Toscana Isles vs Vinterra Townhomes
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Toscana Isles | Vinterra Townhomes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $554K | $284K |
| Price per sq ft | $269 | $202 |
| Avg days on market | 60 days | 11 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 45 |
The verdict
Toscana Isles carries the higher median price — about 95% above Vinterra Townhomes. Homes in Vinterra Townhomes sell faster (11 days on market vs 60). Vinterra Townhomes is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Toscana Isles | Vinterra Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Nokomis | Nokomis |
| ZIP | 34275 | 34275 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 90% of 10 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Toscana Isles | Vinterra Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 2 |
| Under contract | 4 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $449K to $950K | $305K to $348K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Toscana Isles homes for sale · Vinterra Townhomes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Toscana Isles | Vinterra Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 718 | 99 |
| Built | 2015–2024 (median 2022) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,241 sq ft | 1,466 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 11% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Toscana Isles median | Vinterra Townhomes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $700K (9 sales) | $353K (20 sales) |
| 2025 | $625K (6 sales) | $318K (52 sales) |
| 2026 | $580K (5 sales) | $299K (49 sales) |
Since 2024, Toscana Isles's median sale price is -17% and Vinterra Townhomes's is -15% — Vinterra Townhomes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Toscana Isles | Vinterra Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.0% | 91.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,984 sq ft | 1,373 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
| Toscana Isles | Vinterra Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Vinterra Townhomes is the lower entry point (median $284K 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 Vinterra Townhomes; Toscana Isles trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Vinterra Townhomes (11 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 Vinterra Townhomes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Toscana Isles is $554,000 versus $284,000 in Vinterra Townhomes, about 95% higher.
Which has newer homes, Toscana Isles or Vinterra Townhomes?
Vinterra Townhomes: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2022 in Toscana Isles (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Toscana Isles. The typical home there is 2,241 sq ft of living area, versus 1,466 sq ft in Vinterra Townhomes.
Which has appreciated more, Toscana Isles or Vinterra Townhomes?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -17% in Toscana Isles and -15% in Vinterra Townhomes (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 91.2% in Vinterra Townhomes.
What high schools serve Toscana Isles and Vinterra Townhomes?
Listings in Toscana Isles most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Vinterra Townhomes report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Toscana Isles homes, photos & schools · Vinterra Townhomes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.