Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Barton Farms
Gated East Sarasota living with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$699,950
Median list price
$247
Avg price / sqft
39
Median days on market
Barton Farms sits in east Sarasota, a gated community built around larger single-family homes and quiet streets that appeal to buyers who want space without giving up proximity to the coast. It's the kind of neighborhood where the floor plans run generous — the median home here is close to 2,900 square feet — and the pace is residential rather than tourist-driven. Families gravitate to the assigned schools, and the location keeps the beaches and culture of greater Sarasota within easy reach, from Lido Key sand to the galleries of the Rosemary District.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, competitive market: just two homes are actively listed, with a median list price of $699,950 and a range from $600,000 to $799,900. Over the past year 17 homes sold at a median of $598,000, and sellers collected about 96% of asking — so well-priced homes move, but there isn't much standing inventory to choose from. If Barton Farms fits your search, it pays to be ready to act, or to widen the net toward nearby communities like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and Sky Ranch.
Barton Farms is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$600,000 – $800K price range
2,876 sqft median home
$225/mo median HOA
17 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Barton Farms
$600,000
8275 BARTON FARMS BOULEVARD, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,278 sqft
$799,900$839,999
8335 BARTON FARMS BOULEVARD, SARASOTA
6 bd · 4 ba · 3,474 sqft
Every active listing inside the Barton Farms boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Barton Farms market
17
Sold, last 12 months
$598,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 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
≈ $4,577/mo
$699,950 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's a good fit for buyers who want a gated, residential setting with larger homes and easy access to Sarasota's beaches and downtown. The neighborhood is assigned to Sarasota High School, McIntosh Middle School, and Tatum Ridge Elementary School, and low annual turnover — 17 sales in the past year — points to owners who settle in and stay.
Is Barton Farms expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Sarasota single-family homes, with a median list price of $699,950 and active listings between $600,000 and $799,900. There are currently no homes listed above $1 million here, so it's positioned below Sarasota's true luxury tier while still offering substantial square footage.
What do homes cost in Barton Farms?+
The two active listings carry a median list price of $699,950, and over the last 12 months homes sold at a median of $598,000. At an average of $247 per square foot on a typical 2,876-square-foot home, you're paying for generous space rather than a premium coastal address.
How is the market in Barton Farms?+
Inventory is very tight, with just two homes active at the moment, so choices are limited. Homes take a median of about 38 days to sell and sellers are getting roughly 96% of asking, which tells you priced-right listings move at a steady, healthy pace.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs $225 per month, covering the gated community's shared upkeep, and median property taxes come to about $5,446 per year. Both are reasonable for a gated Sarasota neighborhood of this size, and worth factoring into your monthly budget alongside the mortgage.
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