Calusa Lakes vs Vinterra Townhomes
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Calusa Lakes | Vinterra Townhomes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $640K | $284K |
| Price per sq ft | $273 | $202 |
| Avg days on market | 59 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 1.5 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 49 |
The verdict
Calusa Lakes carries the higher median price — about 125% above Vinterra Townhomes. Homes in Vinterra Townhomes sell faster (52 days on market vs 59). Vinterra Townhomes is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Calusa Lakes | Vinterra Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 2 |
| Under contract | 3 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $505K to $769K | $305K to $315K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Calusa Lakes homes for sale · Vinterra Townhomes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Calusa Lakes | Vinterra Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 32 | 99 |
| Built | 1997–2003 (median 2001) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 3,155 sq ft | 1,466 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 84% | 11% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Calusa Lakes median | Vinterra Townhomes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $700K (23 sales) | $353K (20 sales) |
| 2025 | $650K (29 sales) | $318K (52 sales) |
| 2026 | $675K (33 sales) | $299K (49 sales) |
Since 2024, Calusa Lakes's median sale price is -4% and Vinterra Townhomes's is -15% — Calusa Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Calusa Lakes | Vinterra Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.8% | 91.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,474 sq ft | 1,373 sq ft |
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 | Vinterra Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Laurel Nokomis Elementary | Laurel Nokomis Elementary |
| Middle | Laurel Nokomis Middle | Laurel Nokomis 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, Vinterra Townhomes is the lower entry point (median $284K vs $640K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Vinterra Townhomes; Calusa Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Vinterra Townhomes (52 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 Vinterra Townhomes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Calusa Lakes is $640,000 versus $284,000 in Vinterra Townhomes, about 125% higher.
Which has newer homes, Calusa Lakes or Vinterra Townhomes?
Vinterra Townhomes: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, 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 1,466 sq ft in Vinterra Townhomes.
Which has appreciated more, Calusa Lakes or Vinterra Townhomes?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -4% in Calusa Lakes and -15% in Vinterra Townhomes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Calusa Lakes and Vinterra Townhomes?
Listings in Calusa Lakes most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Vinterra Townhomes 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 · Vinterra Townhomes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.