Neighborhood · Siesta Key, Florida
Ocean Beach
Quiet island living just steps from the Gulf
Ocean Beach is a small, low-key pocket of Siesta Key where the pace slows and the barrier-island lifestyle takes over — the kind of place where a morning walk to the water is part of the routine. Pockets like Princes Gate anchor the area, and families here are zoned for Phillippi Shores Elementary School, Brookside Middle School, and Sarasota High School.
For a buyer today, the story is scarcity: there are currently no active listings on the market here, which means when a home does come up it moves through relationships and timing rather than broad searches. Over the past year just three homes changed hands at a median sold price of $600,000, and sellers averaged 88% of asking — a sign there's room to negotiate when inventory finally appears. Watching the live map is the smartest way to catch a listing the moment it lands.
Ocean Beach is a community in Siesta Key, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Ocean Beach
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Ocean Beach boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Ocean Beach market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$600,000
Median sold price
88%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
83 days
Median time to sell
Ocean Beach vs Siesta Key
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 38.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Ocean Beach boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Ocean Beach is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
31
Median age
60
Median income
$128,111
Median home value
$1,088,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Ocean Beach
Food & Drink
Top 7% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Entertainment
Top 9% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Food & Drink
Top 11% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Straight answers
Ocean Beach FAQs
Is Ocean Beach a good place to live?+
It's a quiet barrier-island neighborhood on Siesta Key with easy Gulf access and a small-community feel. Families are drawn to the school zoning, which includes Phillippi Shores Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High. If you want island living without the density of a resort strip, it fits.
Is Ocean Beach expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for the area, with a median sold price of $600,000 over the last 12 months. That's meaningful given how few homes trade hands here, so pricing reflects genuine scarcity rather than a large sample.
What do homes cost in Ocean Beach?+
There are currently no active listings, so recent sales are the best gauge — the median sold price was $600,000 over the past year across three transactions. Because inventory is so thin, tracking the live map is the most reliable way to know what's actually available.
How is the market in Ocean Beach right now?+
It's a low-inventory market with zero active listings and only three sales in the last 12 months. Sellers averaged 88% of asking, which suggests buyers who show up prepared have room to negotiate when a home does list.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA and tax figures aren't currently reported for the neighborhood's limited inventory, so they're best confirmed property by property. Communities like Princes Gate may carry their own dues, and we can pull exact numbers on any specific home before you make an offer.
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