Turtle Rock vs Vintage Grand
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-04.
| Metric | Turtle Rock | Vintage Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $750K | $188K |
| Price per sq ft | $287 | $182 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 62 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 30 |
The verdict
Turtle Rock carries the higher median price — about 299% above Vintage Grand. Homes in Vintage Grand sell faster (62 days on market vs 87).
Where each one is
| Turtle Rock | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| ZIP | 33803, 33813, 34229 | 34238 |
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
| Turtle Rock | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 6 |
| Under contract | 0 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $669K to $870K | $157K to $240K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condo - Hotel, Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Turtle Rock homes for sale · Vintage Grand homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Turtle Rock | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 753 | n/a |
| Built | 1994–2017 (median 1997) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,693 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Turtle Rock median | Vintage Grand median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $374K (28 sales) | $83K (10 sales) |
| 2013 | $358K (28 sales) | $88K (16 sales) |
| 2014 | $390K (26 sales) | $88K (25 sales) |
| 2015 | $475K (28 sales) | $100K (13 sales) |
| 2016 | $460K (31 sales) | $115K (25 sales) |
| 2017 | $422K (30 sales) | $86K (16 sales) |
| 2022 | $650K (33 sales) | $180K (52 sales) |
| 2023 | $865K (5 sales) | $200K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $800K (15 sales) | $225K (14 sales) |
| 2025 | $625K (16 sales) | $170K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $675K (25 sales) | $190K (25 sales) |
Since 2012, Turtle Rock's median sale price is +80% and Vintage Grand's is +130% — Vintage Grand has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Turtle Rock | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.2% | 93.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,346 sq ft | 1,119 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 39 (cold) | 58 (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
| Turtle Rock | Vintage Grand | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Ashton Elementary | Gulf Gate Elementary |
| Middle | Sarasota Middle | Sarasota Middle |
| High school | Riverview High | Riverview 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, Vintage Grand is the lower entry point (median $188K vs $750K). Sellers get a faster sale in Vintage Grand (62 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 Turtle Rock more expensive than Vintage Grand?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Turtle Rock is $750,000 versus $188,000 in Vintage Grand, about 299% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Turtle Rock or Vintage Grand?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 80% in Turtle Rock and 130% in Vintage Grand (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Vintage Grand — sellers there received 93.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.2% in Turtle Rock.
What high schools serve Turtle Rock and Vintage Grand?
Listings in Turtle Rock most often report Riverview High; listings in Vintage Grand report Riverview High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Turtle Rock homes, photos & schools · Vintage Grand homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.