Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Sonoma
Gated living in east Sarasota's quiet corner
6
Homes for sale
$667,450
Median list price
$235
Avg price / sqft
118
Median days on market
Sonoma is a gated enclave in the eastern reaches of Sarasota, the kind of community where every home sits behind a controlled entrance and the streets stay quiet. Buyers here trade the coastal buzz of neighborhoods like Lido Key and Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores for more square footage, newer construction and a manageable HOA that handles the details. It's a practical choice for families and professionals who want space without giving up proximity to what Sarasota does best.
The market today is small and slow-moving, which cuts both ways. With just six active listings and a median list price of $667,450, inventory is thin and homes are averaging 116 days on the market — so sellers are negotiating, landing around 93% of asking. If you're patient and ready to make a real offer, that gap between list and sold price is where the leverage sits.
Sonoma is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$349,900 – $1.2M price range
2,758 sqft median home
$408/mo median HOA
$2,600/mo median rent
6 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sonoma
$349,900$359,900
8160 VILLA GRANDE CT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,818 sqft
$449,900$459,900
5427 NAPA DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft
$930,000
5326 NAPA DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,394 sqft
$1,200,000
8111 SANTA ROSA COURT, SARASOTA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,661 sqft
$372,900$375,000
5519 NAPA DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft
$885,000$895,000
8134 SANTA ROSA COURT, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,934 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sonoma boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sonoma market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$347,500
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Sonoma vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 37.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sonoma boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sonoma is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sonoma home
≈ $4,617/mo
$667,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$408/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,069
Median age
50
Median income
$72,054
Median home value
$389,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Sonoma
Entertainment
Top 5% 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.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Entertainment
Top 7% 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.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Food & Drink
Top 9% in the U.S.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.
Beliefs
Top 10% 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.
On the calendar
Near Sonoma
Jul
11
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
Jul
11
Sat
FX Toy Shows
Collectors and enthusiasts can bring all their cherished playtime possessions to life, getting them appraised by expert doll and toy buyers on-site. Moreover, visitors ca…
Jul
11
Sat
Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…
Jul
11
Sat
As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
Jul
11
Sat
Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
10:00am
This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…
Jul
11
Sat
ReptiDay
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…
Straight answers
Sonoma FAQs
Is Sonoma a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a gated, quieter setting with generous home sizes — the median here is 2,758 square feet. Families lean on the Braden River school cluster, and you're still close enough to reach the coast and downtown. It's less about walkable energy and more about space and privacy.
Is Sonoma expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Sarasota County, with a median list price of $667,450 and homes priced from $349,900 up to $1.2 million. At roughly $235 per square foot, you're paying for size and gated amenities rather than a beachfront address like Lido Key. Rentals here run around $2,600 a month.
What do homes cost in Sonoma?+
Active listings carry a median asking price of $667,450, though the six homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $347,500. That spread reflects a small sample and a mix of home types, so pricing on any individual property deserves a close look. Expect around $235 per square foot as a working benchmark.
How is the market in Sonoma right now?+
It's slow and favors patient buyers — homes are taking a median of 116.5 days to sell, and sellers are accepting about 93% of their asking price on average. With only six active listings and six sales in the past year, this is a low-volume market. That means less competition but also fewer choices at any given moment.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is $408 per month, which covers the gated community's shared upkeep and access control. Property taxes run about $5,789 a year at current medians. Factor both into your monthly budget alongside the mortgage when you compare Sonoma to non-gated Sarasota options.
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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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