Sarasota National vs Wellen Park Golf & Country Club
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-01.
| Metric | Sarasota National | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $522K | $355K |
| Price per sq ft | $264 | $250 |
| Avg days on market | 58 days | 84 days |
| Months of supply | 4.0 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 81 | 107 |
The verdict
Sarasota National carries the higher median price — about 47% above Wellen Park Golf & Country Club. Homes in Sarasota National sell faster (58 days on market vs 84). Wellen Park Golf & Country Club is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sarasota National | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Venice | Venice |
| ZIP | 34293 | 34223, 34292, 34293 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 96% of 25 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Sarasota National | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 27 | 25 |
| Under contract | 12 | 12 |
| Asking prices today | $299K to $1.35M | $243K to $729K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sarasota National homes for sale · Wellen Park Golf & Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sarasota National | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 621 | 354 |
| Built | 2007–2022 (median 2019) | 2022–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,149 sq ft | 2,460 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 20% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 173 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Sarasota National | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary |
| Middle | Venice Area Middle | Venice Area Middle |
| High school | Venice Senior High | Wellen Park 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, Wellen Park Golf & Country Club is the lower entry point (median $355K vs $522K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club; Sarasota National trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sarasota National (58 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 National more expensive than Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sarasota National is $522,000 versus $355,000 in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club, about 47% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sarasota National or Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?
Wellen Park Golf & Country Club: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2019 in Sarasota National (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Wellen Park Golf & Country Club. The typical home there is 2,460 sq ft of living area, versus 2,149 sq ft in Sarasota National.
What high schools serve Sarasota National and Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?
Listings in Sarasota National most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club report Wellen Park High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sarasota National homes, photos & schools · Wellen Park Golf & Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.