Lake Sarasota vs Vintage Grand
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-10.
| Metric | Lake Sarasota | Vintage Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $382K | $188K |
| Price per sq ft | $272 | $182 |
| Avg days on market | 56 days | 146 days |
| Months of supply | 14.0 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 28 |
The verdict
Lake Sarasota carries the higher median price — about 103% above Vintage Grand. Homes in Lake Sarasota sell faster (56 days on market vs 146). Vintage Grand is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Lake Sarasota | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $485K | $169K to $240K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Sarasota homes for sale · Vintage Grand homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lake Sarasota | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakeview Elementary | Gulf Gate Elementary |
| Middle | Sarasota 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 $382K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Sarasota (56 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 Lake Sarasota more expensive than Vintage Grand?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Sarasota is $382,000 versus $188,000 in Vintage Grand, about 103% higher.
What high schools serve Lake Sarasota and Vintage Grand?
Listings in Lake Sarasota 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: Lake Sarasota homes, photos & schools · Vintage Grand homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.