Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Denham Acres
A quiet Sarasota pocket with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$449,999
Median list price
$291
Avg price / sqft
158
Median days on market
Denham Acres is the kind of Sarasota County neighborhood that flies under the radar — a small residential enclave where single-family homes sit on generous lots and the pace runs slower than the coastline a few miles west. You're close enough to reach Lido Key beaches and the arts and dining energy of the Rosemary District, yet far enough to keep the everyday feeling calm and unhurried. Families are drawn here for the assigned schools — Gulf Gate Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High — and for the sense that this is a place to settle rather than pass through.
For buyers, the market here is genuinely small and slow-moving, which changes the strategy. There's just one active listing at $449,999, and homes that sold over the past year moved at a median of $303,500 — a gap worth understanding before you write an offer. With a median of 158 days on market, there's usually room to negotiate, and if you can't find the right fit here, the broader Sarasota homes for sale market and nearby areas like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores give you more to work with.
Denham Acres is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$449,999 – $450K price range
1,548 sqft median home
$3,950/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Denham Acres
Every active listing inside the Denham Acres boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Denham Acres market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$303,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 days
Median time to sell
Denham Acres vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 13.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Denham Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Denham Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Denham Acres home
≈ $2,886/mo
$449,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,950/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
800
Median age
37
Median home value
$336,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Denham Acres
Appearance oriented
Top 6% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Top 8% 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.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Attitudes
Top 10% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Entertainment
Top 11% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Straight answers
Denham Acres FAQs
Is Denham Acres a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood that works well for families and buyers who want a settled feel rather than resort-style buzz. The assigned schools — Gulf Gate Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Riverview High — are a genuine draw, and you're still a short drive from Lido Key and downtown Sarasota.
Is Denham Acres expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for the Sarasota market — the single active listing is priced at $449,999, while homes actually sold over the past year at a median of $303,500. That spread tells you list prices and closing prices don't always line up here, so there's often room to negotiate.
What do homes cost in Denham Acres?+
The current listing runs $449,999 at roughly $291 per square foot, with a median home size around 1,548 square feet. Over the last 12 months, four homes sold at a median of $303,500, which is a more grounded read on what buyers are actually paying.
How is the market in Denham Acres?+
It's a small, slow-turning market — just one active listing and four sales in the past year, with a median 158 days on market. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking on average, so well-priced homes hold their value while patient buyers still have negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA fee in Denham Acres, which keeps your monthly costs straightforward. The median annual property tax runs about $3,656, and if you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent in the area is around $3,950 per month.
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