Manasota
Suburban Neighborhood in Sarasota County
Sarasota County 34223, 34293
Appealing established homes and new development highlight the many housing options
Much of Manasota’s established single-family housing is concentrated on spacious lots between Manasota Beach Road and the Intracoastal Waterway. On narrow streets lined with palm trees, pines and other native vegetation are a variety of traditional ranch-style homes as well as contemporary custom homes. Key West-style cottage homes and the occasional modern-style home also can be found. Prices typically range from $600,000 to $900,000. Similar housing is found inland at Gulf View Estates, a deed-restricted community where prices range from $400,000 to $600,000. Pennington Place, another self-contained subdivision, offers single-family homes and townhouses in the $350,000 to $550,000 range. “Being able to get something relatively inexpensive is attractive,” says Debi Harman, a Realtor with RE/MAX Alliance Group who lives in nearby Sarasota National. Additional values can be found at BeachWalk by Manasota Key, a new development of attached villas for under $400,000 and single-family homes between $425,000 and $725,000. Manasota also includes a pair of themed manufactured home communities. Japanese Gardens and Polynesian Village offer homes between $140,000 and $240,000 and amenities that include a clubhouse, pool and courts for shuffleboard and pickleball.
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Nearby Manasota Key Beach is a popular destination
The neighborhood is small enough that the waterfront is always within walking distance. For those who prefer a short drive, Manasota Beach Road connects directly to the barrier island of Manasota Key, though a wait may be in order as a drawbridge raises for a ship to pass through on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. “The beach is beautiful, very authentic,” says Harman. “People go there to watch the sunsets.” While you are waiting for the sun to set, you can swim, fish, launch watercraft and nature-watch on the nearby trails. Native flora and fauna are the focal point of the Manasota Scrub Preserve, 180 acres of protected habitat centrally located in the neighborhood. In the center of the preserve is a flatwoods pond that attracts many of the birds and other animals that call the area home, and a 1.-5-mile natural-surface trail provides additional opportunities to explore.
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Students can attend top-rated schools throughout their educational journey
Students in Manasota attend the Sarasota County public school system and have access to high-performing schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. Taylor Ranch Elementary and Venice Middle are A-minus-rated schools by Niche, while Venice High is an A-rated school that features its own performing arts center.
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Spring training games and concerts are featured events at CoolToday Park
Wellen Park’s most noticeable attraction is CoolToday Park, the new spring training home of the Atlanta Braves. Exhibition games are played there from late February through late March, but the park hosts events year-round, including concerts in the stadium and weekly trivia nights at the in-house tiki bar.Access to main roads makes travel to surrounding Gulf Coast cities a breeze
Getting to Wellen Park and other nearby areas of interest is made convenient by State Road 776, also known as Englewood Road. It bisects the community and provides access to the Tamiami Trail, the Gulf Coast’s primary retail and dining corridor, less than 3 miles north. Tamiami Trail leads directly north into Sarasota, while 776 leads directly south to Englewood and the barrier islands off its coast.Large shopping center nearby provides all the essentials
Residents have a plethora of retail and dining options available to them less than 3 miles north at the Venice Village shopping center along the Tamiami Trail. The sprawling commercial complex is anchored by a full-service Publix, features big-box retailers Walmart and Target and is home to a variety of eateries that includes highly rated options Snowbirds Grille and The Sand Trap Sports Bar.
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Downtown Wellen Park is a contemporary gathering place full of things to do
Not far from Venice Village is Wellen Park, a massive master-planned development anchored by a buzzy downtown that is about 7 miles from the neighborhood. Downtown Wellen Park is built around an 80-acre lake and features additional recreational amenities that include a 3-mile lakefront trail, a children’s splash pad and green spaces where visitors can relax in strategically placed hammocks. Visitors also have access to an array of boutique shops and eateries, and a popular farmer’s market is held there every Sunday morning.
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Matt Pallister
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Pete Barrett
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Terri Persing
Terri Persing
PARADISE EXCLUSIVE INC
(216) 714-1705
57 Total Sales
1 in Manasota
$730,750 Price
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Leslie Brown
Leslie Brown
KW COASTAL LIVING
(941) 541-2899
362 Total Sales
1 in Manasota
$675,000 Price
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Christa Spalding
Christa Spalding
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(941) 977-2282
25 Total Sales
3 in Manasota
$400K - $478K Price Range
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Rhonda Gustitus
Rhonda Gustitus
KW PEACE RIVER PARTNERS
(941) 307-7387
730 Total Sales
1 in Manasota
$385,000 Price
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Kathy Damewood
Kathy Damewood
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
(941) 263-8119
854 Total Sales
1 in Manasota
$102,500 Price
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Colleen Waldoch
Colleen Waldoch
HOMESMART
(941) 231-5920
75 Total Sales
1 in Manasota
$390,995 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Woodmere Park
Manasota Scrub Preserve
Nightingale Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Challenger Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Tarpon Park
- Lake
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Manasota | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Manasota Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Manasota, Englewood sell after 132 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Manasota, Englewood over the last 12 months is $391,250, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$442,494
Median Sale Price
$391,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$407,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$372,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
823
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
8.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,879
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,415
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 222 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 1511am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,382
Median Age
65
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
50.8%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,101
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,024
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
36.9%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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