Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Paddocks
Quiet East Sarasota living with steady value
1
Homes for sale
$510,000
Median list price
$306
Avg price / sqft
2
Median days on market
Paddocks is a small, low-key residential pocket in Sarasota County, the kind of place where turnover is light and homes tend to stay in the family for years. It sits within easy reach of the wider Sarasota scene — from the beaches around Lido Key to the walkable energy of the Rosemary District — while keeping its own understated pace.
For buyers, the reality here is scarcity: there are currently no active listings, and just seven homes changed hands over the past year. When something does come up, it moves close to asking — sellers have been getting about 97% of list price, with a median sold price of $440,000. If Paddocks is on your radar, it pays to be ready to act and to keep an eye on nearby communities like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and Sky Ranch as backups.
Paddocks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$510,000 – $510K price range
1,665 sqft median home
$58/mo median HOA
7 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Paddocks
Every active listing inside the Paddocks boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Paddocks market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$440,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
10 days
Median time to sell
Paddocks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 17.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Paddocks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Paddocks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Paddocks home
≈ $3,154/mo
$510,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$58/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
545
Median age
37
Median income
$94,318
Median home value
$576,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Paddocks
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 5% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Active
Top 8% 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.
Active
Top 8% 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.
Entertainment
Top 10% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Straight answers
Paddocks FAQs
Is Paddocks a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Sarasota County where homes don't come up for sale often — a sign residents like staying. You get a calm setting with access to the broader Sarasota area, including its beaches and downtown districts. It suits buyers who value stability over a busy, high-turnover market.
Is Paddocks expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for Sarasota County, with a median sold price of $440,000 over the last year. That's well below the premium waterfront communities like Lido Key while still being part of a sought-after coastal county. It's a practical option for buyers who want value without leaving the Sarasota market.
What do homes cost in Paddocks?+
Over the past twelve months, seven homes sold at a median price of $440,000. There are no active listings right now, so pricing is best gauged from those recent sales rather than current inventory. Expect to move quickly when a home does hit the market.
How is the market in Paddocks?+
Inventory is essentially nonexistent at the moment, with zero active listings and just seven sales in the last year. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their asking price, which signals steady demand against very limited supply. Buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act the moment a listing appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property tax figures for Paddocks in the live data, which is common in a neighborhood with so few recent transactions. Costs can vary home to home, so it's worth confirming the specifics on any individual property before you make an offer. Your agent can pull the exact numbers once a listing is available.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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