Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Beneva Woods
A quiet pocket of established Sarasota living
1
Homes for sale
$779,000
Median list price
$313
Avg price / sqft
214
Median days on market
Beneva Woods sits in the heart of Sarasota County, an established residential neighborhood where mature trees and low-density streets set an easy, unhurried pace. Homes here run generous — the typical property measures around 2,486 square feet — and the area draws buyers who want space and calm within reach of everything Sarasota offers, from the beaches of Lido Key to the galleries of the Rosemary District.
For buyers today, this is a thin, patient market. There's just one active listing at $779,000, and only four homes changed hands over the past year at a median of $747,500. Properties tend to sit — median days on market is 214 — which means sellers are negotiable and buyers who move deliberately have room to work. If Beneva Woods is quiet on inventory, nearby options like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and Sky Ranch widen the search without leaving the county.
Beneva Woods is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$779,000 – $779K price range
2,486 sqft median home
$208/mo median HOA
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Beneva Woods
Every active listing inside the Beneva Woods boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Beneva Woods market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$747,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
125 days
Median time to sell
Beneva Woods vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Beneva Woods boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Beneva Woods is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Beneva Woods home
≈ $4,944/mo
$779,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$208/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
540
Median age
58
Median income
$137,906
Median home value
$502,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Beneva Woods
Food & Drink
Top 3% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Beliefs
Top 8% 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.
Entertainment
Top 15% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Beliefs
Top 15% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Straight answers
Beneva Woods FAQs
Is Beneva Woods a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood in central Sarasota with generously sized homes averaging around 2,486 square feet. Families are drawn by the assigned schools — Riverview High, Sarasota Middle, and Gulf Gate Elementary — and by proximity to Sarasota's beaches and downtown. It suits buyers who want space and calm over nightlife at the doorstep.
Is Beneva Woods expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Sarasota County, with the current listing at $779,000 and homes selling over the past year at a median of $747,500. At about $313 per square foot, you're paying for space and an established setting rather than new construction. Compared to the beachfront pricing on Lido Key, it can offer more house for the money.
What do homes cost in Beneva Woods?+
The single active listing is priced at $779,000, and the four sales over the last 12 months came in at a median of $747,500. With average pricing near $313 per square foot on homes around 2,486 square feet, expect most properties to land in the high-$600s to high-$700s.
How is the market in Beneva Woods?+
It's a low-inventory, slow-moving market — just one home is active and only four sold in the past year, with a median 214 days on market. Sellers are averaging about 94% of asking, so buyers who are patient and prepared to negotiate hold the advantage here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $208 a month, which is modest for a neighborhood of this scale. Property taxes come in around $5,068 a year for a typical home. Together they keep ongoing ownership costs predictable relative to the purchase price.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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