The Lakes of Jacaranda vs Vicenza
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | The Lakes of Jacaranda | Vicenza |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $582K | $418K |
| Price per sq ft | $257 | $272 |
| Avg days on market | 200 days | 70 days |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 34 | 43 |
The verdict
The Lakes of Jacaranda carries the higher median price — about 39% above Vicenza. Homes in Vicenza sell faster (70 days on market vs 200). The Lakes of Jacaranda is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| The Lakes of Jacaranda | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Venice | Nokomis |
| ZIP | 34293 | 34275 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 60% of 10 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
| The Lakes of Jacaranda | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $480K to $600K | $396K to $825K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Lakes of Jacaranda homes for sale · Vicenza homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Lakes of Jacaranda | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 579 | 539 |
| Built | 1994–2018 (median 2000) | 2020–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,460 sq ft | 1,952 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 83% | 51% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Lakes of Jacaranda median | Vicenza median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $546K (29 sales) | $385K (13 sales) |
| 2023 | $610K (4 sales) | $540K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $622K (27 sales) | $562K (41 sales) |
| 2025 | $630K (21 sales) | $562K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $539K (23 sales) | $435K (37 sales) |
Since 2022, The Lakes of Jacaranda's median sale price is -1% and Vicenza's is +13% — Vicenza has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Lakes of Jacaranda | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.4% | 92.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 43% |
| Typical sold home | 2,086 sq ft | 1,604 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 46 (normal) | 17 (cold) |
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
| The Lakes of Jacaranda | Vicenza | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Taylor Ranch Elementary | Laurel Nokomis Elementary |
| Middle | Venice Area 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, Vicenza is the lower entry point (median $418K vs $582K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Vicenza; The Lakes of Jacaranda trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Vicenza (70 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 The Lakes of Jacaranda more expensive than Vicenza?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Lakes of Jacaranda is $582,000 versus $418,000 in Vicenza, about 39% higher.
Which has newer homes, The Lakes of Jacaranda or Vicenza?
Vicenza: its homes were built 2020–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 2000 in The Lakes of Jacaranda (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Lakes of Jacaranda. The typical home there is 2,460 sq ft of living area, versus 1,952 sq ft in Vicenza.
Which has appreciated more, The Lakes of Jacaranda or Vicenza?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -1% in The Lakes of Jacaranda and 13% in Vicenza (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Lakes of Jacaranda — sellers there received 94.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.7% in Vicenza.
What high schools serve The Lakes of Jacaranda and Vicenza?
Listings in The Lakes of Jacaranda most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Vicenza report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Lakes of Jacaranda homes, photos & schools · Vicenza homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.