Venetian Falls vs Venice Gardens
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Venetian Falls | Venice Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $342K | $408K |
| Price per sq ft | $205 | $216 |
| Avg days on market | 130 days | 61 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 26.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 60 | 12 |
The verdict
Venice Gardens carries the higher median price — about 19% above Venetian Falls. Homes in Venice Gardens sell faster (61 days on market vs 130). Venetian Falls is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Venetian Falls | Venice Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Venice | Venice |
| ZIP | 34292, 34293 | 34233, 34285, 34292 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 32 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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
| Venetian Falls | Venice Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 26 |
| Under contract | 4 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $485K | $170K to $760K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Venetian Falls homes for sale · Venice Gardens homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Venetian Falls | Venice Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 699 | 2,301 |
| Built | 2004–2013 (median 2006) | 1957–2024 (median 1971) |
| Typical living area | 1,922 sq ft | 1,735 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 67% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Venetian Falls median | Venice Gardens median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $201K (3 sales) | $90K (48 sales) |
| 2013 | $245K (9 sales) | $112K (8 sales) |
| 2014 | $269K (10 sales) | $140K (26 sales) |
| 2015 | $262K (23 sales) | $154K (82 sales) |
| 2016 | $320K (26 sales) | $180K (134 sales) |
| 2017 | $276K (34 sales) | $200K (108 sales) |
| 2019 | $277K (10 sales) | $215K (19 sales) |
| 2021 | $362K (6 sales) | $310K (21 sales) |
| 2022 | $433K (26 sales) | $360K (124 sales) |
| 2023 | $435K (7 sales) | $385K (52 sales) |
| 2024 | $415K (43 sales) | $350K (94 sales) |
| 2025 | $375K (25 sales) | $345K (73 sales) |
| 2026 | $369K (51 sales) | $332K (80 sales) |
Since 2012, Venetian Falls's median sale price is +84% and Venice Gardens's is +269% — Venice Gardens has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Venetian Falls | Venice Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.2% | 94.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,703 sq ft | 1,539 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 43 (normal) | 35 (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
| Venetian Falls | Venice Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Garden Elementary |
| Middle | not reported | Venice Area Middle |
| High school | not reported | 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, Venetian Falls is the lower entry point (median $342K vs $408K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Venetian Falls; Venice Gardens trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Venice Gardens (61 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 Venice Gardens more expensive than Venetian Falls?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Venice Gardens is $408,000 versus $342,000 in Venetian Falls, about 19% higher.
Which has newer homes, Venetian Falls or Venice Gardens?
Venetian Falls: its homes were built 2004–2013 with a median year of 2006, versus a median of 1971 in Venice Gardens (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Venetian Falls. The typical home there is 1,922 sq ft of living area, versus 1,735 sq ft in Venice Gardens.
Which has appreciated more, Venetian Falls or Venice Gardens?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 84% in Venetian Falls and 269% in Venice Gardens (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Go deeper on each: Venetian Falls homes, photos & schools · Venice Gardens homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.