Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Forest Oaks
Quiet Sarasota living with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$542,450
Median list price
$332
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
Forest Oaks sits in the middle of Sarasota's everyday orbit — close enough to the coast and the cultural core to make weekends easy, quiet enough to feel like a genuine neighborhood the rest of the week. It reads as a place where single-family homes on comfortable lots matter more than flash, and where a low HOA keeps the community feel light-touch. Buyers here often find themselves comparing notes with nearby Sky Ranch and the artsy energy of the Rosemary District before settling on the calmer footing Forest Oaks offers.
The market reality is tight and steady rather than frenzied. With just two active listings and a median list price of $542,450, choices are limited but priced with intent — sellers over the past year have collected about 98% of asking, and homes take a median of 43 days to sell. If you want more inventory to weigh against it, the broader pool of Sarasota homes for sale and coastal options on Lido Key give useful context for what your budget buys elsewhere.
Forest Oaks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$499,900 – $585K price range
1,632 sqft median home
$33/mo median HOA
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Oaks
$585,000$595,000
5425 MATTHEW COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft
$499,900$521,900
5430 MATTHEW COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,629 sqft
Every active listing inside the Forest Oaks boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Forest Oaks market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$539,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
32 days
Median time to sell
Forest Oaks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 8.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forest Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Forest Oaks home
≈ $3,402/mo
$542,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$33/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
854
Median age
72
Median income
$53,524
Median home value
$287,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest Oaks
Food & Drink
Top 1% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Food & Drink
Top 3% in the U.S.Wine Lovers
It's all about the grape. This population enjoys a trip to the vineyard to learn about wine and sharing a good bottle with friends and family.
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Food & Drink
Top 18% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Food & Drink
Top 19% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Relationships
Top 19% 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
Forest Oaks FAQs
Is Forest Oaks a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established Sarasota neighborhood that trades flash for central convenience — you're a manageable drive from the beaches, downtown, and districts like the Rosemary District. The low $33/month median HOA and assigned schools including Riverview High School make it practical for families and buyers who want calm without isolation.
Is Forest Oaks expensive?+
It sits in Sarasota's mid-market range, with a median list price of $542,450 and homes running around $332 per square foot. That's approachable compared to waterfront pockets like Lido Key, and the modest HOA keeps carrying costs reasonable.
What do homes cost in Forest Oaks?+
Current active listings range from $499,900 to $585,000, with a median list price of $542,450 for a typical home around 1,632 square feet. Over the past year, the median sold price was $539,500, so asking and sale prices track closely.
How is the market in Forest Oaks right now?+
It's tight and steady — only two active listings and two sales in the past twelve months, with a median of 43 days on market. Sellers have averaged about 98% of asking, so serious buyers should be ready to move when the right home appears and can widen their search across Sarasota homes for sale if inventory is thin.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs just $33 per month, keeping community costs light. Median property taxes come in around $3,610 per year, which is in line with comparable Sarasota County neighborhoods.
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