Sarasota Beach vs Vintage Grand
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Sarasota Beach | Vintage Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.46M | $175K |
| Price per sq ft | $677 | $198 |
| Avg days on market | 88 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 4.9 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 28 |
The verdict
Sarasota Beach carries the higher median price — about 735% above Vintage Grand. Homes in Vintage Grand sell faster (86 days on market vs 88). Vintage Grand is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Sarasota Beach | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 6 |
| Under contract | 0 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $1.75M to $6.4M | $157K to $223K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Half Duplex, Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sarasota Beach homes for sale · Vintage Grand homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sarasota Beach | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | n/a |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,878 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sarasota Beach median | Vintage Grand median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $427K (27 sales) | $83K (10 sales) |
| 2013 | $480K (22 sales) | $88K (16 sales) |
| 2014 | $630K (10 sales) | $88K (25 sales) |
| 2015 | $829K (18 sales) | $100K (13 sales) |
| 2016 | $825K (17 sales) | $115K (25 sales) |
| 2017 | $775K (21 sales) | $86K (16 sales) |
| 2019 | $619K (5 sales) | $80K (6 sales) |
| 2021 | $3.04M (5 sales) | $104K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $2.15M (17 sales) | $180K (52 sales) |
| 2023 | $1.27M (11 sales) | $200K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.55M (21 sales) | $225K (14 sales) |
| 2025 | $1M (25 sales) | $170K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.46M (22 sales) | $190K (25 sales) |
Since 2012, Sarasota Beach's median sale price is +243% and Vintage Grand's is +130% — Sarasota Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sarasota Beach | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 84.2% | 93.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 4% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,556 sq ft | 1,119 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 46 (normal) | 58 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Sarasota Beach | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Phillippi Shores Elementary | Gulf Gate Elementary |
| Middle | Brookside 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 $175K vs $1.46M). Sellers get a faster sale in Vintage Grand (86 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 Beach more expensive than Vintage Grand?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sarasota Beach is $1,462,000 versus $175,000 in Vintage Grand, about 735% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Sarasota Beach or Vintage Grand?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 243% in Sarasota Beach and 130% in Vintage Grand (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Vintage Grand — sellers there received 93.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 84.2% in Sarasota Beach.
What high schools serve Sarasota Beach and Vintage Grand?
Listings in Sarasota Beach 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: Sarasota Beach homes, photos & schools · Vintage Grand homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.