Tri-Par Estates vs Windward at Lakewood Ranch
Two Sarasota communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Tri-Par Estates | Windward at Lakewood Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $160K | $493K |
| Price per sq ft | $182 | $275 |
| Avg days on market | 180 days | 57 days |
| Months of supply | 10.3 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 60 |
The verdict
Windward at Lakewood Ranch carries the higher median price — about 208% above Tri-Par Estates. Homes in Windward at Lakewood Ranch sell faster (57 days on market vs 180). Windward at Lakewood Ranch is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Tri-Par Estates | Windward at Lakewood Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County, FL | Sarasota County, FL |
| City / area | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| ZIP | 08755, 34232, 34234 | 34230, 34240 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 31% of 13 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Tri-Par Estates | Windward at Lakewood Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 24 | 16 |
| Under contract | 0 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $42K to $180K | $459K to $1.48M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 9 |
| Property types listed | Mobile Home | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Tri-Par Estates homes for sale · Windward at Lakewood Ranch homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Tri-Par Estates | Windward at Lakewood Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 241 | 369 |
| Built | 1957–2023 (median 1968) | 2020–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 1,120 sq ft | 2,316 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 27% | 44% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 164 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Tri-Par Estates median | Windward at Lakewood Ranch median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $126K (33 sales) | $420K (9 sales) |
| 2023 | $168K (8 sales) | $783K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $160K (41 sales) | $1.1M (41 sales) |
| 2025 | $172K (30 sales) | $684K (26 sales) |
| 2026 | $145K (28 sales) | $616K (26 sales) |
Since 2022, Tri-Par Estates's median sale price is +15% and Windward at Lakewood Ranch's is +47% — Windward at Lakewood Ranch has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Tri-Par Estates | Windward at Lakewood Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 85.4% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 85% |
| Typical sold home | 895 sq ft | 2,088 sq ft |
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
| Tri-Par Estates | Windward at Lakewood Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Emma E. Booker Elementary | Tatum Ridge Elementary |
| Middle | Booker Middle | Mcintosh Middle |
| High school | Booker High | Booker 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, Tri-Par Estates is the lower entry point (median $160K vs $493K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Windward at Lakewood Ranch; Tri-Par Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Windward at Lakewood Ranch (57 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 Windward at Lakewood Ranch more expensive than Tri-Par Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Windward at Lakewood Ranch is $493,000 versus $160,000 in Tri-Par Estates, about 208% higher.
Which has newer homes, Tri-Par Estates or Windward at Lakewood Ranch?
Windward at Lakewood Ranch: its homes were built 2020–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 1968 in Tri-Par Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Windward at Lakewood Ranch. The typical home there is 2,316 sq ft of living area, versus 1,120 sq ft in Tri-Par Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Tri-Par Estates or Windward at Lakewood Ranch?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose 15% in Tri-Par Estates and 47% in Windward at Lakewood Ranch (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Windward at Lakewood Ranch — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 85.4% in Tri-Par Estates.
What high schools serve Tri-Par Estates and Windward at Lakewood Ranch?
Listings in Tri-Par Estates most often report Booker High; listings in Windward at Lakewood Ranch report Booker High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Tri-Par Estates homes, photos & schools · Windward at Lakewood Ranch homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.