Lakeridge Falls 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 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Lakeridge Falls | University Park Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $370K | $832K |
| Price per sq ft | $224 | $325 |
| Avg days on market | 54 days | 58 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 34 |
The verdict
University Park Country Club carries the higher median price — about 125% above Lakeridge Falls. Homes in Lakeridge Falls sell faster (54 days on market vs 58). University Park Country Club is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Lakeridge Falls | University Park Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 4 |
| Under contract | 2 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $349K to $480K | $447K to $1.5M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lakeridge Falls homes for sale · University Park Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lakeridge Falls | University Park Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 401 | 928 |
| Built | 2001–2004 (median 2003) | 1992–2016 (median 1997) |
| Typical living area | 1,651 sq ft | 2,403 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 78% | 66% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lakeridge Falls median | University Park Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $252K (15 sales) | $662K (4 sales) |
| 2016 | $305K (18 sales) | $526K (4 sales) |
| 2017 | $282K (17 sales) | $441K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $264K (3 sales) | $299K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $432K (34 sales) | $620K (6 sales) |
| 2023 | $395K (10 sales) | $885K (6 sales) |
| 2024 | $465K (15 sales) | $865K (19 sales) |
| 2025 | $405K (13 sales) | $1.02M (27 sales) |
| 2026 | $405K (27 sales) | $900K (27 sales) |
Since 2015, Lakeridge Falls's median sale price is +60% and University Park Country Club's is +36% — Lakeridge Falls has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lakeridge Falls | University Park Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.8% | 89.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,675 sq ft | 2,632 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 43 (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
| Lakeridge Falls | University Park Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Robert E Willis Elementary |
| Middle | not reported | Braden River Middle |
| High school | not reported | 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, Lakeridge Falls is the lower entry point (median $370K vs $832K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lakeridge Falls; University Park Country Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lakeridge Falls (54 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 University Park Country Club more expensive than Lakeridge Falls?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in University Park Country Club is $832,000 versus $370,000 in Lakeridge Falls, about 125% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lakeridge Falls or University Park Country Club?
Lakeridge Falls: its homes were built 2001–2004 with a median year of 2003, versus a median of 1997 in University Park Country Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
University Park Country Club. The typical home there is 2,403 sq ft of living area, versus 1,651 sq ft in Lakeridge Falls.
Which has appreciated more, Lakeridge Falls or University Park Country Club?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 60% in Lakeridge Falls and 36% in University Park Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lakeridge Falls — sellers there received 91.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.5% in University Park Country Club.
Go deeper on each: Lakeridge Falls 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.