The Lake Club vs University Park Country Club
Two Manatee communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | The Lake Club | University Park Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $2.82M | $832K |
| Price per sq ft | $753 | $325 |
| Avg days on market | 98 days | 78 days |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 33 |
The verdict
The Lake Club carries the higher median price — about 239% above University Park Country Club. Homes in University Park Country Club sell faster (78 days on market vs 98). The Lake Club is the tighter market on inventory (2.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| The Lake Club | University Park Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Manatee County, FL | Manatee County, FL |
| City / area | Lakewood Ranch | University Park |
| ZIP | 32779, 34202 | 34201 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 10 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| The Lake Club | University Park Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 9 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $1.49M to $2.6M | $447K to $1.79M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Lake Club homes for sale · University Park Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Lake Club | University Park Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 669 | 928 |
| Built | 2007–2024 (median 2020) | 1992–2016 (median 1997) |
| Typical living area | 3,597 sq ft | 2,403 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 73% | 66% |
| Vacant lots | 10 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Lake Club median | University Park Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1.33M (5 sales) | $662K (4 sales) |
| 2016 | $1.4M (10 sales) | $526K (4 sales) |
| 2017 | $1.45M (8 sales) | $441K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $1.12M (5 sales) | $299K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $2.25M (13 sales) | $620K (6 sales) |
| 2023 | $2.65M (5 sales) | $885K (6 sales) |
| 2024 | $2.45M (25 sales) | $865K (19 sales) |
| 2025 | $2.75M (22 sales) | $1.02M (27 sales) |
| 2026 | $2.6M (19 sales) | $900K (27 sales) |
Since 2015, The Lake Club's median sale price is +96% and University Park Country Club's is +36% — The Lake Club has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Lake Club | University Park Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 89.9% | 89.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 10% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 3,829 sq ft | 2,632 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 59 (normal) | 33 (cold) |
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
| The Lake Club | University Park Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Robert E Willis Elementary | Robert E Willis Elementary |
| Middle | Nolan Middle | Braden River Middle |
| High school | Lakewood Ranch High | Braden River 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, University Park Country Club is the lower entry point (median $832K vs $2.82M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Lake Club; University Park Country Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in University Park Country Club (78 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 The Lake Club more expensive than University Park Country Club?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Lake Club is $2,818,000 versus $832,000 in University Park Country Club, about 239% higher.
Which has newer homes, The Lake Club or University Park Country Club?
The Lake Club: its homes were built 2007–2024 with a median year of 2020, versus a median of 1997 in University Park Country Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Lake Club. The typical home there is 3,597 sq ft of living area, versus 2,403 sq ft in University Park Country Club.
Which has appreciated more, The Lake Club or University Park Country Club?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 96% in The Lake Club and 36% in University Park Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve The Lake Club and University Park Country Club?
Listings in The Lake Club most often report Lakewood Ranch High; listings in University Park Country Club report Braden River High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Lake Club homes, photos & schools · University Park Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.