Grand Palm vs IslandWalk at the West Villages
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Grand Palm | IslandWalk at the West Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $482K | $481K |
| Price per sq ft | $257 | $237 |
| Avg days on market | 61 days | 137 days |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 1.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 102 | 51 |
The verdict
Grand Palm carries the higher median price — about 0% above IslandWalk at the West Villages. Homes in Grand Palm sell faster (61 days on market vs 137). Grand Palm is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Grand Palm | IslandWalk at the West Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Venice | Venice |
| ZIP | 34293 | 34293 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 38% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 11 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
| Grand Palm | IslandWalk at the West Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 7 |
| Under contract | 8 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $1.17M | $500K to $795K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Grand Palm homes for sale · IslandWalk at the West Villages homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Grand Palm | IslandWalk at the West Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,365 | 2,292 |
| Built | 2012–2024 (median 2017) | 2006–2022 (median 2017) |
| Typical living area | 2,122 sq ft | 2,107 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 74% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Grand Palm | IslandWalk at the West Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.6% | 95.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,868 sq ft | 1,993 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
| Grand Palm | IslandWalk at the West Villages | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary |
| Middle | Venice Area Middle | Venice Area Middle |
| High school | Venice Senior High | Wellen Park 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, IslandWalk at the West Villages is the lower entry point (median $481K vs $482K). Sellers get a faster sale in Grand Palm (61 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 Grand Palm more expensive than IslandWalk at the West Villages?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Grand Palm is $482,000 versus $481,000 in IslandWalk at the West Villages, about 0% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
IslandWalk at the West Villages — sellers there received 95.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.6% in Grand Palm.
What high schools serve Grand Palm and IslandWalk at the West Villages?
Listings in Grand Palm most often report Venice Senior High; listings in IslandWalk at the West Villages report Wellen Park High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Grand Palm homes, photos & schools · IslandWalk at the West Villages homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.