Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Baywood Colony
Compact condo living close to Sarasota's coast
7
Homes for sale
$207,000
Median list price
$240
Avg price / sqft
61
Median days on market
Baywood Colony is a small, low-key pocket of Sarasota built around compact, walkable living rather than sprawling single-family lots. It sits within easy reach of the Gulf shoreline and the cultural energy that draws people to this stretch of the coast, with neighbors like Lido Key and the arts-minded Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores nearby. If you want a manageable footprint and a location that keeps you close to the action across Sarasota, this is the kind of place worth a serious look.
The market here is genuinely entry-level for the area, with 7 active listings and a median list price of $207,000. Homes are small and priced to move on square footage, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not a fire sale. With only 2 sales in the past year and a median 60 days on market, this is a low-volume niche where the right unit doesn't linger long once it's priced right, so buyers eyeing nearby spots like the Rosemary District should watch it closely.
Baywood Colony is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$124,900 – $319K price range
679 sqft median home
$741/mo median HOA
$2,250/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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Homes for sale in Baywood Colony
$124,900
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 312, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
$279,000
5865 TIDEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 8, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$159,000
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 112, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
$207,000$217,000
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 214, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
$319,000
5940 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE UNIT 15, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$284,900$299,900
5915 TIDEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 4, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$129,000$139,000
5800 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD UNIT 115, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 679 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Baywood Colony market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$212,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
70 days
Median time to sell
Baywood Colony vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 10.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Baywood Colony boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Baywood Colony is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Baywood Colony home
≈ $2,217/mo
$207,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$741/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
484
Median age
68
Median income
$111,731
Median home value
$485,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Baywood Colony
Relationships
Top 4% 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.
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Lifestyles
Top 16% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 22% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Straight answers
Baywood Colony FAQs
Is Baywood Colony a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a compact, low-maintenance home close to the coast without a single-family price tag. You're near Lido Key and the beaches, plus the cultural and dining scene across greater Sarasota. The trade-off is smaller homes and a small inventory, so it suits buyers who value location and simplicity.
Is Baywood Colony expensive?+
Not by Sarasota standards. The median list price is $207,000 with active listings ranging from $124,900 to $319,000, which is entry-level for this area. It's one of the more affordable footholds near the Gulf.
What do homes cost in Baywood Colony?+
Expect a median list price around $207,000, or about $242 per square foot on a typical 679-square-foot home. Over the past year the median sold price came in at $212,000, so listings are tracking close to what buyers actually pay.
How is the market in Baywood Colony?+
It's a small, steady niche with 7 active listings and just 2 sales in the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 60 days to sell and close at about 96% of asking, so there's modest room to negotiate but not much desperation. Well-priced units still move.
What are the HOA fees and taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $741 per month, which is typical for a condo-style community that covers shared maintenance. Property taxes are modest at a median of $2,106 per year. If you're weighing a rental, the median rent in the area is around $2,250 per month.
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