Sarasota County, Florida
Old Miakka Real Estate and Local Guide
A small, entirely rural ranching community along the Myakka River that has preserved its historic church, schoolhouse, and settlement character.
Living in Old Miakka
The 1914 Miakka schoolhouse was the first school in then-Manatee County funded through voter-approved school bonds. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $133,193 median household
EducationAbout 30% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountySarasota County
Homes in Old Miakka
- About 96% of homes are owner-occupied, among the highest rates in Sarasota County.
- Effectively all housing (100%) consists of single-family detached homes on rural acreage.
- The median home value is about $640,400, reflecting large lots and ranch properties.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Old Miakka home
Old Miakka School
Source: hmdb.org
1914 schoolhouse preserved with a Sarasota County historical marker
Old Miakka United Methodist Church
Source: en.wikipedia.org
1886 rural church marked by the Sarasota County Historical Commission
Miakka Community Club
Source: historicpreservationsarasota.com
Longstanding rural community hall recognized for its local historic preservation role
Old Miakka Preserve
Source: sarasotacountyparks.com
Sarasota County nature preserve offering rural recreational trails