Tangerine Woods 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 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Tangerine Woods | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $192K | $355K |
| Price per sq ft | $161 | $248 |
| Avg days on market | 105 days | 88 days |
| Months of supply | 0.8 mo | 3.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 109 |
The verdict
Wellen Park Golf & Country Club carries the higher median price — about 85% above Tangerine Woods. Homes in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club sell faster (88 days on market vs 105). Tangerine Woods is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Tangerine Woods | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 27 |
| Under contract | 3 | 13 |
| Asking prices today | $210K to $227K | $243K to $729K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 4 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Tangerine Woods homes for sale · Wellen Park Golf & Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Tangerine Woods | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 359 | 354 |
| Built | 1983–2023 (median 1986) | 2022–2024 (median 2024.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,637 sq ft | 2,460 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 47% | 20% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 173 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Tangerine Woods median | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235K (5 sales) | $770K (4 sales) |
| 2024 | $215K (17 sales) | $635K (43 sales) |
| 2025 | $170K (25 sales) | $395K (72 sales) |
| 2026 | $180K (29 sales) | $463K (83 sales) |
Since 2023, Tangerine Woods's median sale price is -23% and Wellen Park Golf & Country Club's is -40% — Tangerine Woods has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Tangerine Woods | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.8% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 65% |
| Typical sold home | 1,248 sq ft | 1,850 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
| Tangerine Woods | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Englewood Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary |
| Middle | L.A. Ainger Middle | Venice Area Middle |
| High school | Lemon Bay 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, Tangerine Woods is the lower entry point (median $192K vs $355K). 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; Tangerine Woods trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club (88 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 Wellen Park Golf & Country Club more expensive than Tangerine Woods?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club is $355,000 versus $192,000 in Tangerine Woods, about 85% higher.
Which has newer homes, Tangerine Woods or Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?
Wellen Park Golf & Country Club: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2024.0, versus a median of 1986 in Tangerine Woods (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 1,637 sq ft in Tangerine Woods.
Which has appreciated more, Tangerine Woods or Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -23% in Tangerine Woods and -40% in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tangerine Woods — sellers there received 97.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.5% in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club.
What high schools serve Tangerine Woods and Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?
Listings in Tangerine Woods most often report Lemon Bay 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: Tangerine Woods 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.