Preserve/West Villages
Homes for Sale in Venice, FL
All 885 homes for sale in VENICE, FL · median $399,900 · 415 homes for sale in 34293 · Sarasota County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $338,750, $220 per square foot, a median 34 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-29% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2018 - 2020; 12 of 12 report an HOA (median $316/mo); 2 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 8 ft). At the median price and Sarasota County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.48 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,570 ($4,030 with the full homestead exemption).
Preserve/West Villages right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($339K) is down 29.4% from the prior 12 months ($480K). With about 7 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (8 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 23, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside PRESERVE/WEST VLGS PH 1 right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Preserve/West Villages market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $339K ($220 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 35 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 29% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34293 (VENICE), 719 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $439K ($241/sq ft), down 4.9% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 1 active listings put supply at about 1.5 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34293 housing market and the Sarasota County market.
Preserve/West Villages is a community of 223 homes in Venice, Sarasota County, built between 2017 and 2021 (median 2019), with a median living area of about 1,769 square feet. 68% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Preserve/West Villages. Swipe to explore the community.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($339K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($480K) IS the -29.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 2 to 10 sales each (8 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
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.
32% of homes for sale in ZIP 34293 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-23).
The Preserve at West Villages Market Scorecard
The Preserve at West Villages is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $474,500, and homes go under contract in about 95 days.
Typical home value in the 34293 ZIP is $366,665, about 16.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in PRESERVE/WEST VLGS PH 1, VENICE
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Preserve/West Villages
Live MLS inventory for Preserve/West Villages. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Preserve/West Villages listings as of 2026-09-22, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Preserve West Vlgs Right Now (4)
All 4 active and pending Preserve West Vlgs listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 20555 Saint Kitts Way · $349,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 9, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Palm
- 12031 Lovegrass Street · $460,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 26, 2026 · listed by Paradise Exclusive Inc
- 12064 Blazing Star Drive · $489,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Northgroup Real Estate, Inc
- 12107 Firewheel Place · $339,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Shark Tooth Realty
Preserve/West Villages on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Sarasota County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Sarasota County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Preserve/West Villages listings and can change; always confirm with Sarasota County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Preserve/West Villages buying strategy.
If we were buying in Preserve/West Villages today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Preserve/West Villages.
A closer look at the Preserve/West Villages market
At a median of $220 per square foot, Preserve/West Villages prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 29% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 35 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 223 homes built between 2017 and 2021, and 68% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Preserve/West Villages. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Preserve/West Villages buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (4.8). Basis: Recent Direction -29.4% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 68% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $316/month (about $3,792/yr) · median of 111 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $316 per month ($3,792 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 111 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Preserve/West Villages buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Preserve/West Villages sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 34293)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (40 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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