Gulf and Bay Club Bayside vs Vintage Grand
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Vintage Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.03M | $188K |
| Price per sq ft | $743 | $182 |
| Avg days on market | 174 days | 128 days |
| Months of supply | 4.7 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 31 |
The verdict
Gulf and Bay Club Bayside carries the higher median price — about 448% above Vintage Grand. Homes in Vintage Grand sell faster (128 days on market vs 174). Vintage Grand is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| ZIP | 34242 | 34238 |
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
| Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 6 |
| Under contract | 0 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $699K to $1.95M | $169K to $240K |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Condo - Hotel, Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gulf and Bay Club Bayside homes for sale · Vintage Grand homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 6 | n/a |
| Built | n/a | n/a |
| Typical living area | n/a | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Gulf and Bay Club Bayside median | Vintage Grand median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $382K (5 sales) | $83K (10 sales) |
| 2015 | $521K (6 sales) | $100K (13 sales) |
| 2016 | $510K (4 sales) | $115K (25 sales) |
| 2017 | $345K (3 sales) | $86K (16 sales) |
| 2022 | $808K (3 sales) | $180K (52 sales) |
| 2023 | $738K (4 sales) | $200K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $900K (11 sales) | $225K (14 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.1M (3 sales) | $170K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $675K (6 sales) | $190K (25 sales) |
Since 2012, Gulf and Bay Club Bayside's median sale price is +77% and Vintage Grand's is +130% — Vintage Grand has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 88.6% | 93.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,280 sq ft | 1,119 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 11 (cold) | 58 (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
| Gulf and Bay Club Bayside | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Phillippi Shores Elementary | Gulf Gate Elementary |
| Middle | Brookside Middle | Sarasota Middle |
| High school | Sarasota High | Riverview 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, Vintage Grand is the lower entry point (median $188K vs $1.03M). Sellers get a faster sale in Vintage Grand (128 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 Gulf and Bay Club Bayside more expensive than Vintage Grand?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Gulf and Bay Club Bayside is $1,030,000 versus $188,000 in Vintage Grand, about 448% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Gulf and Bay Club Bayside or Vintage Grand?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 77% in Gulf and Bay Club Bayside and 130% in Vintage Grand (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Vintage Grand — sellers there received 93.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 88.6% in Gulf and Bay Club Bayside.
What high schools serve Gulf and Bay Club Bayside and Vintage Grand?
Listings in Gulf and Bay Club Bayside most often report Sarasota High; listings in Vintage Grand report Riverview High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Gulf and Bay Club Bayside homes, photos & schools · Vintage Grand homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.