Bobcat Trail vs Lakeside Plantation
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-23.
| Metric | Bobcat Trail | Lakeside Plantation |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $372K | $252K |
| Price per sq ft | $203 | $182 |
| Avg days on market | 107 days | 30 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 4.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 28 |
The verdict
Bobcat Trail carries the higher median price — about 48% above Lakeside Plantation. Homes in Lakeside Plantation sell faster (30 days on market vs 107). Bobcat Trail is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bobcat Trail | Lakeside Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | North Port | North Port |
| ZIP | 34203, 34243, 34286 | 24289, 32489, 34286 |
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 | Lakeside Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 11 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $409K to $590K | $245K to $370K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bobcat Trail homes for sale · Lakeside Plantation homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bobcat Trail | Lakeside Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 436 | 462 |
| Built | 1998–2022 (median 2004) | 1988–2024 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 2,285 sq ft | 1,836 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 67% |
| 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 | Lakeside Plantation median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $248K (14 sales) | $118K (9 sales) |
| 2013 | $254K (36 sales) | $150K (21 sales) |
| 2014 | $260K (22 sales) | $146K (7 sales) |
| 2015 | $258K (28 sales) | $166K (6 sales) |
| 2016 | $300K (30 sales) | $181K (10 sales) |
| 2017 | $326K (23 sales) | $162K (5 sales) |
| 2019 | $278K (4 sales) | $206K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $461K (49 sales) | $352K (12 sales) |
| 2023 | $487K (7 sales) | $380K (3 sales) |
| 2024 | $510K (28 sales) | $350K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $403K (21 sales) | $290K (14 sales) |
| 2026 | $419K (24 sales) | $275K (17 sales) |
Since 2012, Bobcat Trail's median sale price is +69% and Lakeside Plantation's is +134% — Lakeside Plantation has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bobcat Trail | Lakeside Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.6% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,971 sq ft | 1,647 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 54 (normal) | 56 (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 | Lakeside Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Toledo Blade Elementary | Toledo Blade Elementary |
| Middle | Woodland Middle School | Woodland Middle School |
| 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, Lakeside Plantation is the lower entry point (median $252K vs $372K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lakeside Plantation (30 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 Bobcat Trail more expensive than Lakeside Plantation?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bobcat Trail is $372,000 versus $252,000 in Lakeside Plantation, about 48% higher.
Which has bigger homes?
Bobcat Trail. The typical home there is 2,285 sq ft of living area, versus 1,836 sq ft in Lakeside Plantation.
Which has appreciated more, Bobcat Trail or Lakeside Plantation?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 69% in Bobcat Trail and 134% in Lakeside Plantation (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lakeside Plantation — sellers there received 95.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.6% in Bobcat Trail.
What high schools serve Bobcat Trail and Lakeside Plantation?
Listings in Bobcat Trail most often report North Port High; listings in Lakeside Plantation 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 · Lakeside Plantation homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.