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 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Bobcat Trail | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $372K | $580K |
| Price per sq ft | $195 | $210 |
| Avg days on market | 126 days | 99 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 5.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 53 |
The verdict
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club carries the higher median price — about 56% above Bobcat Trail. Homes in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club sell faster (99 days on market vs 126). Bobcat Trail is the tighter market on inventory (2.7 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 29 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 | 6 | 22 |
| Under contract | 0 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $449K to $579K | $280K to $750K |
| 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 $580K). 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 Heron Creek Golf & Country Club (99 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 $580,000 versus $372,000 in Bobcat Trail, about 56% 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.