Gran Paradiso vs Gulf View Estates
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Gran Paradiso | Gulf View Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $475K | $388K |
| Price per sq ft | $223 | $203 |
| Avg days on market | 45 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 126 | 27 |
The verdict
Gran Paradiso carries the higher median price — about 22% above Gulf View Estates.
Where each one is
| Gran Paradiso | Gulf View Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Venice | Venice |
| ZIP | 34292, 34293 | 34293 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 45% of 31 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Gran Paradiso | Gulf View Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 19 | 0 |
| Under contract | 13 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gran Paradiso homes for sale · Gulf View Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gran Paradiso | Gulf View Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,262 | 4 |
| Built | 2008–2021 (median 2017) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,534 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 0% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Gran Paradiso median | Gulf View Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $343K (20 sales) | $229K (7 sales) |
| 2016 | $352K (62 sales) | $255K (14 sales) |
| 2017 | $276K (56 sales) | $255K (22 sales) |
| 2019 | $312K (17 sales) | $250K (4 sales) |
| 2021 | $470K (13 sales) | $372K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $558K (124 sales) | $419K (18 sales) |
| 2023 | $550K (44 sales) | $460K (9 sales) |
| 2024 | $592K (94 sales) | $444K (18 sales) |
| 2025 | $585K (61 sales) | $402K (18 sales) |
| 2026 | $475K (93 sales) | $439K (23 sales) |
Since 2015, Gran Paradiso's median sale price is +38% and Gulf View Estates's is +92% — Gulf View Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Gran Paradiso | Gulf View Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.0% | 95.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,035 sq ft | 1,986 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 36 (cold) | 44 (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
| Gran Paradiso | Gulf View Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary |
| Middle | Venice Area 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, Gulf View Estates is the lower entry point (median $388K vs $475K).
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 Gran Paradiso more expensive than Gulf View Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Gran Paradiso is $475,000 versus $388,000 in Gulf View Estates, about 22% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Gran Paradiso or Gulf View Estates?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 38% in Gran Paradiso and 92% in Gulf View Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Gulf View Estates — sellers there received 95.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.0% in Gran Paradiso.
What high schools serve Gran Paradiso and Gulf View Estates?
Listings in Gran Paradiso most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Gulf View Estates report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Gran Paradiso homes, photos & schools · Gulf View Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.