Bobcat Trail vs Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-01.
| Metric | Bobcat Trail | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $372K | $462K |
| Price per sq ft | $195 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 91 days | 125 days |
| Months of supply | 5.0 mo | 25.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club carries the higher median price — about 24% above Bobcat Trail. Homes in Bobcat Trail sell faster (91 days on market vs 125). Bobcat Trail is the tighter market on inventory (5.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bobcat Trail | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | North Port | North Port |
| ZIP | 34203, 34243, 34286 | 34221, 34286, 34287 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 33 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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 | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 25 |
| Under contract | 2 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $380K to $568K | $280K to $680K |
| 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 · Heron Creek Golf & Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bobcat Trail | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 436 | 884 |
| Built | 1998–2022 (median 2004) | 1979–2024 (median 2003) |
| Typical living area | 2,285 sq ft | 2,388 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 68% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bobcat Trail median | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $248K (14 sales) | $228K (39 sales) |
| 2013 | $254K (36 sales) | $279K (49 sales) |
| 2014 | $260K (22 sales) | $260K (46 sales) |
| 2015 | $258K (28 sales) | $322K (40 sales) |
| 2016 | $300K (30 sales) | $322K (58 sales) |
| 2017 | $326K (23 sales) | $266K (50 sales) |
| 2019 | $278K (4 sales) | $290K (14 sales) |
| 2021 | $520K (5 sales) | $455K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $461K (49 sales) | $497K (54 sales) |
| 2023 | $487K (7 sales) | $662K (8 sales) |
| 2024 | $510K (28 sales) | $542K (36 sales) |
| 2025 | $403K (21 sales) | $480K (40 sales) |
| 2026 | $419K (24 sales) | $470K (48 sales) |
Since 2012, Bobcat Trail's median sale price is +69% and Heron Creek Golf & Country Club's is +106% — Heron Creek Golf & Country Club has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bobcat Trail | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.6% | 92.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,971 sq ft | 2,023 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 54 (normal) | 53 (normal) |
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 | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Toledo Blade Elementary | Glenallen Elementary |
| Middle | Woodland Middle School | Heron Creek Middle |
| High school | North Port High | North Port 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 $462K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Bobcat Trail; Heron Creek Golf & Country Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bobcat Trail (91 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 Heron Creek Golf & Country Club more expensive than Bobcat Trail?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club is $462,000 versus $372,000 in Bobcat Trail, about 24% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bobcat Trail or Heron Creek Golf & Country Club?
Bobcat Trail: its homes were built 1998–2022 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 2003 in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Bobcat Trail or Heron Creek Golf & Country Club?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 69% in Bobcat Trail and 106% in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
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 92.0% in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club.
What high schools serve Bobcat Trail and Heron Creek Golf & Country Club?
Listings in Bobcat Trail most often report North Port High; listings in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club report North Port High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bobcat Trail homes, photos & schools · Heron Creek Golf & Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.