Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Myakka Valley Ranches
Acreage living east of the city
2
Homes for sale
$1,078,000
Median list price
$396
Avg price / sqft
94
Median days on market
Myakka Valley Ranches trades sidewalks and cul-de-sacs for space — larger parcels, room for horses and workshops, and the kind of quiet you notice on the drive home. It sits well east of downtown, closer to the wide-open landscape that gives eastern Sarasota County its rural character, yet still zoned to well-regarded schools like Riverview High School and Sarasota Middle School. If you've priced the beach-side neighborhoods like Lido Key or the walkable Rosemary District and wanted more land for the money, this is the trade you're looking at.
The market here is small and deliberate. With just 2 active listings and 12 homes sold over the past year, inventory is thin and homes tend to sit — median days on market runs 94, and sellers are netting about 94% of asking. Compared with tighter-lot options in Arlington Park or the broader Sarasota homes for sale, buyers here should expect fewer choices but more room to negotiate on the right property.
Myakka Valley Ranches is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$998,000 – $1.2M price range
2,926 sqft median home
$58/mo median HOA
$5,000/mo median rent
12 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Myakka Valley Ranches
$1,158,000$1,175,000
5850 VANDERIPE ROAD, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,805 sqft
$998,000$1,049,000
5361 MYAKKA VALLEY TRAIL, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,046 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Myakka Valley Ranches market
12
Sold, last 12 months
$905,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
60 days
Median time to sell
Myakka Valley Ranches vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 16.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Myakka Valley Ranches boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Myakka Valley Ranches is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Myakka Valley Ranches home
≈ $6,425/mo
$1,078,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$58/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$5,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
724
Median age
56
Median income
$97,587
Median home value
$822,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Myakka Valley Ranches
Emotional
Top 17% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Lifestyles
Top 18% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Relationships
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.
Hobbies & Interests
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
Myakka Valley Ranches FAQs
Is Myakka Valley Ranches a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want land and quiet over walkability — larger parcels, room for horses or a workshop, and a rural setting east of the city. It's zoned to Riverview High School and Sarasota Middle School, and the low $58/month median HOA reflects the hands-off, acreage-first character of the neighborhood.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a higher-priced pocket, with a median list price of $1,078,000 and active listings running from $998,000 to $1,158,000. That said, the price buys real acreage — something you won't find in beach-side neighborhoods like Lido Key at similar numbers.
What do homes cost in Myakka Valley Ranches?+
Over the last 12 months, 12 homes sold at a median of $905,000, while current listings sit higher at a $1,078,000 median. At roughly $396 per square foot and a median home size of 2,926 square feet, you're paying for space as much as square footage.
How is the market right now?+
It's slow and thin — just 2 active listings, a median 94 days on market, and sellers getting about 94% of asking on average. That combination favors patient buyers who can take their time and negotiate rather than compete.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is a modest $58/month, well below what amenity-heavy or gated communities charge. Median property taxes run about $5,721 per year, in line with homes in this price range across the area.
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