Neighborhood · Venice, Florida
Watercrest
Gated Venice living with room to breathe
4
Homes for sale
$485,000
Median list price
$250
Avg price / sqft
7
Median days on market
Watercrest is a gated neighborhood in Venice, where single-family homes sit on a comfortable scale — median size runs close to 1,928 square feet, enough room for full-time living without the maintenance of an estate. It's part of the same Venice corridor as West Villages and Sarasota National, with kids zoned to Taylor Ranch Elementary School and Venice Senior High School. If you want a controlled-access community close to the Gulf side of Sarasota County, this is a practical target.
The market here is tight and quick. There are just 4 active listings right now, with a median list price of $485,000, and homes are moving in about 4.5 days when priced right. Over the last year 16 homes sold at a median of $414,000, with sellers collecting roughly 97% of asking — so serious buyers should come ready. Browse Venice homes for sale or watch inventory on the live map.
Watercrest is a community in Venice, Florida.
Quick facts
$434,999 – $520K price range
1,928 sqft median home
$266/mo median HOA
16 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Watercrest
$519,900
19345 CRUISE DRIVE, VENICE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,025 sqft
$475,000
9903 WINGOOD DRIVE, VENICE
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,831 sqft
$495,000
9824 HILLTOP DRIVE, VENICE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,025 sqft
$434,999$444,900
19393 CRUISE DRIVE, VENICE
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,831 sqft
Every active listing inside the Watercrest boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Watercrest market
16
Sold, last 12 months
$414,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
Watercrest vs Venice
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 11.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Watercrest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Watercrest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Watercrest home
≈ $3,417/mo
$485,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$266/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
689
Median age
57
Median income
$75,685
Median home value
$461,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Watercrest
Relationships
Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Appearance oriented
Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Straight answers
Watercrest FAQs
Is Watercrest a good place to live?+
It's a gated single-family community in Venice, close to the wider West Villages area and zoned to well-regarded Venice schools including Taylor Ranch Elementary School. The homes are right-sized around 1,928 square feet, which suits both full-time residents and seasonal owners who want low fuss.
Is Watercrest expensive?+
It sits in a mid-range bracket for Venice, with a median list price of $485,000 and active homes running from about $434,999 to $519,900. There are no $1M+ listings here right now, so it stays accessible relative to Venice's higher-end waterfront communities like Venice Isle.
What do homes cost in Watercrest?+
Current listings carry a median price of $485,000 and average about $250 per square foot. Over the past 12 months, 16 homes closed at a median sold price of $414,000, so recent sales have generally landed below today's asking prices.
How is the market in Watercrest?+
It's fast and competitive — median days on market is just 4.5, and sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average. With only 4 active listings available, buyers should be prepared to act quickly and offer close to list.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $266 per month, which is typical for a gated community with shared access and common areas. Median property taxes come in around $4,633 per year, so budget for both when comparing monthly costs against nearby communities like Sarasota National.
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