Bobcat Trail vs IslandWalk at the West Villages
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Bobcat Trail | IslandWalk at the West Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $372K | $548K |
| Price per sq ft | $195 | $249 |
| Avg days on market | 80 days | 71 days |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 1.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 53 |
The verdict
IslandWalk at the West Villages carries the higher median price — about 47% above Bobcat Trail. Homes in IslandWalk at the West Villages sell faster (71 days on market vs 80). IslandWalk at the West Villages is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Bobcat Trail | IslandWalk at the West Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 5 |
| Under contract | 3 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $525K to $568K | $525K to $999K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bobcat Trail homes for sale · IslandWalk at the West Villages homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bobcat Trail | IslandWalk at the West Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Toledo Blade Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary |
| Middle | Woodland Middle School | Venice Area Middle |
| High school | North Port High | Wellen Park 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 $548K). Sellers get a faster sale in IslandWalk at the West Villages (71 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 IslandWalk at the West Villages more expensive than Bobcat Trail?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in IslandWalk at the West Villages is $548,000 versus $372,000 in Bobcat Trail, about 47% higher.
What high schools serve Bobcat Trail and IslandWalk at the West Villages?
Listings in Bobcat Trail most often report North Port High; listings in IslandWalk at the West Villages report Wellen Park High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bobcat Trail homes, photos & schools · IslandWalk at the West Villages homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.