Rotonda Heights vs Tropical Gulf Acres
Two Charlotte communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Rotonda Heights | Tropical Gulf Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $315K | $288K |
| Price per sq ft | $199 | $229 |
| Avg days on market | 239 days | 190 days |
| Months of supply | 4.3 mo | 7.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 50 | 29 |
The verdict
Rotonda Heights carries the higher median price — about 9% above Tropical Gulf Acres. Homes in Tropical Gulf Acres sell faster (190 days on market vs 239). Rotonda Heights is the tighter market on inventory (4.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Rotonda Heights | Tropical Gulf Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 18 | 17 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $499K | $100K to $540K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 11 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Rotonda Heights homes for sale · Tropical Gulf Acres homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Rotonda Heights | Tropical Gulf Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Vineland Elementary | East Elementary |
| Middle | L.A. Ainger Middle | Punta Gorda Middle |
| High school | Lemon Bay High | Charlotte 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, Tropical Gulf Acres is the lower entry point (median $288K vs $315K). Sellers get a faster sale in Tropical Gulf Acres (190 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 Rotonda Heights more expensive than Tropical Gulf Acres?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Rotonda Heights is $315,000 versus $288,000 in Tropical Gulf Acres, about 9% higher.
What high schools serve Rotonda Heights and Tropical Gulf Acres?
Listings in Rotonda Heights most often report Lemon Bay High; listings in Tropical Gulf Acres report Charlotte High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Rotonda Heights homes, photos & schools · Tropical Gulf Acres homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.