Taylor Ranch Elementary School

It's a strong fit for families who want a well-regarded elementary school plus easy access to Venice Middle School and other feeder campuses. The area leans toward gated, well-kept communities — 245 of the active listings are gated — which keeps the daily setting calm and residential.

It's a mid-market area rather than a luxury one, with a median list price of $434,988 and homes selling around $429,000 over the past year. Prices span from under $100,000 to the very top of the market, and only 25 active listings sit above $1M, so most inventory is approachable for typical family budgets.

Expect to pay about $257 per square foot, with a median home size of roughly 1,824 square feet. That puts a typical home near the mid-$400s, though pool homes and the 68 waterfront options tend to price higher.

There are 443 homes active, and the median listing takes about 49 days to sell — a steady, balanced pace rather than a frenzy. Sellers are getting around 96% of asking on average, so well-priced homes still move without buyers overpaying.

Given how many communities here are gated and newer, the median HOA runs about $407 per month — worth budgeting for. Median property taxes come in around $4,662 per year, and rentals in the zone median about $3,500 per month if you're weighing investment potential.