Japanese Gardens vs South Venice
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-12.
| Metric | Japanese Gardens | South Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $136K | $342K |
| Price per sq ft | $127 | $250 |
| Avg days on market | 122 days | 26 days |
| Months of supply | 4.2 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 345 |
The verdict
South Venice carries the higher median price — about 151% above Japanese Gardens. Homes in South Venice sell faster (26 days on market vs 122). South Venice is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Go deeper on each: Japanese Gardens homes, photos & schools · South Venice homes, photos & schools
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