Bobcat Trail vs Lazy River Village
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Bobcat Trail | Lazy River Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $352K | $137K |
| Price per sq ft | $191 | $108 |
| Avg days on market | 102 days | 138 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 34 |
The verdict
Bobcat Trail carries the higher median price — about 157% above Lazy River Village. Homes in Bobcat Trail sell faster (102 days on market vs 138). Lazy River Village is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bobcat Trail | Lazy River Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | North Port | North Port |
| ZIP | 34203, 34243, 34286 | 34287 |
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 | Lazy River Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 8 |
| Under contract | 1 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $409K to $590K | $130K to $354K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bobcat Trail homes for sale · Lazy River Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bobcat Trail | Lazy River Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 436 | 349 |
| Built | 1998–2022 (median 2004) | 1977–2024 (median 1982) |
| Typical living area | 2,285 sq ft | 1,577 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 36% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 6 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bobcat Trail median | Lazy River Village median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $260K (22 sales) | $66K (3 sales) |
| 2015 | $258K (28 sales) | $88K (14 sales) |
| 2016 | $300K (30 sales) | $130K (14 sales) |
| 2017 | $326K (23 sales) | $170K (9 sales) |
| 2022 | $461K (49 sales) | $230K (18 sales) |
| 2024 | $510K (28 sales) | $205K (10 sales) |
| 2025 | $403K (21 sales) | $145K (11 sales) |
| 2026 | $419K (24 sales) | $138K (27 sales) |
Since 2014, Bobcat Trail's median sale price is +61% and Lazy River Village's is +111% — Lazy River Village has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bobcat Trail | Lazy River Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.6% | 80.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,971 sq ft | 1,248 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 54 (normal) | 30 (cold) |
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 | Lazy River Village | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Lazy River Village is the lower entry point (median $137K vs $352K). 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; Lazy River Village trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bobcat Trail (102 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 Lazy River Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bobcat Trail is $352,000 versus $137,000 in Lazy River Village, about 157% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bobcat Trail or Lazy River Village?
Bobcat Trail: its homes were built 1998–2022 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 1982 in Lazy River Village (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Bobcat Trail. The typical home there is 2,285 sq ft of living area, versus 1,577 sq ft in Lazy River Village.
Which has appreciated more, Bobcat Trail or Lazy River Village?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 61% in Bobcat Trail and 111% in Lazy River Village (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 80.0% in Lazy River Village.
What high schools serve Bobcat Trail and Lazy River Village?
Listings in Bobcat Trail most often report North Port High; listings in Lazy River Village 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 · Lazy River Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.