Oak Ford
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Oak Ford Real Estate in Sarasota, FL
Oak Ford is an 850 acre natural preserve which offers a more peaceful gated community experience. The neighborhood is located about 8.5 miles east of I-75 on off Fruitville Road. Oak Ford homes for sale are nestled win a country-like setting with roomy home sites averaging between 1/2 to 1 full acre in size. Read more
Oak Ford Homes Overview

Community Info:
# of Homes: | 646 |
Year Built: | 1986 – 2022+ |
Gated: | Yes |
Pool: | No |
Fences: | Yes |
Yard Care: | No |
HOA Fee: | Yes |
CDD Fee: | No |
Min. Lease: | 12 Months |
# of Leases: | 1 /Year |
Amenities:
- Gated
- Larger Lots
HOA Fee Includes:
- Deed Restrictions, common area maintenance.
Category: Sarasota Acreage Homes for Sale
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.
Transactions
400+
Sales
1/4 Billion
5-Star Reviews
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Insight For Oak Ford Neighborhood
Pros:
- Low monthly HOA fee
- Membership to Golf Club is optional
- No CDD fee
Considerations:
- Homes are older so some may need updating
Lifestyle:
- Country Club private lifestyle
- Very social community, without the overhead of some other neighborhoods
Shopping:
- Grocery store is 10.3 miles
- UTC mall is 14.3 miles
- Costco is 20.1 miles
Beach:
- Siesta Key Beach is 22.8 miles.
- 36 minute drive
Downtown:
- 15.7 miles
- 28 minute drive
Additional Oak Ford Neighborhood Information
Residents who really enjoy the splendor of nature and the outdoors have the unique opportunity to observe all the wonderful Florida wildlife within the community including bird watching, observing the large Sandhill Cranes, Deer, Foxes, the occasional Black Bear, etc.

Oak Ford Real Estate
Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Ford is about 646 homes, built between 1986 – 2022.
No, Oak Ford does not have a community pool.
Yes, Oak Ford is a gated community.
The HOA maintains the common areas of the community, however homeowners are responsible for their own yard care.
No, Oak Ford does not have a CDD. (CDD stands for “Community Development District”. It is an additional tax assessment included on a property’s annual real estate tax bill, which pays for the initial and ongoing infrastructure cost for community development.)
Yes, some homes in Oak Ford have fencing, however there may be HOA restrictions regarding which lot locations may have a fence, or the size or type of fence allowed. It is important to check HOA rules for specific fencing requirements prior to making a purchase decision.
Oak Ford is located about 21 miles from Siesta Key Beach.
Oak Ford is located about 15 miles from downtown Sarasota.
Oak Ford is located about 19 miles from the Sarasota International Airport.
*Accuracy of info provided is not guaranteed. All info must be verified before making a purchase decision.