Manatee & Sarasota County
Lakewood Ranch
America’s best-selling master-planned community — 33,000 acres spanning Manatee and Sarasota counties. Over 50 villages, three town centers, top-rated schools, and a lifestyle designed around everything you need within 15 minutes. Sea to Sky Realty guides buyers through every village, every price point, and every lifestyle tier.
Two Counties, One Community
Lakewood Ranch straddles the Manatee and Sarasota county line — University Parkway is the dividing line. The northern villages sit in Manatee County (ZIP 34202 and 34211), while the newer Waterside section lies entirely in Sarasota County (ZIP 34240).
This matters for buyers. School zones, tax rates, and county regulations differ across the boundary. Sea to Sky Realty helps buyers understand the implications — whether you are purchasing in an established northern village or a brand-new Waterside community.
What Makes LWR Different
Every village in Lakewood Ranch is master-planned before the first home is built. Roads, utilities, parks, schools, and commercial areas are pre-designed as a system — not retrofitted. The result is a community that functions exceptionally well as a daily living environment.
Most villages carry CDD fees — Community Development District charges that appear on your annual property tax bill. Older villages have lower CDDs as bonds are partially retired. Newer villages have higher CDDs but offer larger, more modern amenity centers. Sea to Sky Realty provides a full CDD and HOA breakdown for every village before you make an offer.
All Lakewood Ranch villages have HOA fees and most carry CDD fees — these are in addition to your annual property taxes. Short-term rental restrictions apply in virtually all LWR villages. Lakewood Ranch is primarily a residential owner-occupant and long-term rental market. Contact us before purchasing if STR income is part of your investment plan.
Browse by Village Type
Explore Lakewood Ranch Villages
Select a section below to see communities, character notes, and available listings.
Established Lakewood Ranch
The original Lakewood Ranch — ZIP 34202, north of University Parkway, west of Lorraine Road. These are the founding villages, developed from 1995 onward, with mature landscaping, established infrastructure, and partially retired CDD bonds that translate into lower annual fees than newer sections.
The original Lakewood Ranch Country Club anchors this area — a private club with three championship golf courses, tennis, fitness, and dining. Homes range from $350,000 townhomes to $3M+ custom estates on the golf course.
Summerfield Village
One of LWR’s original villages, established in the late 1990s. Single-family homes with mature landscaping, community pool, and park.
View ListingsGreenbrook Village
Family-friendly established village with A-rated schools, Adventure Park, and multiple neighborhood pools.
View ListingsRiverwalk Village
Quiet, wooded community along Braden River. Mix of villas and single-family homes with nature trails.
View ListingsRiver Club
Established golf community with semi-private golf course, no CDD, and low HOA. Affordable entry into the LWR golf lifestyle.
View ListingsLakewood Ranch Country Club
Flagship private club with three championship golf courses, tennis, fitness, and dining. Estates from $500K to $3M+.
View ListingsEdgewater Village
Premier lakefront community. Custom-built estates on Lake Uihlein with private boat access and scenic homesites.
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Established LWR Listings
Looking for established character and lower CDD fees? The original LWR villages offer the best of both.
Central Lakewood Ranch
The largest and most active zone in today’s Lakewood Ranch — primarily ZIP 34211, east of Lorraine Road. This is where the majority of new construction is happening, with multiple builders active across a wide price range.
Prices in Central LWR range from the mid-$300,000s for townhomes to $1.5M+ for luxury single-family homes. Sea to Sky Realty tracks every builder release, incentive program, and resale opportunity in this market.
Lorraine Lakes
Resort-style community with a 25,000 sq ft amenity center, multiple pools, and lakefront homesites.
View ListingsStar Farms
Active new construction by D.R. Horton with a massive amenity campus. Affordable entry points in Central LWR.
View ListingsSapphire Point
Gated lakefront community by Pulte with single-family homes and villas. Clubhouse, pool, and pickleball courts.
View ListingsMallory Park
Popular Meritage Homes community with pool, dog park, and walking trails. Mid-range pricing in Central LWR.
View ListingsWindward
Sprawling Neal Communities development with single-family homes and resort-style amenity center.
View ListingsSolera at Lakewood Ranch
D.R. Horton community with affordable single-family homes, community pool, and park in ZIP 34211.
View ListingsSavanna at Lakewood Ranch
Lennar community with resort amenities, multiple pools, and fitness center. Mix of single-family and villa homes.
View ListingsIndigo at Lakewood Ranch
Boutique Neal Communities enclave. Single-family homes with gated entry, pool, and fitness center.
View ListingsEsplanade at Azario
Taylor Morrison’s golf and lifestyle community with an 18-hole Troon-managed course, full-service spa, and culinary center.
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Central LWR Listings
Central LWR is the most active new construction market on the Gulf Coast. We navigate every builder, every incentive, and every release.
Luxury & Golf Communities
Lakewood Ranch’s premium tier — gated estates, custom architecture, private club amenities, and the most prestigious addresses in the community. Properties range from $700,000 fairway homes to $5M+ custom lakefront estates.
Most luxury LWR communities are owner-occupant focused with minimum rental periods of 6–12 months. Sea to Sky Realty has deep relationships with listing agents in all luxury LWR communities and access to off-market inventory.
The Lake Club
Ultra-luxury gated enclave anchored by a grand Tuscan-inspired clubhouse. Custom estate homes from $1.5M to $5M+ on lake and preserve lots.
View ListingsThe Isles at Lakewood Ranch
Toll Brothers luxury community with gated entry, resort pool, tennis, and pickleball. Lakefront homes from the high $700s.
View ListingsCountry Club East
Gated luxury community within the Lakewood Ranch Country Club footprint. Maintenance-free villas and estate homes with LWRCC access.
View ListingsCalusa Country Club
Private gated golf community with an Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole course. Luxury estate homes in a serene, secluded setting.
View ListingsPolo Run
Lennar’s flagship luxury community in LWR with solar-powered homes, resort amenities, and lakefront homesites.
View ListingsWaterbury Park
Boutique luxury enclave with custom and semi-custom estate homes. Low-density, oversized homesites in a gated setting.
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Luxury LWR Listings
The luxury LWR market moves quickly and off-market deals are common. Let us know what you are looking for.
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch
Waterside is Lakewood Ranch’s newest and most ambitious section — and the first to be built entirely in Sarasota County, south of University Parkway (ZIP 34240). Built around a network of interconnected lakes and the Waterside Place lakefront town center.
Waterside represents the cutting edge of LWR development. Because Waterside is in Sarasota County, school zones, tax rates, and utility districts differ from the northern LWR villages. Sea to Sky Realty walks every Waterside buyer through the county-specific implications before they make an offer.
Wild Blue at Waterside
Premier luxury community with resort-style amenities, lakefront estate homes, and a member marina. Top address in ZIP 34240.
View ListingsThe Isles at Waterside
Toll Brothers lakefront community with resort amenities, gated entry, and single-family homes from the $700s.
View ListingsShellstone at Waterside
David Weekley Homes with attainable pricing, green design, and walkable access to Waterside Place town center.
View ListingsBungalow Walk at Waterside
Unique cottage-style homes clustered around shared greenspaces. Walkable to Waterside Place.
View ListingsEmerald Landing at Waterside
Luxury townhomes and paired villas with lake views. Low-maintenance living with access to Waterside Place.
View ListingsIsland Cove at Waterside
Intimate gated community with luxury single-family homes surrounded by water on three sides. Rare waterfront ambiance in Waterside.
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Waterside Listings
Waterside is where LWR’s future is being built — right now. New releases move fast. Contact us to get on builder priority lists.
55+ & Maintenance-Free Communities
Lakewood Ranch has become one of Florida’s premier destinations for active adult living. Multiple 55+ communities offer world-class amenities, lifestyle programming, and maintenance-free homes — all within the safety and convenience of the LWR master plan.
These communities attract buyers from across the US and internationally. Resale inventory moves quickly, especially in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch and Cresswind. Sea to Sky Realty tracks every new release and resale listing in the LWR 55+ market in real time.
Del Webb Lakewood Ranch
The flagship 55+ community in LWR — nearly 1,000 homes with a 28,000 sq ft amenity center, resort pools, tennis, pickleball, and a full-time lifestyle director.
View ListingsDel Webb Catalina
Pulte’s newest 55+ LWR community with cutting-edge home designs, smart home technology, and a dedicated active adult lifestyle program.
View ListingsCresswind at Lakewood Ranch
Kolter Homes 55+ community with a resort lifestyle campus and the signature Cresswind Social Director program.
View ListingsSweetwater at Lakewood Ranch
Lennar’s 55+ community with villa and single-family homes, resort pool, fitness center, and active social scene.
View ListingsAurora at Lakewood Ranch
Active adult community by Homes by WestBay with upscale single-family homes, resort pool, and a lifestyle program for the 55+ buyer.
View ListingsEsplanade at Lakewood Ranch
Taylor Morrison’s maintenance-free lifestyle community with 18-hole golf, full-service spa, culinary center, and resort amenities.
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55+ LWR Listings
The 55+ market in Lakewood Ranch moves fast — especially resale inventory in Del Webb and Cresswind. Let us alert you to new releases before they hit the open market.
What Every LWR Buyer Should Know
CDD Fees Are Real Costs
Community Development District fees appear on your annual property tax bill and are not negotiable. They range from under $1,000 per year in older established villages to $4,000+ per year in newer sections and amenity-heavy communities. Always factor CDD fees into your true carrying cost. Sea to Sky Realty provides a village-by-village CDD breakdown before you make an offer.
No Short-Term Rentals
Virtually every Lakewood Ranch village prohibits short-term rentals of less than 30 days. Most communities require minimum 6-month leases, and some require 12-month minimums. LWR is an owner-occupant and long-term rental market. If STR income is part of your purchase plan, LWR is not the right community — and Sea to Sky Realty will tell you that clearly before you tour homes here.
Builder vs. Resale
New construction in LWR typically comes with builder warranties, modern energy standards, and the ability to customize finishes — but at higher CDD fees and without the mature landscaping of established villages. Resale homes offer lower CDDs, established neighborhoods, and often more competitive pricing. Sea to Sky Realty represents buyers in both markets with no bias toward any builder.
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