Scarborough Common is an intimate single-family neighborhood within The Meadows in Sarasota, Florida. Located within The Highlands section of The Meadows, the community contains just 30 detached homes surrounded by mature landscaping, ponds, golf-course scenery, and established green space.
Developed primarily around 1990 and 1991, Scarborough Common offers fee-simple single-family ownership rather than attached villa or condominium living. Homes are concentrated along a quiet section of Highlands Bridge Road, where larger homesites, private swimming pools, water views, and golf-course settings can be found.
Scarborough Common Homes
Homes in Scarborough Common generally range from approximately 1,800 to about 3,000 square feet of air-conditioned living space. Two- and three-bedroom floor plans are common, although individual residences may include dens, offices, Florida rooms, or other flexible spaces.
Typical features include one-story floor plans, attached two-car garages, vaulted or volume ceilings, split-bedroom layouts, interior laundry rooms, large windows, fireplaces in certain homes, and screened lanais designed around Florida outdoor living.
Many properties occupy lots of approximately one-quarter to more than one-third acre, giving Scarborough Common a more spacious residential feel than many attached villa neighborhoods within The Meadows.
Private swimming pools and spas can also be found throughout the community. Depending on location, homes may overlook ponds, golf-course areas, mature landscaping, or private backyard settings.
Fee-Simple Single-Family Ownership
Scarborough Common consists of detached fee-simple single-family residences. Although the neighborhood has its own homeowners association, the homes are not condominium-owned villas and are not structured like the maintenance-free villa communities found elsewhere in The Meadows.
Property owners are responsible for their individual residences while also belonging to the Scarborough Common Community Association and The Meadows Community Association master association.
Association fees, maintenance responsibilities, leasing requirements, pet rules, architectural standards, insurance obligations, and other restrictions can change. Buyers should review the current Scarborough Common and Meadows governing documents before purchasing.
A Small 30-Home Neighborhood
Scarborough Common contains only 30 homes, making it one of the smaller single-family neighborhoods within The Meadows. The neighborhood association is currently self-managed, and the compact layout creates a distinctive residential enclave within the larger Highlands area.
Because of its limited number of properties, Scarborough Common may have little or no inventory available at certain times. Buyers interested in the neighborhood may also want to compare nearby single-family sections throughout The Highlands and The Meadows.
Highlands Bridge Road
Scarborough Common homes are concentrated along the western, residential end of Highlands Bridge Road. The street transitions into a quiet dead-end setting surrounded by golf-course land, ponds, mature trees, and other established neighborhoods within The Highlands.
This compact location makes Scarborough Common much easier to isolate than the broader Highlands area, where several different neighborhoods share similar legal subdivision descriptions.
Golf, Pond & Green-Space Views
Scenic surroundings are one of the neighborhood’s strongest features. Individual Scarborough Common properties may offer pond frontage, golf-course views, mature landscaping, or private backyard settings.
Some residences combine water and golf views, while others offer private pools surrounded by screened lanais and established landscaping. Buyers should verify the specific view and surrounding property for each available home.
The Meadows Amenities
Scarborough Common homeowners are also members of The Meadows Community Association and may participate in recreational opportunities offered through current resident-access programs.
- Community swimming and recreation facilities
- Fitness and wellness facilities
- Tennis
- Pickleball
- Approximately 14 miles of walking and biking trails
- More than 85 lakes and waterways throughout The Meadows
- Dog park
- Playground
- Basketball court
- Community clubs and organized activities
- Golf available within The Meadows
Amenity access, recreation fees, resident programs, golf options, and facility policies can change. Buyers should verify current information with The Meadows Community Association and the applicable recreation or golf operation.
Golf at The Meadows
Golf remains an important part of The Meadows setting, and several Scarborough Common homes enjoy golf-course or open-space views. The current golf operation differs from the traditional country-club structure referenced in older real estate descriptions of the community.
Golf participation is not required to own a home in Scarborough Common. Meadows Golf Club currently provides golf opportunities within The Meadows, with resident benefits, public play, and optional programs available under the current operating structure.
Scarborough Common Location
Scarborough Common is located in Sarasota’s 34235 zip code within The Highlands section of The Meadows. Highlands Bridge Road provides access to Longmeadow and the broader Meadows street network, with Honore Avenue, University Parkway, Fruitville Road, and Interstate 75 nearby.
University Town Center is only a short drive away and offers extensive shopping, dining, entertainment, healthcare services, hotels, and businesses. Nathan Benderson Park is also nearby for walking, cycling, rowing, paddling, and community events.
Downtown Sarasota & Gulf Coast Beaches
Residents can reach Downtown Sarasota for waterfront parks, restaurants, theaters, galleries, performing arts, and cultural attractions.
The Gulf Coast beaches of Lido Key, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key are also within driving distance for swimming, boating, fishing, beach walks, and waterfront dining.
Similar Single-Family Communities in The Meadows
- Arborfield – A small detached-home neighborhood within The Meadows with mature landscaping and larger residential lots.
- Devonshire Place – Fee-simple single-family homes with private pools and golf, lake, and landscaped settings.
- The Highlands – The broader residential section surrounding Scarborough Common, with larger detached homes and scenic surroundings.
- Muirfield Heath – A 47-home fee-simple neighborhood with association-provided lawn care and its own community pool.
- Sandringham Place – A small detached-home neighborhood combining fee-simple ownership with extensive association-provided exterior maintenance.
Scarborough Common Homes for Sale | The Meadows Sarasota Florida
View current Scarborough Common homes for sale below. Because the neighborhood contains only 30 residences, inventory can be limited and there may be periods when no properties are available. Buyers can also explore additional homes, villas, and condos throughout The Meadows Sarasota.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scarborough Common
Where is Scarborough Common located?
Scarborough Common is located within The Highlands section of The Meadows in Sarasota, Florida 34235. The homes are concentrated along the western residential portion of Highlands Bridge Road.
How many homes are in Scarborough Common?
Scarborough Common contains 30 detached single-family residences and has its own homeowners association in addition to the Meadows master association.
Are Scarborough Common properties homes or villas?
Scarborough Common consists of detached fee-simple single-family homes. Older real estate descriptions may refer to the properties as villas, but current property records and association information identify them as single-family residences.
Are there private pools in Scarborough Common?
Yes. A number of Scarborough Common homes have private swimming pools and screened lanais. Other properties may feature pond, golf-course, landscaped, or private backyard views.
Is golf membership required in Scarborough Common?
No. Golf participation is not required to own a home in Scarborough Common. Golf is available within The Meadows through the current Meadows Golf Club operation, with resident benefits and optional programs available.
Interested in Scarborough Common or another neighborhood within The Meadows? Contact Wendy Lynn | eXp Realty for help comparing available homes, HOA requirements, property updates, golf and water views, amenities, and other Sarasota real estate opportunities.
