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Lakewood Ranch
Newer construction, golf and space, near the beaches.
Luxury homes from $2M+
Living in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community spanning Manatee and Sarasota counties and one of the top-selling planned communities in the country. It offers newer construction, golf and country club living, a Main Street town center and more land than the islands.
Luxury buyers look at estate homes in gated golf and club villages and custom homes on larger lots. The beaches on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Lido Key are roughly 30 to 40 minutes away.
What people love
- Newer construction built to current Florida codes
- Golf, tennis and country club communities
- Main Street at Lakewood Ranch and Waterside Place
- Top-rated schools and parks
- Close to I-75 and the airport
Lakewood Ranch market snapshot
Area: Lakewood Ranch
Source: Stellar MLS via MarketStats by ShowingTime. Rolling 12 months through October 2026, all property types. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures cover all price points, not just luxury homes.
Before you buy in Lakewood Ranch
I’m a licensed Florida broker, a licensed builder and a licensed insurance agent, so I look at every home the way a builder and an underwriter would before you write an offer. In Lakewood Ranch, these are the things I check first.
My checklist here
- Community development district (CDD) fees and HOA fees, which can add up.
- Builder warranties and new-construction inspections.
- Club membership requirements.
- Drive times to the beach in season.
Find your home in Lakewood Ranch
Tell me your price range and must-haves. I’ll send hand-picked homes, including coming soon and pending ones, and set up private showings.