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Esplanade
Esplanade

Lakewood Ranch · Golf · Resort style · Gated

Esplanade in Lakewood Ranch

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch is a resort-style Taylor Morrison community with a Bahama Bar, pool, wellness center, and pickleball. You can browse the current listings here.

At a glance

Esplanade at a glance

This gated Taylor Morrison golf community north of State Road 70 in Lakewood Ranch has 925 single-family homes and 325 condos and coach homes set around an 18-hole championship course.

Median asking price
$600K
Airport
SRQ, 27 min drive
Builders
Taylor Morrison
Lifestyle
Golf, Resort style, Gated

Read my October 2026 Lakewood Ranch market report

The area

Living in Esplanade

Overview of Esplanade

Recent listings
$329,000 to $1,859,000 (2026)
Home types
Single-family homes, condos, and coach homes; 821 deeded golf homes
Built
925 single-family homes and 325 condos and coach homes; mostly resale (2026)
Gated
Yes
School district
Manatee County: Gullett Elementary, Jain Middle, Lakewood Ranch High
I-75
About a 10 min drive

About Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch

  • The 6,000 sq ft clubhouse has a heated pool, a resistance pool, and a spa
  • The community offers an 18-hole championship golf course, a tennis pro shop, and pickleball and bocce courts
  • Residents enjoy a fenced dog park, a canoe and kayak launch, and a playground
  • Bob Gardner Community Park is 2 minutes away, and Publix at White Eagle is 7 minutes away

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch is a resort-style community designed for those who want plenty of opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Buyers are drawn to Esplanade real estate for its wide range of homes, including single-family residences, villas, and condos, all designed with style and comfort in mind. The community offers a golf course, resort pool, tennis and pickleball courts, wellness and spa services, and a lively clubhouse. Residents enjoy social activities, fitness programs, and easy access to shopping, dining, and Gulf Coast beaches. Esplanade offers a gracious balance of elegance, convenience, and community in central Lakewood Ranch.

Thinking about a move to Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch? I would be glad to help you find the neighborhood that suits the way you live. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

Schools near Esplanade

School assignments depend on the address, so please confirm them with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

Comparing school zones in Esplanade? I would be glad to match them to the homes for sale. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

Restaurants near Esplanade

Would you like to live near the best of Esplanade? I know which streets put it right at your door. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

Things to do near Esplanade

Curious what life in Esplanade is like from week to week? I would be happy to tell you more and show you around. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

Parks and outdoors near Esplanade

Looking for a home close to the parks and the water in Esplanade? I would be glad to show you where to look. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

Shopping near Esplanade

Would you like everyday errands close at hand in Esplanade? I can point you to the right neighborhoods. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

Health care near Esplanade

Do you need to be near medical care in Esplanade? I will keep that in mind as I choose homes to show you. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

Getting around near Esplanade

Commuting from Esplanade? I would be glad to tell you what the drive is like from each neighborhood. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

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.

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch homes for sale: the market in September 2026

On September 24, 2026, the 24 newest Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch listings (21 single-family homes and 3 condos) ranged from $365,000 to $1,859,000, with a median list price of $666,950, or about $335 per square foot. Of those, 6 were already pending or under contract.

Curious what homes in Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch are actually selling for? I would be happy to share the latest sales with you. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

What to know before you buy in Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch

  • It is Taylor Morrison's resort-style community, with Italian-inspired design and gated grounds.
  • Residents typically enjoy a Bahama Bar, resort pool, wellness center, and pickleball and bocce courts.

Buying in Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch? I would be glad to walk you through it before you make an offer. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch FAQ

Who builds Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch?

Taylor Morrison builds Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch.

Is it maintenance-assisted?

Esplanade is designed as a maintenance-assisted setting. What the association covers depends on the home and neighborhood, and I will confirm it for any home you consider.

What are the HOA fees?

Fees differ by neighborhood and home type, and some homes also carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill. I will pull the current association and CDD figures for any home you are considering before you make an offer.

Have a question about Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch that is not answered here? I would be happy to help. Email me or call me at (813) 394-3313.

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Ready to see Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch? Janelle can show you the neighborhoods and the homes in one visit. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

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New construction

New construction in Esplanade

Please call or text me before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website. In most new construction sales the builder pays my fee, so having me on your side usually does not change the price, and most builders accept your own agent only when that agent registers you on your first visit or first contact.

Builders in this community

  • Taylor Morrison

Builders change prices and release homesites often, so I would be glad to share today's prices and availability with you.

For sale now

Esplanade homes for sale

I would be glad to send you new Esplanade listings as soon as they come on the market, often before they reach the major portals. Ask Janelle

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Last counted October 12, 2026

The market on October 12, 2026

Homes for sale
31
Median asking price
$600K

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Prices in Esplanade

These are the homes sold in Esplanade from July to September 2026, by closing date.

Homes sold
22
Median sale price
$575K
Median price per sq ft
$300
Sale price range
$345K to $1.33M
SalesJuly to September 2026July to September 2025
Homes sold2219
Median sale price$574,750$785,000
Median price per sq ft$300$313

The median price per square foot was down 4.2% from July to September 2025.

On October 12, 2026, 31 homes were for sale in Esplanade, at a median list price of $600K and a median of $304 per square foot.

These figures are closed sales of homes (no land) in Stellar MLS, in the places this page's home search covers. Medians and the lowest and highest sales require at least 3 homes.

I update these figures every quarter from MLS sales. This is the July to September 2026 quarter, and the next update is in January 2027.

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I have sold homes in Esplanade, most recently in 2023. Before you speak with anyone else, I would be glad to show you what yours would bring today.

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  • Janelle is fantastic. We recently were able to sell our home in one week at 1% over asking price. I believe that the professional photos and staging coupled with Janelle helping us price competitively led to this success. We closed in one month and are so very grateful for Janelle and her help with the sale of our property.

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  • I highly recommend Janelle Mertins She is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She is also very responsive and even made herself available after hours when needed. After working with several agents in the Sarasota area, Janelle truly stood out. Her professionalism and dedication made all the difference.

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  • Janelle did a great job selling our house. We have worked with 4 realtors over the past 19 years in FL, and she was by far the best. She is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, and was great at communicating with us throughout the sales process. Her responses to our emails and texts were very detailed and timely. She was also very proactive with recommendations on how to get our house ready for sale, and she went above and beyond to make sure our house was sparkling clean and staged appropriately to make sure our house stood out compared to others. The video she created for our...

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