Grand Palm vs Wellen Park Golf & Country 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 | Grand Palm | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $488K | $385K |
| Price per sq ft | $272 | $272 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 92 days |
| Months of supply | 1.5 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 101 | 100 |
The verdict
Grand Palm carries the higher median price — about 27% above Wellen Park Golf & Country Club. Homes in Grand Palm sell faster (64 days on market vs 92). Grand Palm is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Grand Palm | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Venice | Venice |
| ZIP | 34293 | 34223, 34292, 34293 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 33% of 21 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 25 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 | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 26 |
| Under contract | 7 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $1.17M | $275K to $729K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Grand Palm homes for sale · Wellen Park Golf & Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Grand Palm | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,365 | 354 |
| Built | 2012–2024 (median 2017) | 2022–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,122 sq ft | 2,460 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 20% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 173 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Grand Palm | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.6% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 65% |
| Typical sold home | 2,868 sq ft | 1,850 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 | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Wellen Park Golf & Country Club is the lower entry point (median $385K vs $488K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club; Grand Palm trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Grand Palm (64 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 Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Grand Palm is $488,000 versus $385,000 in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club, about 27% higher.
Which has newer homes, Grand Palm or Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?
Wellen Park Golf & Country Club: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2017 in Grand Palm (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Wellen Park Golf & Country Club. The typical home there is 2,460 sq ft of living area, versus 2,122 sq ft in Grand Palm.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Wellen Park Golf & Country Club — sellers there received 94.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.6% in Grand Palm.
What high schools serve Grand Palm and Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?
Listings in Grand Palm most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club 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 · Wellen Park Golf & Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.