Bobcat Trail vs Grand Palm
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Bobcat Trail | Grand Palm |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $372K | $488K |
| Price per sq ft | $195 | $266 |
| Avg days on market | 130 days | 61 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 101 |
The verdict
Grand Palm carries the higher median price — about 31% above Bobcat Trail. Homes in Grand Palm sell faster (61 days on market vs 130). Grand Palm is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bobcat Trail | Grand Palm | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | North Port | Venice |
| ZIP | 34203, 34243, 34286 | 34293 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 35% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Bobcat Trail | Grand Palm | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 12 |
| Under contract | 0 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $449K to $579K | $310K to $1.17M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bobcat Trail homes for sale · Grand Palm homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bobcat Trail | Grand Palm | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 436 | 1,365 |
| Built | 1998–2022 (median 2004) | 2012–2024 (median 2017) |
| Typical living area | 2,285 sq ft | 2,122 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 67% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Bobcat Trail | Grand Palm | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.6% | 90.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,971 sq ft | 2,868 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bobcat Trail | Grand Palm | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Toledo Blade Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary |
| Middle | Woodland Middle School | Venice Area Middle |
| High school | North Port High | Venice Senior High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Bobcat Trail is the lower entry point (median $372K vs $488K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Grand Palm; Bobcat Trail trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Grand Palm (61 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Grand Palm more expensive than Bobcat Trail?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Grand Palm is $488,000 versus $372,000 in Bobcat Trail, about 31% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bobcat Trail or Grand Palm?
Grand Palm: its homes were built 2012–2024 with a median year of 2017, versus a median of 2004 in Bobcat Trail (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Bobcat Trail. The typical home there is 2,285 sq ft of living area, versus 2,122 sq ft in Grand Palm.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bobcat Trail — sellers there received 92.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.6% in Grand Palm.
What high schools serve Bobcat Trail and Grand Palm?
Listings in Bobcat Trail most often report North Port High; listings in Grand Palm report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bobcat Trail homes, photos & schools · Grand Palm homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.