Sarasota County, Florida
North Sarasota Real Estate and Local Guide
An entirely urban community just north of downtown Sarasota, anchored by the historically African American Newtown neighborhood. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know North Sarasota best.
About the area
Living in North Sarasota, FL
Its Newtown neighborhood was listed as a National Register historic district in 2024.
The housing market
Homes in North Sarasota
- About 61% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with the rest renter-occupied.
- Roughly 94% of housing units are single-family detached homes, one of the highest shares in the Sarasota area.
- The median home value is about $223,900, below the countywide average.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes North Sarasota home
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
1930s tropical botanical garden and wildlife park on Bay Shore Road in the North Sarasota area
Newtown Historic District
National Register historic district and center of Sarasota's historic African American community
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
City recreation complex in Newtown with a gymnasium, fitness center, and Olympic and family swimming pools
Neighborhoods
North Sarasota areas to know
Newtown
Predominantly and historically African American neighborhood platted in 1914
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.