Indian Beach Sapphire Shores Homes for Sale

Welcome to Indian Beach Sapphire Shores

It is the variety of residents and properties that makes it truly unique.

The seaside neighborhood that extends in a narrow strip along the Sarasota Bay boast balmy weather and magnificent bay views. Yet it is the variety of residents and properties that makes it truly unique. In fact, if manicured lawns, golf courses, and retirement facilities are not your cup of tea, you’ll be happy here!

Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores is home to many university students and professors. After all, the New College, the University of South Florida, and the Ringling College of Art and Design are all located in this neighborhood.

You’ll also find a vast range of real estate to choose from, both in terms of price point and architectural style. Whether you’re in the market for a brand new bay-front mansion or a historic one-story on a tree-lined street, you can find the home of your dreams in the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood.

Perhaps most remarkable, though, is that circus mogul, John Ringling lived here. He and his wife first put this Sarasota area on the map as a cultural landmark, when they opened the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in 1927. The neighborhood’s focus on the arts grew throughout the decades. These days Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores is also home to the Sarasota Ballet, the Marietta Museum of Whimsy, and the Asolo Theater. What’s more, in just a few minutes, you can drive to the renowned Sarasota Opera House, Orchestra, or the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Who loves this area most? It’s a toss-up between art lovers and nature lovers. After all, where else can you stroll on the boat docks and experience the magic of the manatees playing in the water? You observe the wildlife from many enchanting venues, including the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, which features ten acres of gardens populated by exotic animals.

If you’re someone who loves to learn and relax in nature, if you adore art and architecture and yearn for a neighborhood feel, you’ll certainly find Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores one of the best areas to live in Sarasota.

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MLS® A4672602

Overview for Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, FL

3,193 people live in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, where the median age is 51 and the average individual income is $56,614. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,193

Total Population

51 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$56,614

Average individual Income

Around Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, FL

There's plenty to do around Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

38

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

62

Bikeable

Bike Score

31

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Lounge at element, For Love of the Cookie, and J's Korean Food.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the The Lounge at element page on Yelp Search 1409 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	2.54 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the For Love of the Cookie page on Yelp	Dining	2.88 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the J's Korean Food page on Yelp Search 1962 Hillview St on Google Maps	Dining	4.13 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Java Dawg page on Yelp Search 35 S Lemon Ave on Google Maps	Dining	2.62 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the T.Georgiano's Boutique page on Yelp Search 1409-B 1st St on Google Maps	Shopping	2.5 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 10Ten Fitness page on Yelp Search 1509 State St Sarasota on Google Maps	Active	2.65 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vanhunks page on Yelp Search 6227 N Washington Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.9 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mystical Oasis Sound Healing Yoga Studio page on Yelp Search 352 Somerset Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.06 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Soul Studios page on Yelp Search 2924 Hyde Park St on Google Maps	Active	4.77 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Island Style Watersports page on Yelp Search 2433 N Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Active	0.99 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sarasota Sailing Squadron page on Yelp Search 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	2.59 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Val Mackay Fitness Coaching page on Yelp	Active	3.1 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Loch Nessa Makeup Creations page on Yelp Search 630 S Orange Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.02 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the MaraCare Solutions page on Yelp Search 1515 Second St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.49 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the O Skin and Body page on Yelp Search 3034 University Pkwy on Google Maps	Beauty	3.21 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ManCave For Men - Downtown SRQ page on Yelp Search 1415 1st St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.5 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the West Coast Plastic Surgery page on Yelp Search 2677 S Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	4.55 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Arumdaum Aesthetics page on Yelp Search 1716 4th St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.55 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, FL

Population Households Employment

Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores has 1,129 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,193 people call Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores home. The population density is 18,578.745 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,193

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

51

Median Age

46.45 / 53.55%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

1,129

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$56,614

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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