Venezia Park vs Venice Isle Estates
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-23.
| Metric | Venezia Park | Venice Isle Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $879K | $120K |
| Price per sq ft | $435 | $112 |
| Avg days on market | 8 days | 95 days |
| Months of supply | 1.0 mo | 5.6 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 58 |
The verdict
Venezia Park carries the higher median price — about 632% above Venice Isle Estates. Homes in Venezia Park sell faster (8 days on market vs 95). Venezia Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Venezia Park | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Venice | Venice |
| ZIP | 34285 | 34285 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 94% of 31 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
| Venezia Park | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 27 |
| Under contract | 1 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $649K to $825K | $89K to $250K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home, Modular Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Venezia Park homes for sale · Venice Isle Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Venezia Park | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 506 | 984 |
| Built | 1925–2024 (median 1960) | 1968–2024 (median 1977) |
| Typical living area | 1,838 sq ft | 1,396 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 39% |
| Vacant lots | 4 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Venezia Park median | Venice Isle Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $399K (10 sales) | $70K (23 sales) |
| 2016 | $355K (8 sales) | $92K (35 sales) |
| 2017 | $625K (5 sales) | $112K (29 sales) |
| 2021 | $580K (3 sales) | $120K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $798K (12 sales) | $157K (36 sales) |
| 2024 | $850K (5 sales) | $165K (47 sales) |
| 2025 | $845K (7 sales) | $142K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $665K (17 sales) | $140K (46 sales) |
Since 2015, Venezia Park's median sale price is +66% and Venice Isle Estates's is +99% — Venice Isle Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Venezia Park | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.5% | 85.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,530 sq ft | 1,118 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 52 (normal) | 28 (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
| Venezia Park | Venice Isle Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Venice Elementary | Venice Elementary |
| Middle | Venice Area Middle | Venice Area 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, Venice Isle Estates is the lower entry point (median $120K vs $879K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Venice Isle Estates; Venezia Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Venezia Park (8 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 Venezia Park more expensive than Venice Isle Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Venezia Park is $879,000 versus $120,000 in Venice Isle Estates, about 632% higher.
Which has newer homes, Venezia Park or Venice Isle Estates?
Venice Isle Estates: its homes were built 1968–2024 with a median year of 1977, versus a median of 1960 in Venezia Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Venezia Park. The typical home there is 1,838 sq ft of living area, versus 1,396 sq ft in Venice Isle Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Venezia Park or Venice Isle Estates?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 66% in Venezia Park and 99% in Venice Isle Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Venezia Park — sellers there received 91.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 85.0% in Venice Isle Estates.
What high schools serve Venezia Park and Venice Isle Estates?
Listings in Venezia Park most often report Venice Senior High; listings in Venice Isle Estates report Venice Senior High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Venezia Park homes, photos & schools · Venice Isle Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.