Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest Homes for Sale – Sarasota, Florida 34232

Available properties in Sherwood Forest surely are standouts in the MLS of Sarasota homes for sale. This community roster comes out distinctive, with its theme celebrating the myth of Robin Hood at once evident in all its internal streets: Little John Trail, Maid Marian Lane, Friar Tuck Lane, and of course, Robin Hood Trail.

Sherwood Forest spreads north of Bahia Vista Street and east of McIntosh Road. It further lives up to its name in the majestic oaks lording over many parts of the community. For visitors, these trees are most striking along the community’s streets, as they provide the lush canopies creating a quiet and refreshing environment to the residences.

Countryside Atmosphere

To enhance this serene setting, the property was developed mostly with cul-de-sac streets. This setup helps limit internal traffic and thus preserves Sherwood Forest’s peaceful atmosphere characteristic of a bedroom community.

Several water features contribute to the quaint natural ambience of Sherwood Forest. It has four lakes, two of which are large enough to attract plenty of birds that lend added charm to the nearby residences. A creek also bisects the property southward, and a covered bridge was built across it as yet another addition for selections of Sherwood Forest homes for sale.

Sherwood Forest hosts a total of 156 residences, with most of these constructed during the 1980s. Their lots are generously platted at between 15,000 and 20,000 square feet. Many of these home sites are large enough to accommodate volleyball and basketball courts.

Family-Friendly Homes

Governed by liberal deed restrictions, this community basically features one-level, ranch-style houses. Many are pool homes which also provide two-car garages. Parking is allowed on this neighborhood’s streets.

Typical selections of Sherwood Forest homes for sale have floor areas measuring anywhere between 1,750 and 2,600 square feet. Designed with three to four bedrooms, many of these come with skylights, 12-foot-high ceilings, family rooms, and open kitchens. Pricing of available properties in the community fall in the $300s‒$400s range.

This neighborhood is family-friendly, which shows in its school bus stop for students of Sherwood Forest bound for Sarasota High, Fruitville Elementary and Pine View School. Notably, the entrance to McIntosh Middle is just north of Sherwood Forest and provides for safety a crossing guard at the traffic light. Many of the community’s students enrolled in this school just walk, bike or skateboard to attend their classes.

Location’s Blessings

Only about two miles west of Cattlemen Road and Interstate 75, Sherwood Forest is convenient to the various life and leisure centers in and around Sarasota. Via Cattlemen Road, for instance, local residents can easily access the popular Detwiler’s Farm Market. This road further leads to the gateways to the Mall at UTC and the commercial centers of Lakewood Ranch in the north.

Beneva Road and Fruitville Road are also nearby, serving as vital corridors for those living in Sherwood Forest. These roads provide access not only to a wide variety of life and leisure centers but also to several employment and business hubs, such as the Sarasota Commerce Center and establishments in the city’s vibrant downtown district.

Sherwood Forest Homes For Sale

Below are the current real estate listings available in Sherwood Forest.

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a tour of any of the listed properties below.

MLS# A4604389 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4770 MAID MARIAN LN
• Price: $545,000
• Zip Code: 34232
• 2271 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SHERWOOD FOREST
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Price Improvement. Attention value seekers!! Here's an opportunity to own a large, well kept home on an oversized lot in one of Sarasota's most special neighborhoods, Sherwood Forest!! Situated at the quiet end of a cul de sac street this house is pe ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: UPTOP REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC

MLS# A4599893 - Status: Active View Property Details Add to Favorites View Map

• 4444 ROBIN HOOD TRL W
• Price: $519,000
• Zip Code: 34232
• 1691 Square Feet
• Subdivision: SHERWOOD FOREST
• Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
• Price improvement! This is your RARE opportunity to own in the beloved Sherwood Forest community and add your personal touches to an already well-established home. Our sellers loved this house so much, they have been in it since it was built! Althoug ... Read More
• Listing courtesy of: ANDREWS & ASSOCIATES REALTY