Calusa Park

D.R. Horton gated enclave · Nokomis, Sarasota County · ZIP 34275

A gated D.R. Horton enclave of 88 homes off Laurel Road, where the floor plan, the lot, and the preserve view set the number.

Gated single-familyLaurel Road locationLow fee, no CDD

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Calusa Park is a single, small gated community of 88 homes, so the read is by floor plan, lot, and condition, not by a townwide average. Confirm the exact fees and lot for any specific home.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

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"Calusa Park is a tidy, finite buy: 88 single-family homes that D.R. Horton built and sold out between 2014 and 2017, set behind a guard gate off Laurel Road between I-75 and the Tamiami Trail. Because the stock is one builder and one decade, the variables that move the number are the floor plan (one-story versus two-story, roughly 1,800 to 3,600 square feet), the lot (lake or preserve view versus interior), and the condition of a home now about a decade old. The HOA is the structure here, around the high 800s quarterly with no CDD per local guides, covering the gate, clubhouse, and pool. Your leverage is reading the plan and the lot honestly and confirming the fee and flood lines for the exact parcel."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Calusa Park is a gated community of 88 single-family homes in Nokomis, in southern Sarasota County, set just off Laurel Road between Interstate 75 and the Tamiami Trail (US 41). D.R. Horton built the community starting in 2014 and sold out of new construction by 2017, so the entire enclave is one builder and one short build era (community guides, 2026).

The homes are a mix of one-story and two-story plans, ranging from roughly 1,804 square feet up to around 3,600 square feet, with three to five bedrooms. Floor plans run from the smaller Pembroke up to the larger two-story Ellington, so the plan and size you choose, plus the lot, set where a home sits in the range (community guides, 2026).

Calusa Park sits between two preserves, with Oscar Scherer State Park and Myakka River State Park nearby, and many homes overlook a central lake or preserve. The setting is the appeal: a small, gated, nature-adjacent enclave rather than a sprawling master plan.

The pitch is gated, low-fee, builder-built living near the fast-growing Laurel Road corridor, with the Sarasota Memorial Venice campus, I-75, and the Nokomis and Venice beaches all close. The work is reading the floor plan, the lot, and the condition of a roughly decade-old home, and confirming the HOA, flood zone, and insurance for the exact parcel.

Quick Match

Who Calusa Park is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a small gated single-family enclave over a sprawling master plan
Commuters who value quick Laurel Road access to I-75 and the Tamiami Trail
Buyers who want a low fee with no CDD and a guard gate, clubhouse, and pool
Buyers drawn to lake and preserve views near Oscar Scherer State Park

Probably not for

Buyers who want a large amenity-dense master plan with golf and many facilities
Anyone unwilling to verify the HOA, flood zone, and lot for the exact parcel
Buyers who need a brand-new build rather than a roughly decade-old home
Buyers wanting walkable downtown living rather than a gated suburban enclave

Market Pulse

How Calusa Park is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Calusa Park listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Calusa Lakes or Nokomis. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Calusa Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Calusa Park on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

A small clubhouse and community pool serve the enclave
The guard gate and common areas are HOA maintained
No golf course, this is a residential gated enclave
Amenities are modest by design, confirm current rules
Oscar Scherer State Park and the Legacy Trail are close by

Calusa Park is a single gated community rather than a multi-neighborhood area, so the lifestyle is consistent: 88 D.R. Horton single-family homes behind a guard gate, with a central lake, preserve views, a small clubhouse, and a community pool. It sits near Oscar Scherer State Park, the Legacy Trail, and the Laurel Road corridor, with Nokomis and Venice beaches and the Sarasota Memorial Venice campus close by. Confirm the community's current amenities, dues, and rules before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Calusa Park trades a slightly longer drive to downtown Sarasota for quick Laurel Road access to I-75, the Sarasota Memorial Venice campus, the Legacy Trail, and the Nokomis and Venice beaches.

Drive times from Calusa Park. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Interstate 75 (Laurel Road interchange)~5 min · regional access

Sarasota Memorial Venice campus~5 to 10 min · Laurel Road

Nokomis Beach~10 to 15 min · Gulf beach

Downtown Venice~10 to 15 min · shops and dining

Legacy Trail access~5 to 10 min · regional trail

Downtown Sarasota~25 to 35 min · via I-75 or US 41

Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ) airport~30 to 40 min · via I-75

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact parcel. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Calusa Park with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

VGThe Venetian Golf & River ClubNorth Venice, FL · 0.6 mi TPTalon Preserve on Palmer Ranch: The New-Home GuideNokomis, FL · 0.6 mi VIVinterraTownhomesNokomis, FL · 1.0 mi CLCalusa LakesNokomis, FL · 1.2 mi CLCassata LakesNokomis, FL · 1.2 mi WCWillow ChaseNokomis, FL · 1.5 mi LWLaurel WoodlandsNokomis, FL · 1.6 mi TIToscana IslesNokomis, FL · 1.9 mi MVMission ValleyEstatesNokomis, FL · 1.9 mi

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Calusa Park (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Sarasota County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Calusa Park is served by Sarasota County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Calusa Park: the Sarasota Memorial Venice campus build-out on Laurel Road, the southward growth of the Laurel Road corridor, and the Legacy Trail extension. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Calusa Park

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Calusa Park, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe Laurel Road corridor build-out and the Sarasota Memorial Venice campus expansion point to steady demand, with the watch item being how quickly new corridor construction adds supply nearby.

Sarasota Memorial Venice campus expansion on Laurel Road

2024 to 2026

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

A major hospital build-out minutes away on Laurel Road adds jobs, services, and access that support nearby home demand.

Laurel Road corridor growth in south Sarasota County

2025

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Continued residential and commercial growth along the corridor supports demand, while new supply nearby is the watch item.

Legacy Trail extension and Nokomis access

2025

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Trail expansion near Nokomis adds recreation and connectivity that buyers value in this part of the county.

One-builder, roughly decade-old housing stock

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes from 2014 to 2017 mean roof and systems read per home, so condition drives value inside a uniform enclave.

Parcel-level flood exposure in south Sarasota County

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Flood zones vary by parcel, making the FEMA check and an insurance quote essential diligence on any specific home.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Calusa Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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December 2024
Development
Sarasota Memorial doubles ER capacity at its Venice campus
Sarasota Memorial Hospital expanded its Venice campus on Laurel Road, with a new patient care tower and an expansion that doubled emergency room capacity, minutes from Nokomis communities such as Calusa Park. Why it matters: A growing hospital campus on Laurel Road adds jobs and services that underpin demand in nearby Nokomis neighborhoods. Source
December 2025
Development
Render Legacy Trail opens as south Sarasota County keeps growing
Sarasota Magazine reported a new 450-unit rental community opening near the Legacy Trail in Nokomis, one of several large projects as growth pushes south along the corridor near Laurel Road. Why it matters: Sustained corridor growth adds services and demand, while new nearby supply is the item to watch for resale. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Calusa Park buying strategy.

If we were buying in Calusa Park, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Read the floor plan first. One-story versus two-story and roughly 1,800 to 3,600 square feet is the biggest driver of the number inside an 88-home enclave.

Weigh the lot and the view. A lake or preserve lot reads very differently from an interior lot, so price the parcel, not just the house.

Confirm the HOA line and that there is no CDD. Local guides put dues in the high 800s quarterly with no CDD, but verify the current amount and what it covers.

Check the condition of a decade-old home. These homes date from 2014 to 2017, so read the roof age, systems, and any updates against the price.

Use the corridor context, and cross-shop nearby Nokomis communities such as Calusa Lakes if you want more space or a different fee structure.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-kept plan that fits your space needs on a lake or preserve lot

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting roof and systems on a roughly decade-old home

Best Lot

A lake or preserve-view parcel over an interior lot

Smart Timing

Confirm the HOA amount, no-CDD status, and flood zone before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Calusa Park Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Calusa Park.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Calusa Park today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

A smaller one-story plan such as the Pembroke on an interior lot, the affordable way into the gated enclave, where condition drives value.

Lowest entry

The Core

A mid-size one-story or two-story plan on a solid lot, the heart of the resale market inside Calusa Park.

Most inventory

The Top

A larger two-story plan such as the Ellington on a lake or preserve lot, the homes that hold value best here.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry

A smaller one-story plan such as the Pembroke on an interior lot, the affordable way into the gated enclave, where condition drives value.

The Core

A mid-size one-story or two-story plan on a solid lot, the heart of the resale market inside Calusa Park.

The Top

A larger two-story plan such as the Ellington on a lake or preserve lot, the homes that hold value best here.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Calusa Park, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Calusa Park is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On golf, lake, and preserve frontage, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Calusa Park holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location off Laurel RoadStrong

Gated, low-fee, no CDDPositive

Floor plan and lot fitRead per home

Home condition and systemsVerify per home

Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Calusa Park

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Calusa Park is one small gated enclave of 88 D.R. Horton homes. The deal is won or lost on the floor plan, the lot, and the condition of a decade-old home.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.6B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.4/10

Renovation Risk4.0/10

Location Efficiency7.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Calusa Park is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Lake and preserve lots hold value over interior lots
Verify the FEMA flood zone for the exact address
The lot and view set much of the number here
Read the lot before the finishes inside
Confirm preserve buffers and any easements per parcel

In a small gated enclave like Calusa Park, the lot is the part of your money the market protects. Lake-view and preserve-view parcels, and the buffered lots near the central lake, hold value better than interior lots. The house can be updated; the lot, the view, and the flood zone cannot. Read the parcel and the flood map first, then price the plan and condition of the home against it.

The 15-Second Verdict

Calusa Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a small gated single-family enclave near Laurel Road and I-75.

Biggest advantageGated, low-fee, no-CDD living with lake and preserve views in a quiet enclave.

Biggest riskRoof and systems on a roughly decade-old home, plus parcel-level flood exposure.

Sweet spotA well-kept plan on a lake or preserve lot matched honestly to comps.

Avoid ifYou want a large amenity-dense master plan or a brand-new build.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Dues run in the high 800s quarterly per local guides
No CDD assessment per local guides, verify the parcel
Dues cover the guard gate, clubhouse, and pool
Confirm the current amount and inclusions per home
Check the FEMA flood zone and insurance per address

Local community guides put Calusa Park dues in the high 800s quarterly with no CDD assessment, covering the guard gate, a small clubhouse, and the community pool. Confirm the current amount and exactly what is included for the specific home before you offer.

Where stated, dues cover use and maintenance of the guard gate, the clubhouse, the community pool, and common-area upkeep. There is no separate CDD on the tax bill per local guides, but verify the exact lines for the parcel.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Calusa Park buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSarasota County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Calusa Park.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Calusa Park

Price it to the floor plan, the lot, and the condition, not an 88-home average.

Selling in Calusa Park means pricing to your specific floor plan, your lot and view, and your home's condition, not to an enclave-wide average that mixes one-story and two-story plans across a wide size range. The plan, the lot, and the updates set your number.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Calusa Park, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Calusa Lakes, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Calusa Park home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Calusa Park matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Calusa Park year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Sarasota County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,609/mo

Sarasota County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Sarasota County typical home insurance

No CDD

No community development district bond

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Sarasota County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Calusa Park Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Calusa Park is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Calusa Park?

Calusa Park is a gated single-residential community in Nokomis, in southern Sarasota County, set just off Laurel Road between Interstate 75 and the Tamiami Trail (US 41), ZIP 34275.

Who built Calusa Park?

D.R. Horton built Calusa Park, starting in 2014 and selling out of new construction by 2017. The entire enclave of 88 homes is one builder and one short build era.

How many homes are in Calusa Park?

Calusa Park is a small gated enclave of 88 single-family homes, so it is a finite, defined community rather than a large master plan.

What do the homes look like?

The homes are a mix of one-story and two-story plans, ranging from roughly 1,804 square feet up to around 3,600 square feet, with three to five bedrooms, from the smaller Pembroke up to the larger two-story Ellington (community guides).

Does Calusa Park have an HOA?

Yes. Local guides put dues in the high 800s quarterly, covering the guard gate, a small clubhouse, and the community pool. Confirm the current amount and inclusions for any specific home.

Is there a CDD in Calusa Park?

Local community guides report no CDD assessment for Calusa Park. Always verify the exact tax lines for the specific parcel during diligence.

Is Calusa Park gated?

Yes. Calusa Park is a gated community with a guard gate, and the HOA covers use and maintenance of the gate along with the clubhouse and pool.

How far is Calusa Park from the beach?

Nokomis Beach is generally a short drive, often cited at under 15 minutes, with Venice Beach also close. Confirm the route and time from your specific home and departure time.

What schools serve Calusa Park?

Calusa Park is in the Sarasota County Schools district, with Laurel Nokomis School (Pre-K to 8) and Venice High School commonly serving the area. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home.

How is the commute and access from Calusa Park?

Calusa Park sits off Laurel Road between I-75 and the Tamiami Trail, giving quick access to the interstate, US 41, downtown Venice, and the Sarasota Memorial Venice campus. Drive times vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Should I worry about flood zones in Calusa Park?

Flood exposure is parcel specific in southern Sarasota County. Always run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address during diligence.

What is near Calusa Park?

The community sits near Oscar Scherer State Park and the Legacy Trail, with Myakka River State Park, the Sarasota Memorial Venice campus, and the Nokomis and Venice beaches all reasonably close.

Is Calusa Park a good investment?

Its gated, low-fee setting near the growing Laurel Road corridor supports demand, but this is a roughly decade-old, one-builder enclave, so roof, systems, and the specific plan and lot drive the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value.

Why does pricing vary within Calusa Park?

Because the enclave spans one-story and two-story plans across a wide size range, plus lake, preserve, and interior lots. The plan, the lot, and the condition, not the Calusa Park name, set the price.

Who is the best real estate agent for Calusa Park?

The best agent for Calusa Park is one who actively works Nokomis and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Calusa Park.

How do I find a top Nokomis real estate agent who knows Calusa Park?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Calusa Park and the wider Nokomis area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Calusa Park?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Calusa Park purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Calusa Park?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a small gated single-family enclave over a large master planExcellent fit

Commuters who value quick Laurel Road access to I-75 and the Tamiami TrailExcellent fit

Buyers who want a low fee with no CDD and a guard gate, clubhouse, and poolExcellent fit

Buyers drawn to lake and preserve views near Oscar Scherer State ParkExcellent fit

Buyers who will read the floor plan, lot, and condition per homeExcellent fit

Buyers who want a large amenity-dense master plan with golfProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify HOA, flood zone, and lot per parcelProbably not

Buyers who need a brand-new build over a roughly decade-old homeProbably not

Buyers wanting walkable downtown living over a gated suburban enclaveProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget roof and systems work on an older homeProbably not

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Calusa Park

The 60-Second Overview

Who Calusa Park is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Calusa Park is performing right now

Calusa Park on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Calusa Park

Sarasota Memorial Venice campus expansion on Laurel Road

Laurel Road corridor growth in south Sarasota County

Legacy Trail extension and Nokomis access

One-builder, roughly decade-old housing stock

Parcel-level flood exposure in south Sarasota County

Sarasota Memorial doubles ER capacity at its Venice campus

Render Legacy Trail opens as south Sarasota County keeps growing

The Calusa Park buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Calusa Park.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Calusa Park holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Calusa Park

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Calusa Park is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Calusa Park in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Calusa Park buy.

Price it to the floor plan, the lot, and the condition, not an 88-home average.

In Calusa Park, condition and view decide your number

What is your Calusa Park home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Calusa Park Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Calusa Park?

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