Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
The Hammocks
Spacious homes and quiet streets east of downtown
1
Homes for sale
$899,999
Median list price
$257
Avg price / sqft
268
Median days on market
The Hammocks sits in Sarasota County's eastern reaches, where lots run large and homes trend toward the roomy end — the median here is around 3,506 square feet. It's a gated, low-density pocket assigned to Tatum Ridge Elementary, McIntosh Middle, and Sarasota High, and it trades the beach-adjacent bustle of Lido Key for space and calm. If you want more of Sarasota's coastal and urban energy, the Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores waterfront and the walkable Rosemary District are both part of the wider picture of Sarasota homes for sale.
This is a small, slow-moving market, so temper your expectations on selection. Right now there's a single active listing at $899,999, and homes that sold over the past year took their time — a median of 268 days on market. That said, sellers held their ground, closing at a median of $900,500 and collecting about 96% of asking, so serious buyers should come prepared rather than assuming heavy negotiating room.
The Hammocks is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$899,999 – $900K price range
3,506 sqft median home
$138/mo median HOA
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Hammocks
Every active listing inside the The Hammocks boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The The Hammocks market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$900,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
102 days
Median time to sell
The Hammocks vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Hammocks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Hammocks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Hammocks home
≈ $5,624/mo
$899,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$138/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,898
Median age
60
Median income
$131,232
Median home value
$715,200
Beyond the listings
Living in The Hammocks
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
The Hammocks FAQs
Is The Hammocks a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space, quiet, and a gated setting over walkability or beachfront. Homes are large — around 3,506 square feet at the median — and the area is assigned to Tatum Ridge Elementary, McIntosh Middle, and Sarasota High. If you want more urban energy on the weekends, the Rosemary District is an easy trip within Sarasota.
Is The Hammocks expensive?+
It's a premium pocket: the lone active listing is priced at $899,999, and homes that sold in the past year had a median price of $900,500. At roughly $257 per square foot, you're paying for size and the gated, low-density setting rather than a beach address like Lido Key.
What do homes cost in The Hammocks?+
Current pricing centers on the $900,000 mark — the single active listing sits at $899,999 and the median sold price over the last 12 months was $900,500. With a median size of about 3,506 square feet, that works out to roughly $257 per square foot.
How is the market in The Hammocks?+
It's small and unhurried: just 8 homes sold over the past year, with one active listing on the market today. Properties took a median of 268 days to sell, yet sellers still captured about 96% of their asking price, so patience and realistic offers both matter here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $138 per month, which covers the gated community's shared costs. Property taxes come in around $6,413 per year at the median, in line with the neighborhood's higher home values.
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