At a glance
| Typical home value | $655,900 (−2.6% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | Southern Sarasota County on Little Sarasota Bay, between Sarasota and Venice |
| Government | Unincorporated census-designated place; Sarasota County provides local government |
| Population | 6,690 at the 2020 census |
| ZIP code | 34229 |
| Parks | Oscar Scherer State Park (1,400 acres) and Historic Spanish Point (30 acres) |
| Club communities | The Oaks Club, with three gated residential communities and 36 holes of golf |
Where Osprey is
Osprey is in southern Sarasota County, on Little Sarasota Bay between Sarasota and Venice, and uses ZIP code 34229. It is an unincorporated census-designated place of about 6.1 square miles with 6,690 residents at the 2020 census. Sarasota County handles zoning, permits and most services.
Parks and landmarks
Oscar Scherer State Park covers about 1,400 acres at 1843 South Tamiami Trail. It protects habitat for the Florida scrub jay and includes the 3-acre freshwater Lake Osprey, with hiking, paddling, fishing and cycling. The Legacy Trail runs through the park on the former rail line and continues 18.5 miles in total between Venice and downtown Sarasota.
Historic Spanish Point, at 401 North Tamiami Trail, is a 30-acre museum site on Little Sarasota Bay covering local history and plants. It is one of two campuses of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The Osprey Public Library opened in 2011 in the historic schoolhouse at Spanish Point.
Homes and prices
Zillow's typical Osprey home value was $655,866 in August 2026, down 2.6% on a year. That is well above the City of Sarasota's $409,878 and Nokomis at $493,756. Osprey's housing ranges from bayfront homes to golf and gated club communities and villas, so the typical value blends very different properties.
Ask a local agent for recent sales in the specific community, and separate waterfront from interior lots. Before you shortlist, check each community's HOA budget, any club dues tied to ownership, rental rules and architectural rules, which can limit what you can change on the home.
Gated and club communities
The Oaks Club, at 301 MacEwen Drive, says membership begins with ownership in one of three gated residential communities on Little Sarasota Bay, with 24/7 security, 36 holes of golf and 16 courts. Where membership is tied to ownership, ask for dues, food minimums and any equity or transfer fee, and read the declaration and club documents together.
Our Sarasota gated communities page compares Osprey's club options with Prestancia in Palmer Ranch and others.
Taxes and flood checks
As unincorporated county, most Osprey parcels paid the countywide 11.4737 mills on the 2025 roll, with no city levy. Check the parcel's bill for any lighting, utility or community development district charges, and ask for HOA and club budgets.
Osprey sits on the bay, so flood exposure varies a great deal by street. Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, just north, in October 2024. Ask each seller whether the home took water, get an elevation certificate and get flood quotes during your inspection period. See our waterfront homes guide.
Getting to Sarasota
Osprey sits along US 41 south of Sarasota, with I-75 inland. We have not included drive times, so test your commute at rush hour and during the winter season. The Legacy Trail gives you a car-free route north toward Palmer Ranch and downtown. See our Palmer Ranch guide for the area just north, and our cost of living page for insurance and utilities.
Common questions
Is Osprey, FL a city?+
No. Osprey is an unincorporated census-designated place in Sarasota County, so the county handles zoning, permits and most services. Most parcels paid the countywide 11.4737 mills on the 2025 roll, with no city levy, though HOA, club and special district charges can apply.
How much do homes cost in Osprey, FL?+
Zillow's typical home value in Osprey was $655,866 in August 2026, down 2.6% on a year. Osprey mixes bayfront homes, golf and gated communities and villas, so compare recent sales within the specific community and include association and club fees.
What is there to do in Osprey, FL?+
Osprey has Oscar Scherer State Park, about 1,400 acres with Lake Osprey and scrub jay habitat, and Historic Spanish Point, a 30-acre museum site run by Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The Legacy Trail runs through the area toward Venice and downtown Sarasota.
What ZIP code is Osprey, FL?+
Osprey uses ZIP code 34229. Because it is unincorporated, Sarasota County sets the rules and the tax districts. Confirm the parcel's taxing districts, any special assessments and the utility provider on the Sarasota County property appraiser's site before you compare homes or tax bills.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Osprey, Florida
- Wikipedia: Oscar Scherer State Park
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: Historic Spanish Point
- Wikipedia: Legacy Trail (Florida)
- The Oaks Club
- Zillow Research: Home Value Index and market data (August 2026)
- Sarasota County Tax Collector: 2025 ad valorem taxes and non-ad valorem assessments
- Wikipedia: Hurricane Milton