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Avalon Woods in Lakewood Ranch

Avalon Woods is a Ryan Homes neighborhood of single-family homes and townhomes near Lorraine Road and 44th Avenue East in Lakewood Ranch, with a dog park and playground.

At a glance

Avalon Woods at a glance

Avalon Woods is a Ryan Homes neighborhood of single-family homes and townhomes near Lorraine Road and 44th Avenue East in Lakewood Ranch, with a dog park and playground.

Airport
SRQ, 30 min
Lifestyle
New construction

The area

Living in Avalon Woods

Overview of Avalon Woods

Median list price
$387,228 (September 2026)
Price range
$290,000 to $525,000 (September 2026)
Home types
Single-family homes and townhomes
Size
339 homes on about 104 acres
Built
By Ryan Homes; community sold out (2026)
School district
Manatee County
I-75
12 min to State Road 70, exit 217

About Avalon Woods at Lakewood Ranch

  • A neighborhood dog park, a playground, a walking trail, and open green space
  • Publix at Braden River in about 8 minutes; The Green, with The Fresh Market and a fitness center, in about 10
  • Lake Manatee State Park's swimming beach, boat ramp, and trails in about 11 minutes
  • Music on Main, a free concert and block party the first Friday of every month, about 16 minutes away

Ryan Homes built out Avalon Woods, and the community is sold out, so homes for sale here are sold through real estate brokerages rather than a builder sales office. Because the homes are newer, ask whether any builder warranty coverage remains and request the seller's documentation. The community is not gated and not age-restricted, and it has a homeowners association. Review the association's fees and rules before making an offer. If you do buy directly from a builder anywhere in Lakewood Ranch, most builders ask that you register your agent on your first visit. Contact Janelle Mertins for current Avalon Woods listings or a private tour.

Thinking about a move to Avalon Woods at Lakewood Ranch? Janelle can tell you which neighborhoods fit the way you live. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Schools near Avalon Woods

Assigned schools depend on the address; confirm with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

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Restaurants near Avalon Woods

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Things to do near Avalon Woods

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Parks and outdoors near Avalon Woods

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Shopping near Avalon Woods

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Health care near Avalon Woods

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Getting around near Avalon Woods

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Avalon Woods homes for sale: the market in September 2026

On September 25, 2026, 6 homes were listed for sale in Avalon Woods (4 single-family homes and 2 townhomes). They ranged from $290,000 to $525,000, with a median list price of $387,228, about $216 per square foot. 2 were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in Avalon Woods at Lakewood Ranch are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

What to know before you buy in Avalon Woods

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • Call or text Janelle before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website, so she can represent you
  • Rental and lease rules, if you may rent the home out
  • Drive times at the hours you would really travel, to work, to SRQ, and to the beaches

Buying in Avalon Woods? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Avalon Woods FAQ

Is Avalon Woods gated?

No. Avalon Woods is not a gated community and is not age-restricted.

Who built the homes in Avalon Woods?

Ryan Homes built the single-family homes and townhomes in Avalon Woods, and the community is now sold out. If you tour any builder's model homes nearby, most builders ask that you register your agent on your first visit.

What amenities does Avalon Woods have?

Avalon Woods has a dog park, a playground, and open green space. It does not have its own clubhouse, pool, or fitness center.

Have a question about Avalon Woods at Lakewood Ranch that is not answered here? Ask Janelle. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

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Climate

Weather, month by month

Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  1. Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
  2. Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
  3. Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
  4. Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
  5. Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
  6. Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
  7. Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
  8. Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
  9. Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
  10. Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
  11. Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
  12. Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.

NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.

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