Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Barton Farms
Spacious Homes and Easy Living East of Sarasota
1
Homes for sale
$799,900
Median list price
$230
Avg price / sqft
76
Median days on market
Barton Farms is a gated community in eastern Sarasota County built around larger, family-scaled homes — the kind of place where a 3,474-square-foot floor plan is the norm rather than the exception. It's assigned to Sarasota High School, McIntosh Middle School, and Tatum Ridge Elementary, and it trades the beach-adjacent bustle for room to breathe while staying an easy drive from everything Sarasota offers, from Lido Key to the walkable Arlington Park neighborhood closer to downtown.
Inventory here is thin — right now there's a single active listing, priced at $799,900 — so buyers should be ready to move when the right home surfaces. Over the past year 17 homes sold at a median of $598,000, with sellers collecting about 96% of asking, which tells you this is a market where fair offers get done without wild bidding. If Barton Farms is quiet, it's worth widening the search across Sarasota homes for sale or nearby Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores to keep options open.
Barton Farms is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$799,900 – $800K price range
3,474 sqft median home
$225/mo median HOA
16 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Barton Farms
Every active listing inside the Barton Farms boundary
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Browse Barton Farms
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Barton Farms market
16
Sold, last 12 months
$609,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
69 days
Median time to sell
Barton Farms vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 25.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Barton Farms boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Barton Farms is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Barton Farms home
≈ $5,021/mo
$799,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$225/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
2,056
Median age
60
Median income
$131,232
Median home value
$715,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Barton Farms
Relationships
Top 15% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Entertainment
Top 16% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 17% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Culture
Top 20% 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.
Beliefs
Top 20% 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.
Relationships
Top 21% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Straight answers
Barton Farms FAQs
Is Barton Farms a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space and a gated, residential setting rather than a beachfront address. With larger homes averaging 3,474 square feet and assignments to Sarasota High, McIntosh Middle, and Tatum Ridge Elementary, it's especially practical for families. You're also a short drive from Sarasota's coast and cultural districts when you want them.
Is Barton Farms expensive?+
It sits in the upper-mid range for Sarasota County — the median sold price over the last year was $598,000, while the lone current listing is asking $799,900. At an average of $230 per square foot for sizable homes, you're paying for square footage as much as location. Compared with waterfront pockets like Lido Key, it can offer more house for the money.
What do homes cost in Barton Farms?+
Recent sales closed at a median of $598,000, and the single active listing is priced at $799,900. Pricing works out to about $230 per square foot, reflecting the community's larger floor plans. Because inventory is so limited, expect prices to hinge heavily on the specific home available.
How is the market in Barton Farms?+
It's tight and steady — just one active listing right now, with 17 homes sold over the past 12 months. Sellers averaged 96% of asking and homes took a median of 76 days to sell, so it's neither frantic nor sluggish. Buyers should stay ready, since well-priced homes here don't stay available forever.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $225 per month, which covers the upkeep tied to a gated community. Median property taxes come in around $4,452 per year. Both are worth factoring into your monthly budget alongside the purchase price.
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