Sarasota "West of the Trail" Homes for Sale

West of the Trail is the area in Sarasota, Florida that is West of U.S. Highway 41 or the Tamiami Trail. Often homes for sale in Sarasota West of the Trail are preferred by affluent buyers who want to be near the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, local shops and restaurants or a quick drive to downtown Sarasota. Convenience is the desirability of this neighborhood.

Harbor Acres, Paradise Shores and McCellallan Park are popular subdivisions near Sarasota Memorial Hospital. This neighborhood shows pride of ownership with beautifully landscaped lawns, gated entrances and cascading fountains.

The beaches of Siesta Key, Lido and Longboat Key are a short drive from homes West of the Trail.

West of the Trail Home Activity Update:

• Single Family Homes:
• Least Expensive Home: $149,000
• Most Expensive Home: $8,500,000
• Homes Under Contract: 1
• Single Family Homes Sold Last Six Months: 5

Residents enjoy the shops, beauty salons and restaurants around the Hillview Drive area of Southside Village. Morton’s Gourmet Market is a big draw offering fresh produce, a fabulous selection of meats and seafood and ready to go meals. Cheeses and wines are available too. The pastry shop is a “must stop.” Restaurants such as Big Sugar, Knick’s Tavern and Sam Snead’s are always busy. Some restaurants in this neighborhood allow doggies on their patio areas. West of the Trail is a walking neighborhood filled with families and professionals.

If the mainland area West of the Trail is not to your liking and the beach is calling you, take a look at one of Sarasota’s famous barrier islands. From Siesta Drive, you’ll find the beach community of Siesta Key. Across the Siesta Key Bridge from the West of the Trail subdivisions, homes for sale on Siesta Key offer a different resort lifestyle geered to sun, sand and boating. If you are interested in viewing homes for sale on Siesta Key, give us a call. We show Sarasota homes for sale regularly and will guide you to a smooth and quick closing.

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