Heron Creek Golf & Country Club vs Lakeside Plantation
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | Lakeside Plantation |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $542K | $252K |
| Price per sq ft | $213 | $182 |
| Avg days on market | 116 days | 32 days |
| Months of supply | 4.6 mo | 4.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 52 | 28 |
The verdict
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club carries the higher median price — about 115% above Lakeside Plantation. Homes in Lakeside Plantation sell faster (32 days on market vs 116). Lakeside Plantation is the tighter market on inventory (4.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | Lakeside Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 10 |
| Under contract | 6 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $280K to $750K | $245K to $370K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Heron Creek Golf & Country Club homes for sale · Lakeside Plantation homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | Lakeside Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 884 | 462 |
| Built | 1979–2024 (median 2003.0) | 1988–2024 (median 2004.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,388 sq ft | 1,836 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 67% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Heron Creek Golf & Country Club median | Lakeside Plantation median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $228K (39 sales) | $118K (9 sales) |
| 2013 | $279K (49 sales) | $150K (21 sales) |
| 2014 | $260K (46 sales) | $146K (7 sales) |
| 2015 | $322K (40 sales) | $166K (6 sales) |
| 2016 | $322K (58 sales) | $181K (10 sales) |
| 2017 | $266K (50 sales) | $162K (5 sales) |
| 2019 | $290K (14 sales) | $206K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $497K (54 sales) | $352K (12 sales) |
| 2023 | $662K (8 sales) | $380K (3 sales) |
| 2024 | $542K (36 sales) | $350K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $480K (40 sales) | $290K (14 sales) |
| 2026 | $470K (48 sales) | $275K (17 sales) |
Since 2012, Heron Creek Golf & Country Club's median sale price is +106% and Lakeside Plantation's is +134% — Lakeside Plantation has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | Lakeside Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.0% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,023 sq ft | 1,647 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 53 (normal) | 56 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | Lakeside Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Glenallen Elementary | Toledo Blade Elementary |
| Middle | Heron Creek Middle | Woodland Middle School |
| High school | North Port High | North Port High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Lakeside Plantation is the lower entry point (median $252K vs $542K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lakeside Plantation; Heron Creek Golf & Country Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lakeside Plantation (32 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Heron Creek Golf & Country Club more expensive than Lakeside Plantation?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club is $542,000 versus $252,000 in Lakeside Plantation, about 115% higher.
Which has newer homes, Heron Creek Golf & Country Club or Lakeside Plantation?
Lakeside Plantation: its homes were built 1988–2024 with a median year of 2004.0, versus a median of 2003.0 in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club. The typical home there is 2,388 sq ft of living area, versus 1,836 sq ft in Lakeside Plantation.
Which has appreciated more, Heron Creek Golf & Country Club or Lakeside Plantation?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 106% in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club and 134% in Lakeside Plantation (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lakeside Plantation — sellers there received 95.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.0% in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club.
What high schools serve Heron Creek Golf & Country Club and Lakeside Plantation?
Listings in Heron Creek Golf & Country Club most often report North Port High; listings in Lakeside Plantation report North Port High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Heron Creek Golf & Country Club homes, photos & schools · Lakeside Plantation homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.