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Sarasota, FL 34231 Real Estate
These are the communities located within the zip code 34231. These homes are especially popular because of their south Sarasota location, close proximity to Siesta Key, shopping and dining along Tamiami Trail, and easy access to both downtown Sarasota and the beaches. Communities here range from waterfront luxury neighborhoods like The Landings to more affordable single-family home areas such as Gulf Gate Estates and South Gate Ridge.
One of the area’s best-known gated communities is The Landings, located along Sarasota Bay and known for mature landscaping, private roads, and a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos.
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Some of the most well-known neighborhoods and communities located within the 34231 zip code in Sarasota include:
ASHTON LAKES
A well-maintained Sarasota community known for its peaceful lake views, mature landscaping, and convenient location, Ashton Lakes residents enjoy a clubhouse, two sparkling heated pools, tennis courts, RV/Boat storage and picnic/barbecuing area. Located just minutes from Siesta Key Beach, the neighborhood primarily features villas and condominium residences with maintenance-free living, making it especially popular with retirees, seasonal residents, and buyers seeking a low-maintenance coastal lifestyle.
Many homes offer screened lanais, updated interiors, open floor plans, and scenic lake or garden views. Residents enjoy amenities such as walking paths, tennis courts, clubhouse facilities, and community pools in a quiet residential setting. Buyers are attracted to Ashton Lakes for its affordability compared to nearby beach communities, strong rental appeal, and convenient access to shopping, dining, golf, and downtown Sarasota.
ASHTON LAKES AMENITIES
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Golf Course in the Community
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Two Heated Pools
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Tennis Courts
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RV/Boat Storage
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Picnic/BBQ Area
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Mature Oak Trees
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Scenic Lake & Garden Views
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Walking Paths
BAYWOOD COLONY
Baywood Colony is a quiet waterfront neighborhood in Sarasota known for its boating access, mature landscaping, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Located near Little Sarasota Bay and just minutes from Siesta Key Beach, the community features a mix of classic Florida homes, updated ranch-style residences, and waterfront properties with private docks.
Many homes offer spacious lots, tropical outdoor living areas, private pools, and canal or bay views. Buyers are drawn to Baywood Colony for its peaceful residential feel, convenient access to shopping and dining, and opportunity for waterfront living without the density of larger communities. The neighborhood remains popular with boaters, retirees, and buyers seeking an established Sarasota location close to the water.
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Tennis Courts
BENEVA OAKS
A small, upscale gated Sarasota neighborhood located in Palmer Ranch known for spacious custom homes, oversized lots, and mature oak-lined streets in a quiet residential setting. Select sections are gated or semi-private luxury estate enclaves. Beneva Oaks is located just east of Tamiami Trail and minutes from Siesta Key Beach. The community offers privacy and convenience with easy access to shopping, dining, golf, and downtown Sarasota.
Homes in Beneva Oaks are typically larger residences with open floor plans, private pools, updated interiors, and expansive outdoor living spaces. Many properties feature lush tropical landscaping, circular driveways, and well-maintained architectural designs that appeal to buyers seeking an established luxury neighborhood without high-density development. With limited inventory and strong long-term appeal, Beneva Oaks remains a highly desirable Sarasota community.
BENEVA OAKS AMENITIES
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Custom Homes
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Sections are Gated
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Lush Landscaped Parks
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Tree-Lined streets
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Large Oversized Lots
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Luxury Neighborhood
FOREST LAKES SOUTH
Golf-course-adjacent community with mature trees and established homes, portions include HOA or condo associations depending on the subdivision. Forest Lakes South is an established Sarasota neighborhood known for its golf course surroundings, and convenient central location. Situated near shopping, dining, and just minutes from Siesta Key Beach, the community offers a mix of single-family homes, villas, and condos with a relaxed residential atmosphere.
Homes in Forest Lakes South often feature spacious floor plans, updated interiors, private pools, and views of lakes, fairways, or lush tropical landscaping. Many properties were built between the 1960s and 1980s and have been renovated with modern coastal finishes while maintaining their original character. Buyers are attracted to the neighborhood’s affordability, established setting, and easy access to downtown Sarasota, golf courses, parks, and everyday conveniences.
FOREST LAKES SOUTH AMENITIES
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Two Main Recreational Areas
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Two Swimming Pools
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Tennis/Pickleball Courts
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Multi-Purpose Field
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Scenic Walking Trails
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Clubhouse
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Dog Park
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Close to Forest Lakes Golf Club
GULF GATE ESTATES
GULF GATE ESTATES AMENITIES
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Ranch-Style Homes
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No Required HOA
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Mature Landscaping
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Walkable Gulf Gate Village
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Close to Legacy Walking Trail
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Five Minutes from Siesta Beach
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Bike-Friendly Roads
A popular south Sarasota neighborhood known for walkability to Gulf Gate Shoppes, restaurants, and close proximity to Siesta Key. Gulf Gate Estates is one of Sarasota’s most popular established neighborhoods, known for its central location near Siesta Key Beach and relaxed coastal feel. Developed mainly in the 1960s and 1970s, the community features ranch-style homes, mature landscaping, large lots, and many updated properties with pools and modern interiors.
Buyers are drawn to Gulf Gate Estates for its affordability compared to nearby waterfront communities, along with easy access to downtown Sarasota, shopping, dining, golf, and everyday conveniences. The neighborhood is especially popular with retirees, snowbirds, families, and investors.
Residents enjoy walkable streets, bike-friendly roads, and proximity to Gulf Gate Village, a lively local district filled with restaurants, cafés, and nightlife. The area offers a classic Sarasota lifestyle with strong long-term appeal.
GULF GATE WOODS
Another popular Sarasota neighborhood known for walkability, restaurants, and proximity to Siesta Key. Gulf Gate Woods is a desirable Sarasota neighborhood known for spacious homes, oversized lots, and mature tropical landscaping just minutes from Siesta Key Beach. Developed primarily in the 1970s and 1980s, the community features larger floor plans, many with private pools, updated coastal interiors, and expansive outdoor living spaces.
Buyers are attracted to the neighborhood’s quiet residential atmosphere, strong property values, and convenient location near Gulf Gate Village, shopping, dining, golf, and downtown Sarasota. With no high HOA fees and a well-established feel, Gulf Gate Woods remains popular with full-time residents, retirees, and seasonal homeowners seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle close to Sarasota’s beaches and amenities.
GULF GATE WOODS AMENITIES
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Ranch-Style Homes
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Low HOA Fees
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Lush Landscaping
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Walkable Gulf Gate Village
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Close to Legacy Trail
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Bike-Friendly Roads
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Nearby Gulf Gate Park
Upscale fully gated waterfront community with a tropical coastal feel and marina access. The Landings is one of Sarasota’s premier gated communities, located west of Tamiami Trail near Sarasota Bay and just minutes from Siesta Key Beach. Known for its mature oak canopies, winding roads, and lush tropical landscaping. The Landings offers a mix of luxury single-family homes, waterfront estates, and maintenance-free townhomes and condos.
Many homes feature private pools, spacious floor plans, high-end renovations, and peaceful preserve or water views. Residents enjoy a private, country club-style atmosphere with optional membership opportunities at The Landings Racquet Club, which offers tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, and social events. Buyers are attracted to the community’s security, strong property values, marina access, and convenient location near shopping, dining, and downtown Sarasota.
THE LANDINGS
THE LANDINGS AMENITIES
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Gated Community
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Racquet Club on site
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Mature Landscaping
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Lush Tree Canopy
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Boardwalk to the Intracoastal
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Lake Views
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Walking Paths Through Preserves
OYSTER BAY ESTATES
Luxury bayfront homes and mature landscaping near Sarasota Bay. Oyster Bay Estates is one of Sarasota’s most prestigious waterfront neighborhoods, located west of Tamiami Trail along Sarasota Bay. Known for its luxury estates, mature tropical landscaping, and deep-water canal access, the community offers a mix of classic Old Florida homes and newly built custom residences.
Many properties feature expansive floor plans, private docks, resort-style pools, and direct boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico. Buyers are drawn to Oyster Bay Estates for its privacy, oversized lots, and prime location just minutes from Siesta Key Beach, Southside Village, and downtown Sarasota. With strong long-term value and a quiet upscale atmosphere, the neighborhood remains one of Sarasota’s most desirable luxury communities.
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PELICAN COVE
A waterfront fully gated condo community with canals, kayak access, and lush Florida scenery, Pelican Cove is a highly sought-after waterfront community in Sarasota known for its lush tropical setting, boating access, and resort-style amenities along Little Sarasota Bay. The community features a mix of condominiums, villas, and townhomes surrounded by mangroves, canals, and mature landscaping that create a private coastal atmosphere.
Many residences offer water views, screened lanais, updated interiors, and open floor plans designed for relaxed Florida living. Residents enjoy amenities including multiple pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, walking trails, kayak storage, and a private marina with direct bay access. Buyers are drawn to Pelican Cove for its active lifestyle, natural beauty, and convenient location near Siesta Key Beach, shopping, dining, and downtown Sarasota.
PHILLIPPI GARDENS
Phillippi Gardens is a charming Sarasota neighborhood known for its established homes, mature tropical landscaping, and convenient location near Phillippi Creek and Siesta Key Beach. The community features a mix of classic Florida ranch homes, updated coastal residences, and waterfront properties with canal access in select areas.
Many homes offer spacious lots, private pools, open floor plans, and lush outdoor living spaces designed for the Florida lifestyle. Buyers are attracted to Phillippi Gardens for its quiet residential atmosphere, boating opportunities, and easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and downtown Sarasota. With strong demand for centrally located neighborhoods near the water, Phillippi Gardens remains popular with full-time residents, retirees, and seasonal homeowners seeking a relaxed coastal setting.
PINE SHORES ESTATES
Quiet residential area west of the Trail, convenient to beaches and downtown, Pine Shores Estates is an established Sarasota neighborhood known for its spacious lots, mature pine and oak trees, and convenient location just minutes from Siesta Key Beach. The community features a mix of classic ranch-style homes, updated coastal residences, and newer custom properties in a quiet residential setting with no high-density development.
Many homes offer private pools, open floor plans, oversized yards, and tropical outdoor living spaces ideal for year-round Florida living. Buyers are drawn to Pine Shores Estates for its peaceful atmosphere, strong property values, and close proximity to shopping, dining, schools, and downtown Sarasota. With large lots and limited HOA restrictions in many areas, the neighborhood remains popular with families, retirees, and buyers seeking an established Sarasota location near the beaches.
RIVERVIEW ESTATES
Riverview Estates is a desirable Sarasota neighborhood known for its waterfront access, mature landscaping, and prime location near Phillippi Creek and Siesta Key Beach. The community features a mix of classic Florida homes, updated ranch-style residences, and luxury waterfront properties with private docks and boating access in select areas.
Many homes offer spacious floor plans, tropical outdoor living spaces, private pools, and canal or creek views that appeal to buyers seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Residents enjoy the neighborhood’s quiet residential atmosphere while remaining close to shopping, dining, golf, and downtown Sarasota. With strong demand for homes near the water and convenient access to Sarasota’s beaches and boating lifestyle, Riverview Estates remains a highly desirable community for full-time and seasonal residents alike.
SIESTA HEIGHTS
A desirable Sarasota neighborhood located just east of Siesta Key, Siesta Heights offers convenient access to world-famous beaches, shopping, and dining. Known for its quiet residential feel and central location, the community features a mix of classic Florida ranch homes, updated coastal residences, and newer custom properties on generously sized lots.
Many homes in Siesta Heights include private pools, tropical landscaping, open floor plans, and spacious outdoor living areas designed for the Florida lifestyle. Buyers are drawn to the neighborhood’s close proximity to Siesta Key Beach, downtown Sarasota, and major roadways while still enjoying a peaceful residential atmosphere. With strong demand for homes near the beach and continued renovations throughout the area, Siesta Heights remains a popular choice for full-time residents, retirees, and seasonal homeowners.
SOUTH GATE RIDGE
More residential and affordable, with easy access to shopping and schools, South Gate Ridge is a centrally located Sarasota neighborhood known for affordable single-family homes, large lots, and convenient access to shopping, dining, and nearby beaches. Developed primarily between the 1950s and 1970s, the area features a mix of classic Florida ranch homes, updated residences, and investment properties with no mandatory HOA fees in many sections.
Buyers are attracted to South Gate Ridge for its value, established streets, and proximity to Siesta Key Beach, downtown Sarasota, and major roadways. Many homes offer spacious yards, mature landscaping, and renovation potential, making the neighborhood popular with first-time buyers, retirees, seasonal residents, and investors. Its central location and strong long-term demand continue to support steady property values and ongoing redevelopment throughout the area.