Venice Elementary School

It's a coastal Nokomis community close to the Gulf and Intracoastal, with a solid mix of established homes, newer builds, and 40 active waterfront listings. Families often factor in nearby Laurel Nokomis School when comparing options in the area. The lifestyle leans toward water access and Southwest Florida ease without the density of a big city.

The median list price is $424,900, which sits in the middle of the broader Nokomis market. Prices range widely from $70,900 to $4,000,000, so there's entry-level and luxury inventory alike, with 24 listings above the $1 million mark for higher-end buyers.

Expect a median list price around $424,900 and an average of $415 per square foot, on a median home size of 1,205 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 401 homes sold at a median price of $400,000, so real closings are landing close to current list levels.

It's active but measured — homes are taking a median of 69 days to sell, and sellers are averaging 94% of asking. With 201 active Nokomis listings against 401 sales in the past year, buyers generally have time to shop and room to negotiate.

The median HOA runs about $712 per month, though that varies a lot by community and covers different amenities, so read each listing closely. Median property tax comes in around $3,818 per year, and median rent in the area is $2,695 per month if you're weighing renting versus buying.