IslandWalk at the West Villages vs Sarasota National
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | IslandWalk at the West Villages | Sarasota National |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $548K | $682K |
| Price per sq ft | $249 | $281 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 65 days |
| Months of supply | 1.1 mo | 3.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 53 | 86 |
The verdict
Sarasota National carries the higher median price — about 24% above IslandWalk at the West Villages. Homes in Sarasota National sell faster (65 days on market vs 71). IslandWalk at the West Villages is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| IslandWalk at the West Villages | Sarasota National | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 27 |
| Under contract | 5 | 15 |
| Asking prices today | $525K to $999K | $299K to $1.29M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: IslandWalk at the West Villages homes for sale · Sarasota National homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| IslandWalk at the West Villages | Sarasota National | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary |
| Middle | Venice Area Middle | Venice Area Middle |
| High school | Wellen Park 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, IslandWalk at the West Villages is the lower entry point (median $548K vs $682K). Sellers get a faster sale in Sarasota National (65 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 Sarasota National more expensive than IslandWalk at the West Villages?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sarasota National is $682,000 versus $548,000 in IslandWalk at the West Villages, about 24% higher.
What high schools serve IslandWalk at the West Villages and Sarasota National?
Listings in IslandWalk at the West Villages most often report Wellen Park High; listings in Sarasota National report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: IslandWalk at the West Villages homes, photos & schools · Sarasota National homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.