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Lakewood Ranch, Florida: homes for sale with Janelle Mertins
Lakewood Ranch

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Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch homes for sale across dozens of neighborhoods: golf, 55+, family, and new construction. Current listings and a local guide with Janelle.

At a glance

Lakewood Ranch at a glance

Lakewood Ranch homes for sale across dozens of neighborhoods: golf, 55+, family, and new construction. Current listings and a local guide with Janelle.

Median list price
$615K
Population
43,945 (2024)
Communities
37

Median list price of the 423 homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch on her site's home search (Stellar MLS), as of October 10, 2026.

Population of Lakewood Ranch CDP, Florida: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimate for 2024, census.gov (opens in a new tab).

Getting there

  • Lido Beach25 min14 miNearest beach
  • Downtown Sarasota19 min11 mi
  • SRQ airport19 min10 mi
  • Tampa airport (TPA)73 min57 mi
  • Downtown Tampa62 min54 mi
  • Downtown St. Pete49 min39 mi

Drive times by road, OSRM, checked October 7, 2026.

Population by county

  • Sarasota County 459,547 (2024), up 10% since 2019
  • Manatee County 429,792 (2024), up 12% since 2019
  • Charlotte County 201,064 (2024), up 11% since 2019

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, census.gov (opens in a new tab).

The area

Living in Lakewood Ranch

Overview of Lakewood Ranch

Newest listings
$240,000 to $2,125,000 (September 2026)
School districts
Manatee County and Sarasota County
CDD
Many villages, on the property tax bill
Town centers
Main Street, Waterside Place, The Green
Groceries
Seven neighborhood plazas anchored by Publix

About Lakewood Ranch

  • Music on Main: a free concert and block party the first Friday of every month
  • The Farmers' Market at Waterside Place every Sunday, 10 am to 2 pm
  • Ranch Nite Wednesday and live music by Kingfisher Lake at Waterside Place
  • Ten college campuses, from the State College of Florida to LECOM

Schools near Lakewood Ranch

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 Lakewood Ranch

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Things to do near Lakewood Ranch

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Parks and outdoors near Lakewood Ranch

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Shopping near Lakewood Ranch

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Health care near Lakewood Ranch

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Getting around near Lakewood Ranch

Commuting from Lakewood Ranch? Janelle can tell you what the drive is like from each neighborhood. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Lakewood Ranch homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 26 newest Lakewood Ranch listings on September 24, 2026 (17 single-family homes, 5 townhomes, 4 condos) ranged from $240,000 to $2,125,000, with a median list price of $672,602, about $312 per square foot. 4 of them were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in 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 Lakewood Ranch

  • One of the best-selling master-planned communities in the country, with dozens of distinct neighborhoods.

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

Lakewood Ranch FAQ

Which Lakewood Ranch neighborhood is right for me?

It depends on budget, age and schools, golf, and new versus resale. Janelle's Lakewood Ranch guide compares the main options.

Are there CDD fees in Lakewood Ranch?

Many Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill. Janelle confirms the amount for each home.

Can I buy new construction with my own agent?

Yes. Register your agent on your first builder visit.

Have a question about 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.

Neighborhoods

Communities in Lakewood Ranch

New construction

New construction in Lakewood Ranch

All new construction in Lakewood Ranch

Call or text Janelle before you visit a model home or register on a builder's website. The builder pays her fee, so having her on your side does not change the price, and most builders accept your own agent only when the agent registers you on your first visit or first contact.

  • Builder rendering of clubhouse at Monterey at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Toll Brothers · Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota County)

    Monterey at Lakewood Ranch

    Single-family homes, one and two stories, 13 floor plans, 5 quick move-ins

    $738,995 to $1,243,995

  • Entrance monument sign at The Isles at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Toll Brothers · Lakewood Ranch (Manatee County)

    The Isles at Lakewood Ranch

    Single-family homes, one and two stories, 7 floor plans, 10 quick move-ins

    $835,995 to $1,057,995

  • The Oulina model home at dusk at Kingfisher Estates, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    John Cannon Homes · Waterside, Lakewood Ranch

    Kingfisher Estates

    Custom single-family estate homes, 1 floor plan

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • John Cannon custom home exterior at dusk at Wild Blue at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    John Cannon Homes · Waterside, Lakewood Ranch

    Wild Blue at Waterside

    Custom single-family homes, 3 floor plans

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Entrance monument sign at Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    John Cannon Homes · Star Farms, Lakewood Ranch

    Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch

    Custom single-family homes

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Builder rendering of gated entrance at Monarch Acres, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    John Cannon Homes · Lakewood Ranch

    Monarch Acres

    Custom single-family estate homes

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Summit Amenity Center pool and clubhouse at Shellstone at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Lee Wetherington Homes · Waterside, Lakewood Ranch

    Shellstone at Waterside

    Single-family custom homes on 65-foot homesites, 3 floor plans

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Midway Park event lawn and courts at Wild Blue at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Lee Wetherington Homes · Waterside, Lakewood Ranch

    Wild Blue at Waterside

    Single-family custom homes, one and two stories, 7 floor plans

    From $1,500,000

  • STOCK luxury home exterior at dusk at Wild Blue at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Stock Luxury and Custom Homes · Waterside, Lakewood Ranch

    Wild Blue at Waterside

    Single-family homes, many with optional bonus rooms, 2,431 to 4,477 sq ft, 14 floor plans, 3 quick move-ins

    $1,079,990 to $1,929,990

  • Aerial view of the Grande Clubhouse and lake at The Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaLast homes

    Stock Luxury and Custom Homes · Lakewood Ranch

    The Lake Club

    Single-family luxury homes (2,627 to 4,477 sq ft) and custom estate homes, 10 floor plans

    $1,094,990 to $2,039,990

  • Anchor Builders Martinique II model home at Wild Blue at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Anchor Builders · Waterside, Lakewood Ranch

    Wild Blue at Waterside

    Custom single-family homes, maintenance included, 4 floor plans

    $3,000,000 to $5,244,000

  • Midway Park event lawn and courts at Wild Blue at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Arthur Rutenberg Homes · Waterside, Lakewood Ranch

    Wild Blue at Waterside

    Custom single-family homes, 6 floor plans, 2 quick move-ins

    From $2,000,000

  • Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch entrance monument with lake and fountains at Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    D.R. Horton · Star Farms, Lakewood Ranch

    Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch

    Townhomes, paired villas and single-family homes, about 1,463 to 3,975 sq ft, including the Saddlestone neighborhood, 20 floor plans, 45 quick move-ins

    $294,990 to $741,990

  • Lakewood Ranch, Florida: homes for sale with Janelle MertinsLast homes

    David Weekley Homes · Lakewood Ranch

    Emerald Landing at Waterside at Lakewood Ranch: City Homes

    Townhomes, 7 quick move-ins

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Lakewood Ranch, Florida: homes for sale with Janelle MertinsLast homes

    David Weekley Homes · Lakewood Ranch

    Emerald Landing at Waterside at Lakewood Ranch: Cottage Series

    Single-family homes, 1 quick move-in

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Aerial view of Emerald Landing at Waterside at Lakewood Ranch : Towns in Lakewood RanchLast homes

    David Weekley Homes · Lakewood Ranch

    Emerald Landing at Waterside at Lakewood Ranch: Towns

    Townhomes, 8 quick move-ins

    Ask Janelle for prices

  • Entrance monument sign at dusk at Del Webb Catalina at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Del Webb · Lakewood Ranch

    Del Webb Catalina

    Attached villas and single-family homes, 1 and 2 stories, 17 floor plans, 13 quick move-ins

    $358,990 to $1,062,990

  • Pemberly model home exterior at Bungalow Walk at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Dream Finders Homes · Waterside, Lakewood Ranch

    Bungalow Walk at Lakewood Ranch

    Two-story single-family bungalow homes, about 1,696 to 2,557 sq ft, 6 floor plans, 12 quick move-ins

    $429,990 to $589,990

  • Homes by Towne home at Shellstone at WatersideNow selling

    Homes by Towne · Waterside, Lakewood Ranch

    Shellstone at Waterside

    Luxury paired villas and single-family homes on 45, 52 and 65 ft homesites, about 1,692 to 3,733 sq ft, 17 floor plans, 8 quick move-ins

    $474,900 to $1,299,900

  • Entrance monument sign at Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Homes by WestBay · Lakewood Ranch

    Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch

    Single-family homes on 60 and 75 foot homesites, about 2,135 to 5,519 sq ft, 47 floor plans, 4 quick move-ins

    $629,990 to $1,535,990

  • Gated entrance and gatehouses seen from above at Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Kolter Homes · Lakewood Ranch

    Cresswind Lakewood Ranch

    Single-family homes, mostly single-story, some with a second-floor bonus room, 20 floor plans, 5 quick move-ins

    $487,990 to $826,990

  • Aerial view of a golf hole, lakes and homes at Calusa Country Club at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Lennar · Lakewood Ranch

    Calusa Country Club

    Terrace and veranda condominiums, villas, coach homes, single-family homes, 46 floor plans, 66 quick move-ins

    $296,499 to $963,999

  • Builder rendering of entry monument sign at Stillwater at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Lennar · Lakewood Ranch

    Stillwater at Lakewood Ranch

    Single-family homes, 8 floor plans, 13 quick move-ins

    $501,999 to $627,999

  • Windward entrance monument and clock tower gatehouse at Windward at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Neal Communities · Lakewood Ranch

    Windward

    Paired villas and single-family homes, 1 and 2 stories, 24 floor plans, 23 quick move-ins

    $340,990 to $1,056,990

  • Neal Communities Sandcastle and Tidewinds paired villa models at Palm Grove, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Neal Communities · Lakewood Ranch

    Palm Grove

    Townhomes, paired villas and single-family homes, 24 floor plans, 13 quick move-ins

    $299,990 to $692,990

  • Model home exterior with paver driveway and palms at Waterbury Park, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Neal Signature Homes · Lakewood Ranch

    Waterbury Park

    Single-family homes, about 3,140 to 4,190 sq ft, 4 floor plans

    $1,399,990 to $1,632,990

  • Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch monument sign with palms at Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FloridaNow selling

    Perry Homes · Star Farms, Lakewood Ranch

    Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch

    Single-family homes, one and two stories, on 50, 60, 75, and 90 foot homesites, 39 floor plans, 20 quick move-ins

    $770,900 to $1,946,900

  • 3012 Tramonto Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL, sold by Janelle MertinsNow selling

    Taylor Morrison · Azario, Lakewood Ranch

    Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

    Twin villas and single-family homes, 10 floor plans, 13 quick move-ins

    $399,999 to $913,999

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