Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Crystal Lakes
A quiet Sarasota pocket with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$425,000
Median list price
$206
Avg price / sqft
27
Median days on market
Crystal Lakes is a small residential neighborhood in Sarasota County, the kind of low-key place where homes sit on comfortable lots and daily life stays unhurried. It sits within easy reach of the wider Sarasota scene, from the beaches out at Lido Key to the walkable dining and galleries of the Rosemary District. If you like the idea of a settled, established community rather than a crowded new build, this is that kind of address.
The market here is genuinely thin, which shapes everything a buyer should expect. With just one active listing on the market right now and only three homes sold in the past year, inventory is scarce and well-priced homes move — sellers have averaged 103% of asking over the last 12 months. Nearby neighborhoods like Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores and Sky Ranch are worth watching in tandem if you want more options at this scale.
Crystal Lakes is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$425,000 – $425K price range
2,064 sqft median home
$92/mo median HOA
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Crystal Lakes
Every active listing inside the Crystal Lakes boundary
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Browse Crystal Lakes
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Crystal Lakes market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$460,000
Median sold price
103%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
10 days
Median time to sell
Crystal Lakes vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Crystal Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Crystal Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Crystal Lakes home
≈ $2,743/mo
$425,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$92/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
202
Median age
45
Median income
$66,042
Median home value
$379,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Crystal Lakes
Food & Drink
Top 2% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Food & Drink
Top 2% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
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.
Beliefs
Top 6% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Beliefs
Top 6% 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.
Straight answers
Crystal Lakes FAQs
Is Crystal Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Sarasota County that suits buyers who want a calm setting close to the wider Sarasota area. Assigned schools include Gocio Elementary, Booker Middle, and Booker High. The trade-off is scale — this is a small community, so listings come up infrequently.
Is Crystal Lakes expensive?+
It sits in a mid-range band for Sarasota. The current median list price is $425,000, and homes that sold over the past year had a median price of $460,000. With a median HOA of about $92 a month and property taxes around $2,424 a year, the ongoing costs stay reasonable.
What do homes cost in Crystal Lakes?+
Right now the single active listing is priced at $425,000, and average pricing works out to about $206 per square foot on a typical home of roughly 2,064 square feet. Over the past 12 months the median sold price was $460,000. Expect a fairly narrow price band given how few homes trade here.
How is the market in Crystal Lakes?+
It's a tight, low-inventory market — just one home is active and only three sold in the past year. Well-priced homes move at a median of 27 days, and sellers have averaged 103% of asking. If you're buying here, be ready to act when the right listing appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $92 per month, which is modest for a Sarasota neighborhood. Median property taxes run roughly $2,424 per year. Together those keep the monthly carrying cost predictable, though you should always confirm current figures for a specific home.
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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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