Sorrento East vs Toscana Isles
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Sorrento East | Toscana Isles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $448K | $554K |
| Price per sq ft | $244 | $269 |
| Avg days on market | 61 days | 59 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 36 |
The verdict
Toscana Isles carries the higher median price — about 24% above Sorrento East. Homes in Toscana Isles sell faster (59 days on market vs 61). Toscana Isles is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sorrento East | Toscana Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Nokomis | Nokomis |
| ZIP | 02169, 34229, 34275 | 34275 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 91% of 11 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Sorrento East | Toscana Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 5 |
| Under contract | 0 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $4.38M | $449K to $950K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sorrento East homes for sale · Toscana Isles homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sorrento East | Toscana Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 635 | 718 |
| Built | 1950–2024 (median 1978) | 2015–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,141 sq ft | 2,241 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 68% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sorrento East median | Toscana Isles median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $500K (3 sales) | $559K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $468K (37 sales) | $690K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $450K (26 sales) | $700K (9 sales) |
| 2025 | $490K (33 sales) | $625K (6 sales) |
| 2026 | $450K (28 sales) | $580K (5 sales) |
Since 2021, Sorrento East's median sale price is -10% and Toscana Isles's is +4% — Toscana Isles has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sorrento East | Toscana Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.0% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,891 sq ft | 1,984 sq ft |
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
| Sorrento East | Toscana Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Laurel Nokomis Elementary | Laurel Nokomis Elementary |
| Middle | Laurel Nokomis Middle | Laurel Nokomis Middle |
| High school | Venice Senior High | Venice Senior 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, Sorrento East is the lower entry point (median $448K vs $554K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Toscana Isles; Sorrento East trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Toscana Isles (59 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 Toscana Isles more expensive than Sorrento East?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Toscana Isles is $554,000 versus $448,000 in Sorrento East, about 24% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sorrento East or Toscana Isles?
Toscana Isles: its homes were built 2015–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 1978 in Sorrento East (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Sorrento East or Toscana Isles?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose -10% in Sorrento East and 4% in Toscana Isles (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Toscana Isles — sellers there received 98.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.0% in Sorrento East.
What high schools serve Sorrento East and Toscana Isles?
Listings in Sorrento East most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Toscana Isles report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sorrento East homes, photos & schools · Toscana Isles homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.