Siesta Key · 34242 · Gulf to Bay
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.
Siesta Key
Market Snapshot
Live Stellar MLS data · closed sales past 90 days · as of September 10, 2026
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 Band | For Sale |
|---|---|
| Under $900k | 115 |
| $900k to $1.5M | 52 |
| $1.5M to $3M | 44 |
| $3M and above | 62 |
Condos by Construction Era
Active condo, villa and townhouse listings grouped by year built
| Built | For Sale | Avg Asking | Avg $ / Sq Ft | Avg 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
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.
Neighborhood Pages
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.
Straight Answers
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.
Two Ways In
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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.
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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.