Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Central Cocoanut
Old-Sarasota character just north of downtown
10
Homes for sale
$439,000
Median list price
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Avg price / sqft
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Median days on market
Central Cocoanut sits between downtown Sarasota and the bayfront, close enough to walk or bike to the Rosemary District and Five Points while keeping the quieter, tree-lined feel of an older residential grid. It's the kind of pocket where you're minutes from the arts and dining of the city core, a short hop to the beaches of Lido Key, and a neighbor to Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores along the bay.
For buyers, this is a small, tightly held market — there are currently 10 active listings with a median list price of $439,000, which reads as a genuine value against much of the Sarasota market this close to downtown. Inventory is thin and turnover is low, so when the right home comes up it pays to be ready to move.
Central Cocoanut is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
On the market now
Homes for sale in Central Cocoanut
$449,000
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1304, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,084 sqft
$369,000
1268 11TH STREET UNIT 2404, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 867 sqft
$529,000
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1125, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,592 sqft
$475,000$480,000
1339 22ND STREET, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,681 sqft
$419,900
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1406, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,084 sqft
$398,000$475,000
1264 18TH STREET, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,921 sqft
$390,000$399,000
1268 11TH STREET UNIT 2403, SARASOTA
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 867 sqft
$2,017,000
1156 COCOANUT AVENUE, SARASOTA
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,882 sqft
$555,000
1504 COCOANUT AVENUE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,072 sqft
$429,000$439,000
1064 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1435, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,051 sqft
Every active listing inside the Central Cocoanut boundary
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The Central Cocoanut market
Central Cocoanut vs Sarasota
Median list price
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Central Cocoanut boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Central Cocoanut is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Central Cocoanut home
≈ $2,925/mo
$439,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
1,757
Median age
46
Median income
$61,480
Median home value
$359,369
Beyond the listings
Living in Central Cocoanut
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.
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.
Lifestyles
LGBTQ Culture
This population is characterized by the expression of gay pride, gender identity, and accepting alternative lifestyles.
Relationships
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.
Emotional
Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
On the calendar
Near Central Cocoanut
Jul
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
Jul
14
Tue
Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…
Jul
14
Tue
As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
Jul
14
Tue
Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
10:00am
This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…
Jul
14
Tue
ReptiDay
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…
Jul
14
Tue
In the Flesh
In the Flesh: The Nude in Modern Japan is an intriguing exploration of the evolution of the nude as a transformative subject in Japanese art from the late 19th century to…
Straight answers
Central Cocoanut FAQs
Is Central Cocoanut a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want to be close to downtown Sarasota without paying downtown prices, with Five Points and the Rosemary District within walking distance and Lido Key beaches a short drive away. It's an established residential neighborhood rather than a resort community, so the appeal is location and everyday convenience.
Is Central Cocoanut expensive?+
Compared to much of Sarasota this near downtown and the bay, it reads as affordable — the median list price is $439,000. There are no active $1M-plus listings right now, so the market skews toward value rather than luxury.
What do homes cost in Central Cocoanut?+
The median list price across the current 10 active listings is $439,000. Inventory is small and varied, so it's worth touring in person to understand how price tracks with condition and lot within the neighborhood.
How is the market in Central Cocoanut?+
It's a low-turnover, tightly held market with just 10 homes active today and very little recent sales activity to benchmark against. That means when a well-priced Sarasota home in this pocket hits the market, serious buyers should be prepared to act quickly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Central Cocoanut is largely an older neighborhood of individually owned homes rather than an HOA-governed community, so mandatory association dues generally aren't a factor here. Property taxes in Sarasota County are assessed by the county based on assessed value, so confirm the specific figure on any home you're considering.
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