Rotonda West (White Marsh) vs Tropical Gulf Acres
Two Charlotte communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-10.
| Metric | Rotonda West (White Marsh) | Tropical Gulf Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $466K | $288K |
| Price per sq ft | $217 | $229 |
| Avg days on market | 121 days | 151 days |
| Months of supply | 11.0 mo | 13.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Rotonda West (White Marsh) carries the higher median price — about 62% above Tropical Gulf Acres. Homes in Rotonda West (White Marsh) sell faster (121 days on market vs 151). Rotonda West (White Marsh) is the tighter market on inventory (11.0 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Rotonda West (White Marsh) | Tropical Gulf Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 13 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $450K to $799K | $160K to $450K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Rotonda West (White Marsh) homes for sale · Tropical Gulf Acres homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Rotonda West (White Marsh) | 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 $466K). Sellers get a faster sale in Rotonda West (White Marsh) (121 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 West (White Marsh) more expensive than Tropical Gulf Acres?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Rotonda West (White Marsh) is $466,000 versus $288,000 in Tropical Gulf Acres, about 62% higher.
What high schools serve Rotonda West (White Marsh) and Tropical Gulf Acres?
Listings in Rotonda West (White Marsh) 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 West (White Marsh) homes, photos & schools · Tropical Gulf Acres homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.