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Fruitville

Fruitville

Located in Sarasota County

$454,944 Average Value

From fruit fields to Sarasota suburb

The area that became Fruitville, Florida, was initially established to grow oranges and celery. It started developing in the 1870s and even had an airfield during World War One. Since the 1960s, Fruitville has steadily evolved from a farming area into a community of over 15,000 people and acts as a corridor into downtown Sarasota.

Fruitville has well established trees and woodlands that shade the neighborhoods of Fruitville.
Fruitville has well established trees and woodlands that shade the neighborhoods of Fruitville.
Most homes in Fruitville are single story with average sized lots.
Most homes in Fruitville are single story with average sized lots.
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Wide home selection and lower HOA activity

The median price for homes in Fruitville is $450,000, higher than Florida’s median. Homes in the area range from ranch and craftsman-style to new traditional and Mediterranean revivals. “It’s less expensive than western Sarasota,” says Joe Cleary, an associate at Re/MAX Alliance Group. Cleary says the inland areas tend to offer newer homes and larger parcels with fewer HOAs.

New traditional homes come in many sizes and shapes around Fruitville.
New traditional homes come in many sizes and shapes around Fruitville.
Fruitville has lovely craftsman style homes with bright coastal colors.
Fruitville has lovely craftsman style homes with bright coastal colors.
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Sarasota County Schools

Fruitville students attend Sarasota County Schools, which has an A grade and has been rated the second-best school district in the state by Niche. Adjacent to Fruitville is Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, which has an A-plus rating on Niche. Most colleges are in Sarasota, including the New College of Florida, and has a B-plus score.

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School provides education in the neighborhood of North Sarasota in Fruitville.
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School provides education in the neighborhood of North Sarasota in Fruitville.
Sarasota High School has an outstanding faculty and staff who provide a first-class education.
Sarasota High School has an outstanding faculty and staff who provide a first-class education.
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Outdoor spaces and animal watching

Fruitville Park has multiple amenities, including a pickleball court, playground, and a soccer field. The 17th Street Park, located in the north of Fruitville, has multiple softball fields and a dog park. Nearby is the Bobby Jones Golf Course, which features a 27-hole layout and was renovated in 2022. The area is also close to some of Sarasota’s natural attractions, such as Celery Fields, a flood mitigation zone with trails ideal for birdwatching. Also nearby is the Big Cat Habitat, which has multiple exotic animals on display, including tigers, panthers and elephants. Sarasota’s various beach attractions are 9 miles to the west of Fruitville.

Bobby Jones Golf Club is a retreat in the heart of Fruitville.
Bobby Jones Golf Club is a retreat in the heart of Fruitville.
If you're lucky you can spot a Purple Gallinule amongst the vegetation at Celery Fields near Fruitville.
If you're lucky you can spot a Purple Gallinule amongst the vegetation at Celery Fields near Fruitville.
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Dining, shopping and medical care on Fruitville Road

Most of the area’s dining and shopping options are along Fruitville Road, which has a mix of chain and local restaurants. Kacey’s Seafood serves a variety of fish options along with sandwiches and burgers. Rodizio Grill is a Brazilian steakhouse that serves rotisserie-grilled meats tableside. Fruitville Road has several big-box retailers, such as Sam’s Club, Target and Lowe’s Home Improvement, as well as smaller shopping plazas. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has an emergency room on the road, and the area also has several urgent care clinics and doctors’ offices.

Kacey's Seafood restaurant has delicious daily seafood specials serving in Fruitville.
Kacey's Seafood restaurant has delicious daily seafood specials serving in Fruitville.
Retail in Fruitville comes in the new standard plazas with a mix of big box stores and small shops.
Retail in Fruitville comes in the new standard plazas with a mix of big box stores and small shops.
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Access to Sarasota and Florida

Breeze Transit provides bus service to the area, connecting to downtown Sarasota and other lines throughout the county. The closest airport to Fruitville is Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which has a wide selection of domestic connections. Fruitville Road also connects to Interstate 75, which links the area to major cities such as Tampa and Miami, while downtown Sarasota is 5 miles to the west.
Sarasota County is susceptible to hurricanes, with three major storms impacting the western coast in 2024. However, Cleary said that “the Fruitville area is high and dry” and experiences less storm impact than the coastal areas. Sarasota County also provides an alert system for emergency updates.

Crime in Sarasota County

According to the latest data from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, property crime rates in the county have stayed level while decreasing by over 3%.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Georgia Salaverri

    Georgia Salaverri

    COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

    (941) 231-7874

    110 Total Sales

    1 in Fruitville

    $396,000 Price

    Georgia Salaverri
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  • Steve Martin Smith

    Steve Martin Smith

    SLICE OF FLORIDA REALTY, LLC

    (941) 740-5723

    129 Total Sales

    1 in Fruitville

    $410,000 Price

    Steve Martin Smith
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  • Raffilena Hamilton

    Raffilena Hamilton

    GOOD LIFE REALTY LLC

    (941) 260-1120

    48 Total Sales

    3 in Fruitville

    $325K - $387K Price Range

    Raffilena Hamilton
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  • Mike Polachek

    Mike Polachek

    Responds Quickly

    KW SUNCOAST

    (941) 269-2486

    127 Total Sales

    3 in Fruitville

    $355K - $690K Price Range

    Mike Polachek
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  • Cynthia Brock

    Cynthia Brock

    GULF SANDS REALTY, LLC

    (941) 271-9877

    73 Total Sales

    1 in Fruitville

    $864,500 Price

    Cynthia Brock
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  • Roberta Tengerdy, PA

    Roberta Tengerdy, PA

    PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

    (941) 263-0698

    204 Total Sales

    2 in Fruitville

    $465K - $728K Price Range

    Roberta Tengerdy, PA
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
8
Median Year Built
2020
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,898
On par with the national average
1,930
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,009

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Fruitville Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
16,271
Median Age
43
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$79,068
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$94,826

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.1%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
33%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®®

50 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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EXP REALTY LLC
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