Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Bern Creek The Ranches
Acreage living with room to breathe near Sarasota
1
Homes for sale
$875,000
Median list price
$402
Avg price / sqft
44
Median days on market
Bern Creek The Ranches trades the density of the coast for space — larger lots, quiet roads, and the kind of setting where a horse trailer or a workshop doesn't raise eyebrows. It's a pocket of eastern Sarasota that feels rural without cutting you off from the beaches, culture, and dining that make Sarasota worth the drive. When you want the water or the arts, Lido Key and the Rosemary District are an easy trip, while walkable neighborhoods like Arlington Park fill in the everyday errands.
This is a small, slow-turning market, so a buyer needs patience and readiness in equal measure. There's currently one active listing at $875,000, and only three homes have sold here in the past year — but those sold at a median of $1,190,000, with sellers averaging 104% of asking. Inventory is thin enough that when the right property lands, you'll want to move.
Bern Creek The Ranches is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$875,000 – $875K price range
2,174 sqft median home
$100/mo median HOA
$5,800/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bern Creek The Ranches
Every active listing inside the Bern Creek The Ranches boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Bern Creek The Ranches market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$1,420,000
Median sold price
101%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
126 days
Median time to sell
Bern Creek The Ranches vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 27.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bern Creek The Ranches boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bern Creek The Ranches is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bern Creek The Ranches home
≈ $5,233/mo
$875,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$100/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$5,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
541
Median age
28
Median income
$134,625
Median home value
$585,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Bern Creek The Ranches
Emotional
Top 7% 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 10% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Active
Top 10% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 11% 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.
Attitudes
Top 12% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 13% in the U.S.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
Bern Creek The Ranches FAQs
Is Bern Creek The Ranches a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space and quiet over walkability — larger lots, a rural feel, and easy access to the rest of Sarasota when you want it. Assigned schools include Tatum Ridge Elementary, McIntosh Middle, and Booker High, and coastal spots like Lido Key are an easy drive. It's a small community, so the pace here is deliberately calm.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Yes, this is a higher price tier. The single active listing sits at $875,000, and the three homes sold over the past year carried a median sold price of $1,190,000 — a reflection of the larger acreage lots more than anything else.
What do homes cost in Bern Creek The Ranches?+
Current pricing runs about $402 per square foot against a median home size around 2,174 square feet, with the active listing at $875,000. Recent sales have landed higher, at a $1,190,000 median, so budget for the acreage premium if you want land.
How is the market right now?+
It's low-volume and seller-friendly. Only three homes sold in the last 12 months, the current listing has been on the market about 44 days, and sellers averaged 104% of asking — so when something fits, be ready to act quickly, whether here or in nearby areas like Arlington Park.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are on the lighter side for the price range. The median HOA is roughly $100/month and property taxes run about $3,761/year, which keeps monthly overhead manageable relative to the home values here.
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