Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Center Gate Woods
Quiet East Sarasota living with an unbeatable HOA
1
Homes for sale
$525,000
Median list price
$294
Avg price / sqft
137
Median days on market
Center Gate Woods is a small, established residential pocket of east Sarasota, the kind of neighborhood where mature trees line the streets and single-family homes trade hands quietly rather than in bidding wars. It sits in the orbit of top-rated schools — Ashton Elementary, Sarasota Middle, and Sarasota High — and puts the coastal draws of Lido Key and the arts energy of the Rosemary District within a reasonable drive.
For buyers, this is a low-inventory, patient market. There's currently a single active listing at $525,000, and the four homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $362,500, so pricing spans a wide band depending on size and condition. With a median 137 days on market and sellers netting about 93% of asking, there's real room to negotiate if you find the right fit.
Center Gate Woods is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$525,000 – $525K price range
1,785 sqft median home
$18/mo median HOA
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Center Gate Woods
Every active listing inside the Center Gate Woods boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Center Gate Woods market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$362,500
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
16 days
Median time to sell
Center Gate Woods vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 27.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Center Gate Woods boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Center Gate Woods is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Center Gate Woods home
≈ $3,223/mo
$525,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$18/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
641
Median age
63
Median income
$99,622
Median home value
$324,119
Beyond the listings
Living in Center Gate Woods
Appearance oriented
Top 8% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Active
Top 10% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Beliefs
Top 13% 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.
Active
Top 15% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Attitudes
Top 16% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Straight answers
Center Gate Woods FAQs
Is Center Gate Woods a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established single-family neighborhood in east Sarasota with mature streets and a low-key pace. The assigned schools — Ashton Elementary, Sarasota Middle, and Sarasota High — are a strong draw, and you're a manageable drive from the coast and downtown. It suits buyers who want stability over flash.
Is Center Gate Woods expensive?+
It's moderate for Sarasota. The one active listing is priced at $525,000, but the four homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $362,500, so there's a broad range depending on size and updates. Compared to waterfront pockets like Lido Key, it's a more attainable entry point.
What do homes cost in Center Gate Woods?+
Pricing averages about $294 per square foot, with a median home size around 1,785 square feet. The current listing sits at $525,000, while recent sales landed at a $362,500 median — a gap that reflects how much condition and square footage vary here.
How is the market in Center Gate Woods?+
It's a slow, low-inventory market with just one active listing and four sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 137 days to sell, and sellers are accepting roughly 93% of their asking price. That combination gives patient buyers meaningful negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The HOA is exceptionally low at a median of $18 per month, so it won't weigh on your budget. Property taxes run a median of $2,753 per year, keeping overall ownership costs modest and easy to plan around.
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