Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Tortuga
Waterfront living close to Sarasota's coastal core
4
Homes for sale
$666,900
Median list price
$541
Avg price / sqft
95
Median days on market
Tortuga sits within easy reach of Sarasota's bayfront and barrier islands, a small community where the water is part of daily life — three of the four current listings are waterfront. You're minutes from the beaches of Lido Key, the galleries and dining around the Rosemary District, and the quiet residential streets of Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. It's a compact enclave that trades sprawl for location.
For buyers, this is a thin, deliberate market. There are just four active listings with a median list price of $666,900, and homes have been taking about 95 days to sell, so there's room to negotiate — sellers over the past year closed at roughly 96% of asking. If nothing here fits, the broader map of Sarasota homes for sale and nearby pockets like Sky Ranch widen the field considerably.
Tortuga is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$429,000 – $699K price range
1,122 sqft median home
$1,383/mo median HOA
$4,750/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Tortuga
$699,000$735,000
8710 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD UNIT 203B, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft
$649,000$660,000
8750 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD UNIT 501, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft
$429,000$439,900
8750 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD UNIT 302, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft
$684,800
8710 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD UNIT 405, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,012 sqft
Every active listing inside the Tortuga boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tortuga market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$425,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
71 days
Median time to sell
Tortuga vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 84.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tortuga boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Tortuga is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tortuga home
≈ $5,728/mo
$666,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,383/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,750/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
567
Median age
69
Median income
$113,375
Median home value
$654,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Tortuga
Culture
Top 8% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Beliefs
Top 14% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Beliefs
Top 16% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Top 18% 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 Tortuga
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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…
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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
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…
Jul
11
Sat
Something Borrowed, Something New
The event features a never-before-seen exhibition of works from acclaimed modern and contemporary artists like Louise Bourgeois, Chuck Close, David Hockney, Yoko Ono, Kar…
Jul
11
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Penumbra
In a new solo exhibition, Maria A. Guzmán Capron presents her vibrant figurative textiles that explore the complexities of identity, drawing from her own multicultural ex…
Straight answers
Tortuga FAQs
Is Tortuga a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want to be close to the water and to Sarasota's coastal amenities without a large-property commitment. Three of the four current listings are waterfront, and you're minutes from Lido Key and the bayfront. The homes are compact, with a median size around 1,122 square feet.
Is Tortuga expensive?+
It sits in Sarasota's mid-to-upper range, with a median list price of $666,900 and active listings running from $429,000 to about $699,000. At roughly $541 per square foot, you're paying a premium tied to location and water access rather than size.
What do homes cost in Tortuga?+
Current active listings have a median list price of $666,900, spanning $429,000 to $699,000. Over the past 12 months, four homes sold at a median price of $425,000 — a reminder that closed prices have run below current asking, so bring realistic expectations to the table.
How is the market in Tortuga?+
It's a small, slow-moving market: four active listings and four sales in the past year, with homes taking a median 95 days to sell. Sellers have been getting about 96% of asking on average, so there's some negotiating room but not a fire sale.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $1,383 per month, which is on the higher side and typically reflects waterfront and building-related services. Median property taxes come in around $7,457 per year — budget for both when you're weighing a purchase here.
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