Sorrento East vs Venezia Park
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-23.
| Metric | Sorrento East | Venezia Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $462K | $879K |
| Price per sq ft | $247 | $435 |
| Avg days on market | 46 days | 8 days |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 1.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 34 | 25 |
The verdict
Venezia Park carries the higher median price — about 90% above Sorrento East. Homes in Venezia Park sell faster (8 days on market vs 46). Venezia Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sorrento East | Venezia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Nokomis | Venice |
| ZIP | 02169, 34229, 34275 | 34285 |
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 | Venezia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 2 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $4.79M | $649K to $825K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sorrento East homes for sale · Venezia Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sorrento East | Venezia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 635 | 506 |
| Built | 1950–2024 (median 1978) | 1925–2024 (median 1960) |
| Typical living area | 2,141 sq ft | 1,838 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 61% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 4 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sorrento East median | Venezia Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $252K (30 sales) | $399K (10 sales) |
| 2016 | $272K (35 sales) | $355K (8 sales) |
| 2017 | $290K (31 sales) | $625K (5 sales) |
| 2018 | $275K (4 sales) | $418K (3 sales) |
| 2021 | $500K (3 sales) | $580K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $468K (37 sales) | $798K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $450K (26 sales) | $850K (5 sales) |
| 2025 | $490K (33 sales) | $845K (7 sales) |
| 2026 | $450K (28 sales) | $665K (17 sales) |
Since 2015, Sorrento East's median sale price is +79% and Venezia Park's is +66% — Sorrento East has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sorrento East | Venezia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.0% | 91.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,891 sq ft | 1,530 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 47 (normal) | 52 (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
| Sorrento East | Venezia Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Laurel Nokomis Elementary | Venice Elementary |
| Middle | Laurel Nokomis Middle | Venice Area 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 $462K vs $879K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Sorrento East; Venezia Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Venezia Park (8 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 Venezia Park more expensive than Sorrento East?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Venezia Park is $879,000 versus $462,000 in Sorrento East, about 90% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sorrento East or Venezia Park?
Sorrento East: its homes were built 1950–2024 with a median year of 1978, versus a median of 1960 in Venezia Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Sorrento East. The typical home there is 2,141 sq ft of living area, versus 1,838 sq ft in Venezia Park.
Which has appreciated more, Sorrento East or Venezia Park?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 79% in Sorrento East and 66% in Venezia Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sorrento East — sellers there received 95.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.5% in Venezia Park.
What high schools serve Sorrento East and Venezia Park?
Listings in Sorrento East most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Venezia Park 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 · Venezia Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.