ $1,661/mo
$149,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$499/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
589
Median age
53
Median income
$71,127
Median home value
$330,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Fairway Oaks
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Top 10% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Top 10% in the U.S.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.
Active
Top 11% 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.
Active
Top 14% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Beliefs
Top 16% 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.
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Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
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As Earth Is To Sky
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Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
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