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Lakewood Ranch, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is located in southeastern Manatee County and northeastern Sarasota County, Florida. Developers built Lakewood Ranch as a master-planned community on undeveloped…
Lakewood Ranch is located in southeastern Manatee County and northeastern Sarasota County, Florida. Developers built Lakewood Ranch as a master-planned community on undeveloped land. Sarasota and Bradenton are nearby so retirees can enjoy easy access to the amenities and entertainment of larger cities.
Climate & Geography in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch has a humid subtropical climate which closely borders a tropical savanna climate. The rainy season lasts from June to September and the dry season lasts from October to May. The average annual high temperatures range from the low 80s to the low 60s. The average annual rainfall precipitation is around 52 inches.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Lakewood Ranch
Residents can spend Sunday afternoons at Sarasota Polo at Lakewood Ranch enjoying lavish tailgate parties with champagne fountains and horses. Residents can enjoy lunch and play on the immaculate course at The Esplanade Golf & Country Club. In addition, acclaimed restaurants, wineries, and stylish boutiques can be found down Main Street. Outdoor lovers can explore The Heron’s Nest Nature Preserve and enjoy the natural backcountry.
Lakewood Ranch Cost of Living & Taxes
The median home value in Lakewood Ranch is right at the national median.
Florida is one of the states with no income tax therefore Social Security and other retirement income is not taxed. Residents age 65 and older meeting income limits can receive an extra homestead exemption equal to the assessed property value.
Health Care In Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the one medical center located in Lakewood Ranch. However, there are medical centers and hospitals located nearby, including Bradenton's Centerstone Hospital and Sarasota's Complex Care Hospital at Ridgelake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 8 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch, 7 are for sale and 1 is a rental. By size, there are 4 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch has 160 homes, the largest has 1400 homes, and the average communities consists of 888 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Lakewood Ranch. The most recent communities started in Lakewood Ranch include The Isles at Lakewood Ranch, Del Webb Catalina, The Pointe at Lakewood Ranch. There are also 8 communities in Lakewood Ranch that offer new construction homes, including Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch, The Isles at Lakewood Ranch, Cresswind Lakewood Ranch.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch. All 8 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch are gated. For instance, Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch is a gated communities with 1250 homes, and The Isles at Lakewood Ranch is another gated communities with 450 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch stay on the market for around 379 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $769,640, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Isles at Lakewood Ranch average around $1,585,225, while homes in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch average around $611,592.
55 communities near Lakewood Ranch
851 homes near Lakewood Ranch
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,936 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|5 baths
|2,873 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,877 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,726 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,648 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,896 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,884 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,275 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,116 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|5 baths
|3,561 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,972 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,675 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,062 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,826 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,558 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,275 sq ft
|Villa
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,824 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,528 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,302 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,042 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,920 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,528 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,087 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 8 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch, 7 are for sale and 1 is a rental. By size, there are 4 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch has 160 homes, the largest has 1400 homes, and the average communities consists of 888 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Lakewood Ranch. The most recent communities started in Lakewood Ranch include The Isles at Lakewood Ranch, Del Webb Catalina, The Pointe at Lakewood Ranch. There are also 8 communities in Lakewood Ranch that offer new construction homes, including Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch, The Isles at Lakewood Ranch, Cresswind Lakewood Ranch.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch. All 8 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch are gated. For instance, Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch is a gated communities with 1250 homes, and The Isles at Lakewood Ranch is another gated communities with 450 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch stay on the market for around 379 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $769,640, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Isles at Lakewood Ranch average around $1,585,225, while homes in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch average around $611,592.
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