Siesta Report Siesta Key, by the Numbers

Kelli Eggen & Ryan Adamson

Coldwell Banker Realty, Siesta Key


Siesta Key, by the numbers

Every closed sale and every active listing on the island, from live Stellar MLS records: Gulf-front, bayfront, condo and single-family tracked separately, and two agents who work Siesta Key every day.

Kelli Eggen & Ryan Adamson · Coldwell Banker Realty, Siesta Key

About Siesta Key

Siesta Key is an eight-mile barrier island off Sarasota, reached by two bridges and built around a beach that is repeatedly ranked among the best in the country. The sand is the reason: it is almost pure quartz, ground fine over millions of years, and it stays cool underfoot in August when nothing else in Florida does. Three public beaches divide the island. Siesta Beach anchors the north end with the pavilion, the courts and the crowds; Crescent Beach runs south of it in a quieter arc; and Turtle Beach, at the far south end, trades white sand for a coarser shell mix, deeper water close in, and the island's only campground. Point of Rocks, the limestone outcrop at the south end of Crescent, is where the snorkeling is. Residentially the island reads in three layers. The Gulf front is condominium territory, much of it built between the 1960s and the 1980s and held tightly by owners who have been here for decades. Behind it sit the canal-front single-family homes, most with a dock and Intracoastal access. Siesta Key Village on the north end keeps the whole thing walkable, low-rise and deliberately unpolished, which is a large part of why people who buy here stop looking anywhere else.

#1 Beach in AmericaQuartz crystal sandSiesta Key VillageCanal-front homes
Aerial view north along Siesta Beach, a parasail over the Gulf and the shoreline curving toward Siesta Key Village in the distance
Siesta Beach from the air
Wide expanse of white sand and turquoise shallows at a Siesta Key public beach access
Spacious public beach access
Swimmers in the clear shallows off Crescent Beach on Siesta Key, looking south toward the Point of Rocks outcrop
Crescent Beach towards Point of Rocks
Low-rise resorts and shops set back from Crescent Beach on Siesta Key, with the Gulf of Mexico beyond
Low-rise and walkable
Sarasota County sign at Siesta Public Beach at sunset, noting the beach was ranked number one in the USA by Dr. Beach and TripAdvisor
Siesta Public Beach
Red lifeguard stand on the white quartz sand of Siesta Beach, with the Gulf of Mexico under a deep blue sky
Siesta Beach lifeguard stand

Market Snapshot

Live Stellar MLS data · closed sales past 90 days · as of September 10, 2026

273
For Sale Today
50 more under contract
111
Closed Sales
past 90 days
$1,000,000
Median Sale Price
past 90 days
106
Median Days on Market
closed sales, past 90 days
88.4%
Median Sale vs. List Price
sale price as % of asking
$1,150,000
Median Asking Price
$764 per sq ft, active listings
6.8
Months of Supply
balanced market: condo 6.9, single-family 6.6
148
Waterfront Listings
65 with a private dock

Months of supply is today’s inventory divided by the trailing 12-month closing pace (under 5 favors sellers, over 7 favors buyers).

Condo vs. Single-Family

Two different markets on one island, so we never blend them · closed sales past 12 months

Property Type For Sale Sold, 12 Mo Median Price, 12 Mo Median $ / Sq Ft, 12 Mo
Condos, villas & townhouses 172 372 $680,000 $587
Single-family homes 101 236 $1,525,000 $643

By the Water

Closed sales by waterfront type · past 12 months · Gulf-front and bay-front are priced worlds apart

Waterfront For Sale Sold, 12 Mo Median Sale Price Median $ / Sq Ft
Gulf / Beachfront 79 169 $963,000 $740
Bay / Canal-front 65 220 $1,200,000 $586
Water view (not waterfront) 47 73 $712,000 $581
Other waterfront 4 11 $690,000 $496
No water 78 135 $800,000 $556

For Sale by Price Band

Active listings today · where the inventory sits

Price BandFor Sale
Under $900k115
$900k to $1.5M52
$1.5M to $3M44
$3M and above62

Condos by Construction Era

Active condo, villa and townhouse listings grouped by year built

BuiltFor SaleAvg AskingAvg $ / Sq FtAvg Days on Market
Pre-1990 152 $832,103 $690 132
1990 – 2005 4 $1,438,475 $723 178
2006 – 2019 5 $2,525,780 $1,178 248
2020 & Newer 11 $4,692,636 $1,490 213

Asking prices of current listings, so averages rather than closed-sale medians. Newer eras carry a handful of listings each.

Most Recent Closings

The latest recorded sales on the island, most recent first

Address Community Bed / Bath Sq Ft Sale Price Closed Built Waterfront
742 EDGEMERE SIESTA ISLES 3 / 2 1,454 $1,525,000 Sep 9, 2026 1964 Not waterfront
70 AVENIDA VENECCIA #201 SUNSET BEACH 4 / 4 3,348 $6,400,000 Sep 8, 2026 2026 Waterfront
6934 BELGRAVE DR PRINCES GATE 4 / 6.5 4,652 $2,800,000 Sep 8, 2026 1975 Waterfront
5920 MIDNIGHT PASS RD #501 SARASOTA SURF & RACQUET 2 / 2 1,624 $1,800,000 Sep 8, 2026 1971 Waterfront
1400 COVE II PL #631 MIDNIGHT COVE II 2 / 1.5 860 $535,000 Sep 8, 2026 1979 Not waterfront

Typical Condo Dues

Monthly condo fees for active and recently sold Siesta Key condominiums, villas and townhouses, from the lowest-fee associations to full-service luxury buildings. Median monthly association fee across all listings: $1,133.

Median Monthly Dues

$1,261/ mo

Median

Minimum

$208/ mo

Maximum

$8,995/ mo

Source: Stellar MLS. Monthly condo dues only; entries under $100/mo are treated as data-entry errors and omitted. Figures are approximate and vary by building, square footage and amenities.

Siesta Key, Neighborhood by Neighborhood

Island-wide numbers tell you the direction. Neighborhood pages tell you what your street is worth. Each one tracks every closed sale in that community from the MLS, segment by segment.

Siesta Key Market Questions

How much more does beachfront cost than bayfront on Siesta Key?

Gulf-front / beachfront homes sell at a median $740 per sq ft versus $586 for bay- or canal-front, about a 26% waterfront premium (Stellar MLS, recent closed sales).

Is Siesta Key a buyer's or seller's market right now?

With 273 active listings and roughly 40 closed sales a month (trailing 12 months), Siesta Key has about 6.8 months of supply, a balanced market (under 5 favors sellers, over 7 favors buyers).

What does a single-family home cost versus a condo on Siesta Key?

Single-family homes sell around $1,525,000 ($643/sq ft), while condos, villas and townhouses sell around $680,000 ($587/sq ft).

What's the price range on Siesta Key?

Active listings run from $240,000 to $29,995,000, with a median asking price of $1,150,000.

How quickly do homes sell on Siesta Key?

Recently sold homes took a median 106 days on market and closed at 88.4% of original list price (trailing 90 days).

Can I keep a boat, how many Siesta Key homes have a dock?

Of 148 active waterfront listings, 65 include a private dock; bay- and canal-front homes with a dock and lift command a clear premium over those without.

What are typical HOA and condo fees on Siesta Key?

The median monthly condo fee is $1,261 and the median monthly association fee is $1,133.

What is the median home price on Siesta Key?

As of September 10, 2026, the median list price across 273 active Siesta Key listings is $1,150,000, with a median sold price of $1,000,000 across the most recent closed sales. The market ranges widely, from village-adjacent condos to Gulf-front estates exceeding $5 million on the north end of the island. Data sourced from Stellar MLS via PostGIS-verified geographic boundaries.

Why is Siesta Key beach so famous?

Siesta Key Beach is famous for its 99% pure quartz crystal sand, which stays cool even on the hottest days. It has been ranked the #1 beach in America multiple times by Dr. Beach and TripAdvisor. The wide, flat beach and calm Gulf waters make it ideal for families and visitors year-round.

Work With Us on Siesta Key

For Owners

Reach out for a private consult

Curious what your home or condo would bring today? We'll walk the real closed-sale data above against your building, view, floor and condition. Gulf-front, bayfront, condo and single-family are different markets, and we price them that way. Privately, with no obligation and no listing pressure.

For Buyers

Add me to the coming-soon list

The best Gulf-front and bayfront residences on Siesta Key often change hands before they reach the MLS. Tell us what you are looking for and we'll reach out first on available and off-market homes.

Let’s Talk Siesta Key

Thinking about buying or selling on the island? Kelli and Ryan work Siesta Key together, and can pull current availability, share off-market opportunities, and give you a no-obligation valuation grounded in the real closed-sale data above.

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Data as of September 10, 2026. Statistics computed from Stellar MLS records for properties inside the Siesta Key boundary, condos and single-family homes tracked separately. Waterfront segments are classified from MLS waterfront features; verify any individual property’s water frontage independently. Medians are shown wherever the data allows; a single sale can move a small segment.