Calusa Lakes vs The Venetian Golf & River Club
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Calusa Lakes | The Venetian Golf & River Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $610K | $580K |
| Price per sq ft | $260 | $258 |
| Avg days on market | 21 days | 138 days |
| Months of supply | 1.0 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 54 |
The verdict
Calusa Lakes carries the higher median price — about 5% above The Venetian Golf & River Club. Homes in Calusa Lakes sell faster (21 days on market vs 138). Calusa Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Calusa Lakes | The Venetian Golf & River Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Nokomis | North Venice |
| ZIP | 34229, 34275, 34375 | 34275 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 13 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
| Calusa Lakes | The Venetian Golf & River Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 11 |
| Under contract | 9 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $494K to $625K | $350K to $1.05M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Calusa Lakes homes for sale · The Venetian Golf & River Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Calusa Lakes | The Venetian Golf & River Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 32 | 1,188 |
| Built | 1997–2003 (median 2001) | 1966–2020 (median 2005) |
| Typical living area | 3,155 sq ft | 2,421 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 84% | 65% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Calusa Lakes median | The Venetian Golf & River Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $332K (22 sales) | $274K (21 sales) |
| 2013 | $357K (30 sales) | $240K (9 sales) |
| 2014 | $390K (28 sales) | $304K (10 sales) |
| 2015 | $461K (29 sales) | $315K (35 sales) |
| 2016 | $435K (32 sales) | $368K (55 sales) |
| 2017 | $485K (19 sales) | $355K (41 sales) |
| 2019 | $380K (12 sales) | $385K (9 sales) |
| 2021 | $572K (8 sales) | $675K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $680K (25 sales) | $512K (32 sales) |
| 2023 | $690K (6 sales) | $615K (11 sales) |
| 2024 | $700K (23 sales) | $582K (32 sales) |
| 2025 | $650K (29 sales) | $570K (25 sales) |
| 2026 | $675K (33 sales) | $480K (39 sales) |
Since 2012, Calusa Lakes's median sale price is +103% and The Venetian Golf & River Club's is +75% — Calusa Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Calusa Lakes | The Venetian Golf & River Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.8% | 90.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,474 sq ft | 2,045 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 48 (normal) | 31 (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
| Calusa Lakes | The Venetian Golf & River Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Laurel Nokomis Elementary | Laurel Nokomis Elementary |
| Middle | Laurel Nokomis Middle | Venice Area Middle |
| High school | Venice Senior High | Venice Senior 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, The Venetian Golf & River Club is the lower entry point (median $580K vs $610K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Venetian Golf & River Club; Calusa Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Calusa Lakes (21 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 Calusa Lakes more expensive than The Venetian Golf & River Club?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Calusa Lakes is $610,000 versus $580,000 in The Venetian Golf & River Club, about 5% higher.
Which has newer homes, Calusa Lakes or The Venetian Golf & River Club?
The Venetian Golf & River Club: its homes were built 1966–2020 with a median year of 2005, versus a median of 2001 in Calusa Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Calusa Lakes. The typical home there is 3,155 sq ft of living area, versus 2,421 sq ft in The Venetian Golf & River Club.
Which has appreciated more, Calusa Lakes or The Venetian Golf & River Club?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 103% in Calusa Lakes and 75% in The Venetian Golf & River Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Calusa Lakes and The Venetian Golf & River Club?
Listings in Calusa Lakes most often report Venice Senior High; listings in The Venetian Golf & River Club report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Calusa Lakes homes, photos & schools · The Venetian Golf & River Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.