Tropical Shores Homes For Sale | Sarasota, FL
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Tropical Shores offers 167 homes in Sarasota with a marina, built 1950-2023.
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Tropical Shores Real Estate in Sarasota, FL
Tropical Shores homes for sale sit west of the Trail on Little Sarasota Bay, about a mile southwest of Sarasota Square Mall, roughly 167 homes built from the 1950s to present. Most are classic Florida ranch style, and while most Sarasota waterfront communities run well over half a million dollars, Tropical Shores offers a genuinely more affordable path to bay living. Sizes span roughly 970 to 2,850 square feet, inland homes running lower and bayfront properties along Dunmore Drive commanding a premium.
HOA membership stays optional, and the community includes a private marina and clubhouse for boaters, plus Vamo Drive Park nearby for a kayak launch onto Little Sarasota Bay. No CDD applies here. You’re close to Westfield Sarasota Square and Pelican Plaza for shopping, and Siesta Key Beach sits about 13 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, a reasonable drive from this pocket of the county.
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Tropical Shores Neighborhood Facts
| Price Range: | $250k-$1.9M |
| Year Built: | 1950 – 2008 |
| Size (Sq. Ft.): | 883 – 3,600 |
| Min. Lease: | 1 Month |
| Leases/ Year: | 12 |
| Gated: | ✖ No |
| Pool: | ✖ No |
| Fences: | ✔ Yes |
| Golf Course: | ✖ No |
| CDD Fee: | ✖ No |
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
Amenities:
Boat Slips, Boat Ramp, Residentโs Bay Front Clubhouse, Community Boat Marina.
Fees Include:
Optional HOA.
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Additional Tropical Shores Neighborhood Information
Typical homes in Tropical Shores include 1950โs style Florida ranch homes. Some homes are vintage, while others have been completely renovated, or even torn down to make room for more modern builds which are more typically waterfront lot homes. The community offers boat slips, a boat ramp, a residentโs bay front clubhouse, and a community boat marina. Tropical Shores is the most affordable boating community in Sarasota.
The community is a boaterโs delight, with open Gulf waters. A short 15-20 minute boat ride north will take residents into the heart of Sarasota Bay. Along the ride, residents will enjoy wonderful Florida tropical shorelines. Other attractions are close by as well, including the Sarasota square mall, Sarasota YMCA, and the world famous beaches of Siesta Key.
Tropical Shores Real Estate
Tropical Shores is about 167 homes, built between 1950’s – Present.
No, Tropical Shores does not have a community pool.
No, Tropical Shores is not a gated community.
The HOA maintains the common areas of the community, however homeowners are responsible for their own yard care.
No, Tropical Shores does not have a CDD. (CDD stands for “Community Development District”. It is an additional tax assessment included on a property’s annual real estate tax bill, which pays for the initial and ongoing infrastructure cost for community development.)
Yes, some homes in Tropical Shores have fencing, however there may be city restrictions regarding which lot locations may have a fence, or the size or type of fence allowed. It is important to check the city for specific fencing requirements prior to making a purchase decision.
Tropical Shores is located about 9 miles from downtown Sarasota.
Tropical Shores is located about 5.7 miles from Siesta Key Beach.
Tropical Shores is located about 13 miles from the Sarasota International Airport.
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
Insight For Tropical Shores
Learn our thoughts as professional Sarasota Realtors for the pros, cons, lifestyle, and proximity to beaches, shopping, and downtown.
Our Personal Tropical Shores Insights
Pros
- Most affordable boating community in Sarasota
- Very low HOA fees
- County park located close by
Considerations
- Some homes are older and need updating
Shopping
- Grocery store is 0.7 miles
- UTC Mall is 10.9 miles
- Costco is 6.8 miles
Beach
- Siesta Key Beach is 5.8 miles
Lifestyle
- Great waterfront neighborhood perfect for boaters or fishing
- Quiet area but close to everything
- Restaurants are close by
Downtown Sarasota
- 8.5 miles
- 18 minute drive
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